WHO staff prepare medical supplies for delivery to Al-Qamishli in northeast Syria in December 2024, supporting health facilities with essential medicines and equipment.30 June 2025, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic – The Government of Greece has contributed €200 000 to support World Health Organization (WHO) efforts to deliver essential medicines and medical supplies to health facilities across Syria.
“This contribution from Greece reflects a timely commitment to the health of people in Syria,” said Acting WHO Representative in Syria Christina Bethke. “Together with the Ministry of Health, this support will help ensure hospitals and clinics have the supplies they need to care for people with injuries, chronic illnesses and other health conditions.”
Millions of Syrians rely on humanitarian assistance, and health facilities face ongoing challenges due to medicine shortages, rising treatment costs and the impacts of prolonged conflict. The support from Greece will enable WHO to provide critical supplies – including trauma kits, antibiotics and medicines for noncommunicable diseases – reaching areas with the greatest needs.
“The initiative integrates a gender-responsive approach, recognizing the specific barriers faced by women and girls in accessing health care. By improving medicine availability at primary and hospital levels, the project aims to reduce inequalities and support more inclusive health outcomes,” added Bethke.
In coordination with the Ministry of Health, supplies will be distributed based on need, with a focus on ensuring equitable access for internally displaced people, host communities and returnees, and on reducing the financial burden of treatment on families.
So far this year, WHO has provided nearly 2.7 million treatment courses across Syria. The support from Greece will complement these efforts, helping WHO continue its work alongside national partners, improving access to care and strengthening health services across the country.
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