SAMS Centers of Excellence
& Major Projects
Help us achieve our Vision:
Syria Health 2030
SAMS is rebuilding the healthcare system in Syria through a network of Centres of Excellence that provide specialist care where it is most needed: cardiology in Idlib, oncology in Hama, comprehensive care in Damascus and a cancer treatment network. Each centre bridges life-threatening gaps and trains Syrian doctors and nurses.
Phase 1:
Emergency Relief Hospitals, mobile clinics, ICU units, trauma response, and essential medications.
Phase 2:
Rebuilding the Health System Restoring facilities, strengthening supply chains, and training health workers.
Phase 3:
Centers of Excellence Advanced specialty centers in oncology, cardiology, pediatrics, trauma, and chronic disease care.
Where are SAMS Center of Excellence
Al Afiah Specialty Hospital
in Damascus
Status: Final Completion & Equipment Phase
Designation: Flagship Center of Excellence
The SAMS–Al Afiah Damascus Hospital Center of Excellence will deliver urgent specialty care across Syria, including pediatric and adult cardiology, oncology, hearing services, and pre-bone marrow transplant support. Serving children, mothers, and elders, the center eliminates critical delays, restores trust in healthcare, and trains hundreds of Syrian doctors and nurses. Phase One seeks $6 million to launch essential services, renovate facilities, and create life-saving care pathways, building a foundation for a healthier, more resilient Syria.
SAMS' Heart Hospital in Idlib
Status: Operational. Sustainability Pilot Model
Designation: SAMS Cardiology Center of Excellence
The SAMS Heart Hospital in Idlib, Northwest Syria, is a specialized Cardiology Center of Excellence providing advanced cardiac care, including aortic surgeries, angioplasty, valve replacements, and congenital defect repairs. Equipped with Cath Labs, ICU beds, and expert staff, the hospital serves displaced and underserved populations, offering life-saving procedures such as emergency catheterizations and open-heart surgeries. SAMS missions regularly expand services, ensuring critical cardiac care is accessible to those who need it most.
SAMS' Oncology & Radiation Center
in Hama
Status: Opening Phase
Designation: Oncology & Radiation Center of Excellence
The SAMS Hama Oncology & Radiation Center is Syria’s first comprehensive facility providing local cancer care, including radiation therapy, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, and pediatric oncology. Designed to reduce long, dangerous travel for treatment, the center brings life-saving care and hope to patients in Hama. This initiative strengthens healthcare infrastructure, expands access to essential services, and supports vulnerable communities, as part of SAMS’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality medical care across Syria.
SAMS Oncology Centers Network
Status: Expansion Phase
Designation: Oncology Treatment Network
The SAMS Oncology Treatment Network is a rapidly expanding system of specialized cancer care centers across Syria, providing free chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and diagnostic services to patients in regions with severely limited resources. As of early 2026, the network spans Daraa, Deir Ezzor, Hama, Damascus, and longstanding centers in Northwest Syria, including Idlib and Northern Aleppo. By reducing the need for patients to travel long distances and addressing critical shortages of specialized care, the network delivers life-saving treatment, strengthens local healthcare capacity, and brings hope to vulnerable communities across the country.
