The first Saudi medical team, comprising 61 doctors and specialists, has arrived in Syria as part of a volunteer mission launched by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to support the country’s healthcare sector and conduct complex medical procedures in various specialties.
Damascus International Airport received the first three volunteer missions on Tuesday, covering medical and general fields.
They are part of a broader initiative by KSrelief, which has announced plans to dispatch 104 missions to Syria under the Saudi “Amal” (Hope) Volunteer Program for 2025, officially launched in Riyadh on Monday.
Saudi doctors are set to begin preparations for complex and critical surgeries in Syria, working in coordination with the country’s health ministry.
The initial phase of the volunteer mission, lasting about 10 days, includes specialists and consultants in orthopedic surgery, pediatric oncology surgery and cochlear implants.
KSrelief said its Amal campaign will run for an entire year.
More than 3,000 Saudi volunteers will take part in upcoming medical and humanitarian missions under the Amal program. They will provide over 218,000 hours of service, delivering emergency medical care and other essential aid.
The initiative covers 45 medical and training fields, including surgeries, first aid courses, and vocational programs to help Syrians develop job skills, KSrelief said.
Amal covers 21 medical specialties and 23 general volunteer fields, providing support across all segments of society.
KSrelief had conducted a month-long assessment of Syria’s healthcare sector in January, revealing severe shortages in medical specialties, long waiting lists and significant gaps in services.
Based on the findings, it designed the structure and focus of the medical and volunteer missions now arriving in Syria as part of the Amal program.
