Musaab al-Ali

Musaab Nazzal al-Ali is a Syrian-German neurosurgeon who has served as Minister of Health in the Syrian transitional government since 29 March 2025. Born in Al-Tayyaneh village, Deir ez-Zor Governorate in 1985, al-Ali is known for his medical career and involvement in the Syrian opposition during the early years of the Syrian civil war.

Early life and education Musaab Nazzal al-Ali was born in Al-Tayyaneh village, Deir ez-Zor Governorate in 1985. He graduated with a medical degree from Al-Ba'ath University in 2009, specializing in neurosurgery at the University of Aleppo. Al-Ali's medical career faced significant setbacks due to his political involvement, which led to his arrest in 2011. After leaving Syria, he continued his education in Germany, where he completed his specialization in brain and nerve surgery, eventually becoming a consultant.

Career and contributions Al-Ali’s medical career spanned across both Syria and Germany, where he worked in hospitals since 2014. In addition to his clinical work, he played a role in humanitarian efforts during the Syrian Civil War. He helped establish field hospitals and provided critical care in affected areas. He also trained local medical teams in trauma care, particularly in war-related injuries, and contributed to health care delivery in opposition-held areas.

He was an active member of the Syrian expatriate community, co-founding the Syrian Association in Germany, which aimed to implement developmental projects inside Syria and transfer medical expertise to assist those in need.

He has emphasized the need for collaboration with Syrian expatriates and international medical organizations to rehabilitate the healthcare system. His administration is working on initiatives to provide essential healthcare services, improve hospital facilities, and ensure the availability of necessary medicines in the country.

Personal life Al-Ali was born in the town of Al-Tayyaneh, located in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor Governorate. After completing his medical education in Syria, he moved to Germany to further his studies.

He holds German citizenship.