RIYADH – Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen healthcare cooperation, launching a digital link between Saudi Arabia’s Seha Virtual Hospital and Syria’s Ministry of Health. The initiative was formalized on Sunday in Riyadh by Saudi Health Minister Fahad Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel and his Syrian counterpart Musab Al-Ali, marking a new phase of bilateral engagement in the health sector.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the digital link will allow direct communication between health platforms, enabling remote consultations, diagnoses, and treatments. Syrian medical staff will be able to access Saudi expertise in real time, benefit from specialized consultations, and improve response times for critical cases.
Al-Jalajel noted that the memorandum of understanding is designed to help Syria establish a stronger healthcare system, improve access to essential services, and expand the use of virtual healthcare solutions.
The agreement also covers strategic areas such as:
- Emergency management
- Preventive and therapeutic medicine
- E-health systems and digital transformation
- Healthcare investment and infrastructure development
It further includes joint training programs, expert exchanges, and collaborative workshops and conferences, reinforcing knowledge transfer and capacity building.
The move comes as Saudi Arabia positions itself as a regional hub for digital medicine, while supporting Syria’s recovery during its ongoing political transition. Since the change in Damascus last December, Saudi ministries and charities have expanded humanitarian, health, and energy support to Syria, highlighting a growing partnership after years of strained ties.
