Syria’s Health Ministry on Monday launched a Saudi-supported virtual volunteer program aimed at training more than 18,000 healthcare workers, in a move to strengthen the country’s medical sector.

The initiative, implemented in cooperation with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, (KSrelief), will provide specialized online training to doctors, resident physicians, nurses and technical staff working in public hospitals.

Officials said the program will include 53 training courses covering 239 medical sub-specialties, including intensive care, emergency medicine and trauma treatment.

Health Minister Musab al-Ali said the program is based on an assessment of sector needs and targets critical areas such as intensive care, operating rooms and neonatal services, with the aim of improving healthcare quality and workforce capacity.

Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSrelief, said the initiative reflects Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian commitment and is designed to deliver sustainable impact by addressing gaps in Syria’s healthcare system.