Syria: UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs
December 24, 2024
The United Nations health agency on Saturday launched a $56.4 million appeal to meet the critical health needs of millions of people in Syria, as the country continues to grapple with the devastating effects of years of conflict and economic crisis.
The appeal, launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), will support the provision of essential health services, including primary health care, reproductive health, mental health, and disease surveillance, to an estimated 12 million people in need across the country.
“The health system in Syria has been severely damaged by the conflict, and millions of people are struggling to access basic health care,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “This appeal will help us to provide life-saving health services to those who need them most.”
The appeal will also support the strengthening of the health system, including the training of health workers and the rehabilitation of health facilities.
“We are calling on the international community to support this appeal and help us to provide the people of Syria with the health care they need,” said Dr. Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean.
The conflict in Syria has had a devastating impact on the health of the population. According to WHO, more than half of the health facilities in the country have been damaged or destroyed, and there is a severe shortage of health workers.
The economic crisis in Syria has also made it difficult for people to access health care. The cost of food and medicine has skyrocketed, and many people are unable to afford basic health care services.
The WHO appeal is part of the broader UN humanitarian appeal for Syria, which seeks to raise $4.3 billion to meet the needs of 12 million people in need.
Additional Information
- The WHO appeal will support the provision of essential health services in all 14 governorates of Syria.
- The appeal will also support the strengthening of the health system, including the training of health workers and the rehabilitation of health facilities.
- The WHO is calling on the international community to support this appeal and help us to provide the people of Syria with the health care they need.
Syria: UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs
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