Syria: UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs
2024-12-24 12:00
Damascus, Syria – The United Nations health agency today launched a $56.4 million appeal to meet the critical health needs of millions of people in Syria, where over a decade of conflict has devastated the health system and left millions of people in urgent need of medical assistance.
The humanitarian appeal, launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), will support life-saving health services, including emergency medical care, reproductive health services, and mental health support. The funds will also be used to strengthen the health system, including by training health workers and rebuilding health facilities.
“The health crisis in Syria is one of the most severe in the world,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “Millions of people have been displaced, injured, or lost loved ones. The health system has been decimated, and there is a critical shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies.”
“This appeal will help us to provide life-saving health care to millions of people in need, and to rebuild the health system so that it can provide quality care for all Syrians,” Dr Tedros said.
The health crisis in Syria is the result of years of conflict, which has caused widespread damage to health facilities, disrupted supply chains, and led to a shortage of health workers. The conflict has also forced millions of people to flee their homes, often to overcrowded and unsanitary camps, where they are at risk of disease outbreaks.
As a result of the conflict, the health system in Syria is struggling to meet the needs of the population. Many health facilities have been closed or destroyed, and there is a severe shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies. The conflict has also led to a decline in the number of health workers, many of whom have fled the country.
The WHO is working to support the health system in Syria by providing essential medicines and medical supplies, training health workers, and rebuilding health facilities. The organization is also working to strengthen the country’s disease surveillance system and to improve access to health care for vulnerable populations.
The WHO is calling on the international community to support the $56.4 million appeal to meet the critical health needs of the people of Syria. The funds will be used to provide life-saving health care to millions of people in need, and to rebuild the health system so that it can provide quality care for all Syrians.
Syria: UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs
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