Syria’s Ministries of Health and Finance signed the country’s National Health compact (also known as Universal Health Coverage) on Tuesday, a framework intended to guide the reconstruction of the nation’s depleted health system and expand access to care for all Syrians by 2030.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of representatives from several local and international organizations.
The compact is designed to move Syria from “the humanitarian response phase” toward long-term recovery and resilience. The initiative represents a unified national framework that aims to build a system rooted in “equity and quality,” promising that citizens will be able to obtain essential healthcare services without facing financial hardship.
It calls on all local and international partners, including international organizations, the private sector, and civil society, to join this national effort and align with the compact’s priorities to ensure the achievement of its goals.
After more than a decade of war, Syria’s healthcare infrastructure remains severely damaged, with shortages of basic supplies still widespread.
