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The Ministry of Health has reported that after the alleged deliberate release of chemicals near Aleppo, 25 people were killed and 134 were injured. Reported symptoms included: loss of consciousness, dimness of vision and neurological symptoms.
United Nations’ senior advisers are working closely with relevant bodies, including the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and WHO, to investigate this matter further.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Professor Åke Sellström of Sweden to head the United Nations fact-finding mission.

On 13 March 2013, the WHO Deputy Regional Director for Eastern Mediterranean, visited the Syrian Arab Republic to discuss future plans for cooperation with health authorities.
Jordan saw a cabinet reshuffle in which a new Minister of Health and the Environment Dr Mujalli Mhailan was appointed.
Confirmation of two cases of measles in Al Zaatari camp; a Ministry of Health, WHO, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and UNICEF response was initiated.
In Iraq; 90% of refugees in Domiz camp in Iraq have received an essential package of life-saving services.

Total population (000s)	21 124
Total health expenditure (% of GDP)	3.0
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births)	52
Primary health care centres and units (per 10 000 population)	1.0
Total life expectancy at birth (years)	73.1

Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Goal 4: Reduce child mortality
Goal 5: Improve maternal health
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability
Goal 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development

Syrian Arab Republic