Daraa health sector expands services and hires 1,541 staff

The health sector in Syria's Daraa governorate has undergone significant rehabilitation and expansion over the past two years. According to Dr. Khalid al-Amian, Director of Health in Daraa, the directorate has contracted 1,541 new employees, including 361 physicians, 76 dentists, 13 pharmacists, 96 university graduates, 288 administrative staff, and 734 employees previously dismissed for political reasons.

Primary healthcare services increased from 156,000 to 226,000, while secondary services rose from 142,000 to 180,000 during the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Additionally, centers equipped with dental clinics grew from 13 to 40.

Infrastructure improvements include the rehabilitation of Daraa National Hospital, supported by the ‘Abshiri Hauran’ campaign and the SAMS organization. The hospital has been equipped with MRI and CT scan machines, a free laser lithotripsy center, and new departments for cardiac catheterization and endoscopy. Other developments include oxygen generation stations for Izra and Busra National Hospitals, solar energy support for Izra Hospital, and preparations for a heart surgery hospital in Sida.