Strategic Plan (2026-2028) of the Ministry of Health.

This Strategic Plan provides a 3-year framework developed by the Ministry of Health to guide the rebuilding and strengthening of the country’s health system. By identifying national priorities for early recovery, it establishes a common framework for coordination, investment, and accountability, supporting the gradual transition towards a unified, equitable, and sustainable health system. The overarching goal of the Plan is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the health system, thereby enhancing population health and reducing morbidity and mortality through the restoration and expansion of health infrastructure, strengthening the health workforce, promoting health security, and improving the efficiency and quality of care through evidence-based planning, sustainable financing, and digital transformation, without discrimination. The specific objectives of the Plan are (i) rehabilitate health sector facilities based on integrated maps of health facilities and health personnel that reflect needs and priorities for rehabilitation; (ii) strengthen evidence-based and accountable management of financial and human resources; (iii) ensure the availability of integrated, accessible, and equitable health services and strengthen primary healthcare systems; (iv) enhance governance, partnerships, and coordination with relevant sectors; (v) improve equitable access to medicines and medical supplies through local production, regulatory oversight, and reliable supply chains; (vi) activate health information systems and launch digital health systems to support evidence-based decision-making; (vii) strengthen the national health security system to ensure the readiness and sustainability of public health infrastructure.
Concerning risk management, a national surveillance and response framework will be developed and implemented in line with the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) system and the International Health Regulations (2005). The framework will strengthen outbreak preparedness, maternal and perinatal mortality surveillance, and community-based reporting, while enhancing rapid response teams, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, and field epidemiology capacities to support the early detection of and rapid response to public health threats. By the end of 2028, Syria is expected to have a functional national surveillance system, qualified rapid response teams, expanded laboratory capacity for AMR, a dedicated health security unit, and mechanisms to ensure the continuity of essential health services during emergencies. The Ministry will also strengthen emergency coordination and continuity of essential health services through Public Health Emergency Response Coordination (PHEOC) and the Essential Health Services Continuity Framework (CEHS), while institutionalizing One Health collaboration, risk communication, and community engagement to ensure coordinated crisis response, maintain essential care, and build public trust.