Press Release

With KSrelief Support, UNOPS Strengthens Pediatric Healthcare Services in Aleppo and Hama in Coordination with the Ministry of Health

15 July 2026

With funding from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief)


In close coordination with the Syrian Ministry of Health, UNOPS has launched a series of specialized health interventions in Aleppo and Hama aimed at strengthening pediatric healthcare services. These interventions include establishing and equipping a Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Department at Ibn Roshed Hospital for Cardiac Diseases and Surgery in Aleppo, as well as equipping pediatric intensive care units at Hama Maternity and Children's Hospital, As-Salamiyeh National Hospital, and As-Suqaylabiyah National Hospital. The initiative forms part of the project “Supporting Children's Hospitals in Northern Syria with Specialized Medical Equipment for Intensive Care, Cardiac Care and Surgeries,” contributing to enhanced healthcare capacity, improved access to specialized pediatric services, and better health outcomes for children through the provision of advanced medical equipment and comprehensive training for healthcare and technical personnel

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