Syria: UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs
24 December 2024
The United Nations health agency on Monday launched a $56.4 million appeal to meet the critical health needs of millions of people in Syria, where a decade-long conflict has devastated the health system and left millions in need of urgent medical care.
The appeal, launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), will support the delivery of essential health services, including primary health care, reproductive health, mental health, and disease surveillance. It will also help strengthen the health system and train health workers.
“The health system in Syria is in ruins,” said Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. “Millions of people are without access to basic health care, and those who can afford it are often forced to pay exorbitant prices for essential medicines.”
The conflict in Syria has had a devastating impact on the health of the population. The health system has been decimated, with many hospitals and health centers destroyed or damaged. Health workers have been killed, injured, or forced to flee the country. As a result, millions of people are without access to essential health care.
Those who are able to access health care often face long waits and high costs. The cost of essential medicines has skyrocketed, and many people are unable to afford them. This has led to a sharp increase in preventable deaths.
The WHO appeal will help to address these critical needs by providing essential health services, strengthening the health system, and training health workers. The appeal will also support the delivery of humanitarian assistance, including the provision of food, water, and shelter.
“We urge the international community to support this appeal,” said Dr Al-Mandhari. “The people of Syria need our help now more than ever.”
The WHO appeal is part of the UN’s broader humanitarian response to the crisis in Syria. The UN estimates that $4.4 billion is needed to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Syria in 2023.
Key facts
- The conflict in Syria has displaced more than 12.2 million people, including 5.6 million children.
- More than 6.7 million people are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance, including 2.9 million people in need of health care.
- The health system in Syria has been decimated, with many hospitals and health centers destroyed or damaged.
- Health workers have been killed, injured, or forced to flee the country.
- The cost of essential medicines has skyrocketed, and many people are unable to afford them.
How to donate
To donate to the WHO appeal, please visit the WHO website: www.who.int/emergencies/situations/syria-crisis/donate
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