The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Providing vital healthcare for half a million Syrians
UNOPS rehabilitates Homs Grand Hospital, providing a much-needed lifeline for the Syrian people.
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22 January 2026
Representatives from the Ministry of Health, the government of Japan, WHO and UNOPS inaugurated the recently rehabilitated and equipped Kidney Building in Homs Grand Hospital.
UNOPS rehabilitated the three-storey Kidney Building and installed a specialized incinerator – which will serve the hospital and eight surrounding health facilities in Homs – while WHO provided essential medical equipment.
The new facility will provide specialized services, including dialysis, as well as intensive care, surgery and referrals for advanced diagnostic investigations. Around 500,000 people in Homs will directly benefit from improved access to quality care.
“After years of conflict, Syria’s health system has faced immense challenges,” said Akihiro Tsuji, Japan’s Charge d’Affaires and Special Coordinator for Syria. “In this context, restoring and strengthening health facilities is not only a humanitarian necessity, but also a vital foundation for early recovery and long-term stability.”
31 December 2025
Homs Grand Hospital has been handed over to local authorities following the rehabilitation of its emergency department, operating room and critical support infrastructure.
Akihiro Tsuji, Japan’s Charge d’Affaires, said: “In partnership with UNOPS, Japan is proud to help restore essential healthcare services at Homs Grand Hospital and contribute to Syria’s recovery. Japan remains committed to supporting the health, dignity and resilience of all Syrians as they work to rebuild their lives".
The completion of the project will strengthen the Syrian health system by providing essential medical care to local communities, returnees and internally displaced persons.
6 October 2025
Syria's Minister of Health, Dr. Musab al-Ali, and representatives from UNOPS and the World Health Organization (WHO) visited the rehabilitated Kidney Building at Homs Grand Hospital.
UNOPS restored the facility and installed a safe medical waste system, while WHO is currently equipping the facility with advanced technologies like dialysis and MRI/CT scanners.
Once operational, the new facility will bring specialized care to over 500,000 people living in northern and western Homs, and is expected to improve access to quality care for around 3 million people across central Syria.
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In Homs, Syria's largest governorate, healthcare is severely strained due to a decade of conflict and the return of displaced populations and returnees. This has led to severely constrained access to healthcare services, with most facilities damaged or destroyed, and a shortage of functioning hospitals.
With funding from the government of Japan – and in collaboration with the Ministry of Health – UNOPS has been working to rehabilitate Homs Grand Hospital. The project will help restore essential healthcare services, including surgery, dialysis and a full range of emergency services, from basic care to intensive care units. More than half a million people are expected to benefit when the hospital opens its doors.
“The government of Japan is committed to supporting the recovery and resilience of Syria’s health sector, which has endured severe challenges during years of conflict,” said Akihiro Tsuji, Japan’s Charge d’Affaires and Special Coordinator for Syria.
“This project represents Japan’s continued dedication to fostering sustainable development and providing hope for a brighter, healthier future for Syrians,” added Akihiro Tsuji.
Muhammad Usman Akram, Representative and Director of UNOPS Multi-Country Office in Amman, said: “This intervention marks a critical step in rebuilding the health system and community back better following the conflict, and revitalizing critical public services.”
The hospital is being rehabilitated with sustainable infrastructure and UNOPS delivered a specialized, eco-friendly, smokeless incinerator. The incinerator will serve all eight operational health facilities in Homs City, significantly improving medical waste management across the city.
"Access to quality healthcare and responsible waste management are essential building blocks as Syria embarks on its journey to recovery,” added Muhammad Usman Akram.
