WHO ‘working tirelessly’ to help save lives as Middle East crisis grinds on
- November 11, 2024
Geneva – The World Health Organization (WHO) is “working tirelessly” to help save lives and alleviate suffering in the Middle East, where ongoing conflicts and crises have created a dire humanitarian situation, a top official said on Friday.
“The humanitarian crisis in the Middle East continues to escalate, with millions of people in need of urgent assistance,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “WHO is working tirelessly to help save lives and alleviate suffering, but we need more support from the international community.”
The ongoing conflicts in Syria, Yemen, and Iraq have displaced millions of people and destroyed health infrastructure, leaving them vulnerable to disease and malnutrition. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the crisis, putting a strain on health systems and making it difficult for people to access essential health services.
In Syria, the conflict has entered its 12th year, with no end in sight. The country’s health system has been decimated, and millions of people have been displaced. WHO is providing essential health services to people in need, including vaccinations, maternal and child health care, and mental health support.
In Yemen, the conflict has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Millions of people are on the brink of famine, and the health system is on the verge of collapse. WHO is working to prevent the spread of disease, provide essential health services, and support the health system.
In Iraq, the conflict has displaced millions of people and destroyed health infrastructure. WHO is working to rebuild the health system and provide essential health services to people in need.
“The humanitarian crisis in the Middle East is a tragedy,” said Dr Tedros. “WHO is doing everything we can to help save lives and alleviate suffering, but we need more support from the international community.”
WHO is calling on the international community to provide more funding for humanitarian aid, to support the health systems of affected countries, and to work towards a political solution to the conflicts.
For more information, please contact:
- Tarik Jasarevic
- WHO Spokesperson
- Telephone: +41 22 791 3222
- Mobile: +41 79 367 6214
- Email: jasarevict@who.int
WHO ‘working tirelessly’ to help save lives as Middle East crisis grinds on
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