In conflict-affected regions, access to essential healthcare services is severely limited, leaving vulnerable populations without critical medical support. UOSSM is committed to building Syria’s Primary Healthcare (PHC) system through a data-driven approach, ensuring sustainable and comprehensive health solutions rather than addressing only partial gaps.
To achieve this, UOSSM launched the PIONEER Initiative (Primary Initial Observation & Needs Evaluation for Essential Response) – a strategic, multi-phase intervention in partnership with the Syrian Ministry of Health (MOH) and aligned with WHO standards-aimed at rebuilding Syria’s collapsing primary healthcare system. The assessment identified key service gaps and provided essential data to guide targeted, evidence-based interventions to improve healthcare accessibility and quality.
The initial assessment across four governorates revealed alarming results, with Syria’s healthcare system on the brink of collapse. In Damascus alone, NOT even one of the 51 primary health centers operates at full capacity, reflecting a devastating nationwide crisis.
In addition, the majority of the health facilities are either below 50% capacity or completely non-functional, with severe shortages in medical personnel, essential medicines, and basic-to-specialized services.
Critical gaps exist in chronic disease management, mental health services, and reproductive healthcare, while damaged infrastructure, poor sanitation, and limited water supply further restrict access.
UOSSM is driving a critical, high-impact effort to rebuild and restore primary healthcare services, ensuring accessible and sustainable care for vulnerable communities. Immediate intervention is crucial to prevent total system collapse and lay the groundwork for a resilient and enduring recovery. The UOSSM PIONEER Initiative will address the primary healthcare system in Syria in 3 phases:
Each PHC, with a monthly cost of $20,000, serves 4,000 patient visits, free of charge, demonstrating the urgent need for sustained investment in primary healthcare resilience and delivery service.
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