Saudi Arabia and Syria Sign MoU to Boost Health Cooperation and Digital Transformation
Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel and Syrian Minister of Health Dr. Musab Al-Ali signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday to strengthen cooperation in the health sector and advance expertise in digital health.
Al-Jalajel said the agreement aims to support the development of a strong health system in Syria, expand access to services, improve virtual healthcare efficiency, and reinforce preventive measures. Areas of cooperation outlined in the MoU include strategic health planning, system rehabilitation, public health, preventive medicine, therapeutic services, emergency and disaster management, e-health, international health issues, and health investment. Training programs, expert exchanges, and joint conferences are also planned.
The signing reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering regional and international health partnerships and highlights its leadership in digital transformation and virtual medicine.
Seha Virtual Hospital Links with Syrian Health Ministry
As part of the ceremony, a new digital link was launched between Saudi Arabia’s Seha Virtual Hospital and the Syrian Ministry of Health. The connection enables direct platform-to-platform communication, providing around-the-clock remote consultations, diagnosis, and treatment, while enhancing Syria’s digital health infrastructure.
The initiative leverages Saudi Arabia’s advanced digital capabilities to support Syrian medical personnel with expert guidance in critical cases, while strengthening cross-border health services. It also underscores the Kingdom’s role as a regional hub for virtual healthcare innovation and reflects the shared commitment of both nations to modernize their health systems.
