Damascus, April 27 (SANA) Syria’s Health Minister Musab al-Ali discussed with Qatar Charity Deputy CEO Nawaf al-Hammadi ways to strengthen cooperation in the health sector and ensure the sustainability of ongoing projects, the ministry said on Monday.
During a meeting held at the Health Ministry in Damascus, al-Ali said the sector faces significant challenges, calling for intensified joint efforts to support recovery and move toward greater self-sufficiency. He praised Qatar’s support for healthcare initiatives and its role in advancing recovery efforts.
Al-Hammadi reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to continuing support for Syria’s health sector, noting that health and education remain key priorities in Qatar Charity’s work. He emphasized the need for clear mechanisms to ensure sustainability, along with stronger coordination between stakeholders to address challenges and improve the delivery of medical services.
Qatar Charity has implemented several humanitarian projects in Syria in recent years, including a partnership with the Health Ministry last November to launch a pediatric cardiac catheterization campaign at a hospital in Damascus.
The organization also carried out reconstruction work on a mosque in the Damascus countryside in cooperation with the Ministry of Endowments.
Founded in 1992, Qatar Charity operates in humanitarian and development sectors including health, education, water and sanitation, food security and economic empowerment.
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