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Fifty tonnes of EU-funded medical supplies destined for Syria’s overstretched health facilities reach Türkiye
27 December 2024, Istanbul, Türkiye – Fifty tonnes of lifesaving medical supplies have arrived in Türkiye via the European Union (EU) Humanitarian Air Bridge, ready for delivery to health facilities in Syria. The shipment, coordinated by WHO, will provide much-needed support to Primary health care centers and hospitals in areas where the...
WHO urgent flash appeal for the health emergency response in Syria: US$ 56.4 million for critical needs on multiple fronts
24 December 2024, Damascus, Syria/Gaziantep, Türkiye – As Syria stands at a crossroads following the recent transfer of authority, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a US$ 56.4 million flash appeal to address the urgent health needs of Syrians affected by years of conflict. A nurse cares for a 5-day-old baby at Shams Children's...
Remarks by Cristina Bethke, WHO Acting Representative to Syria at the UN Press Briefing in Geneva
Good morning, 20 December 2024 - I’m speaking to you from Damascus at a moment of profound significance in Syria’s history. The resilience of the Syrian people is on full display, as is their hope for the future. Over the past 12 days or so, I’ve witnessed both the joy of reunions and returns, as well as the concerns about the uncertainty of what lies...
How surgeons in northwest Syria are ready to save lives under pressure
Dr Mahmoud Hariri, one of the lead trainers, guides participants through a practical session during the Hostile Environment Surgical Training. Photo: WHO28 November 2024 – For surgeons in the operating rooms of northwest Syria, where the hum of generators replaces the sterile quiet of modern hospitals, every decision is a race against time,...
Fleeing conflict twice, a family returns to northwest Syria in search of safety
25 November 2024 – When Abbas* arrived in Lebanon in 2014 he was in his mid-20s, seeking safety and work away from the conflict in Syria. At the Aoun al-Dadat crossing, health partners provide psychosocial support to help families – especially women and children – feel safe. Photo credit: Shafak Organization“I went alone, hoping to find a better...
KSrelief’s funding helps sustain lifesaving health services in northwest Syria
KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr Abdullah Al Rabeeah with WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during the signing of the agreement at UNGA this year.21 November 2024, Gaziantep, Türkiye – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has pledged US$ 4.75 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support...
How healthcare workers in northwest Syria are battling antimicrobial resistance against the odds
19 November 2024 - In the wards of Dr Muhammad Waasim Maaz Hospital, also known as Bab al Salama Surgical Hospital in Azaz, northwestern Syria, healthcare workers face a complex challenge every day: treating patients suffering from infections complicated by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Despite limited resources, they continue to provide care to...
Syrian health professionals call for urgent action ahead of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Dr. Rajab Bek underlined the urgent need for collective action to face the growing menace of AMR17 November 2024, –World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is held annually between 18 to 24 November. As this year’s WAAW approaches, Syrian health professionals are highlighting the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Mohammad Wahid Rajab Bek,...
WHO mobilizes lifesaving health services in response to the Lebanon-Syria displacement crisis
Photo caption: WHO staff following up with beneficiaries at one of the WHO-supported health centers in rural Aleppo, Syria. Photo credit: @WHO Syria. 13 November 2024, – In collaboration with the Syrian Ministry of Health (MoH) and partners, WHO has mobilized healthcare services to address the urgent needs of over 510,000 displaced individuals who...
Syria launches a training programme to strengthen hospital management
ToT programme to enhance hospital management and care across Syria. Photo credit: @WHO Syria-Bashar Sattari31 October 2024, – On 23 October 2024 the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with Syria’s Ministry of Health, announced a comprehensive training of trainers (ToT) programme to enhance hospital management and care across...
