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Restoring access to care for displaced families in northern Aleppo
25 May 2026, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic – In Ak-Burhan camp in northern rural Aleppo, displaced families are regaining access to essential health services after years of hardship. For Khaled Hussein Ali, the past decade has been marked by struggle and uncertainty. After spending nearly 10 years in Al-Hol camp, he recalls the difficult...
Strengthening Health Preparedness in Syria: First Frontline FETP Cohort Graduates
24 May 2026 - Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic – The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network (EMPHNET), and with funding from the European Union through the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), has concluded Syria’s first cohort of the...
Training health workers across Syria to integrate mental health support into everyday care
21 May 2026, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic – Mental health and psychosocial support services are a critical part of primary health care, particularly in emergency and recovery settings where communities face prolonged stress, uncertainty and psychological distress as they work to rebuild their lives. Facilitators and participants during the...
Training a new generation to strengthen disease surveillance in Syria - with support from WHO, ECHO and EMPHNET
7 May 2026, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic – In a training room in Damascus, health workers from across Syria are learning how to detect the first signs of an outbreak – before it spreads. For many, this is a shift from routine reporting to something more proactive: understanding patterns, analysing data, and responding early to protect...
Patients in Homs receive quality care when it matters most
30 April 2026, Homs, Syrian Arab Republic – When 22-year-old Ahmad Al-Hawlani was rushed into Homs University Hospital after a severe nephrotic attack he was struggling with pain and uncertainty. For Ahmad and his family, it was not only a critical health situation but a heavy burden. The cost of treatment was far beyond their means and his life...
Reaching missed children and rebuilding trust through Syria’s Big Catch-Up campaign
27 April 2026, Ar-Raqqa, Al-Hasakah, Deir ez-Zor and Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic – Before sunrise, vaccination teams begin their day, setting out across villages, towns and displacement sites to reach children who may have missed routine immunization. Some travel long distances to remote communities, while others prepare health centres to...
How science is protecting health across Syria
20 April 2026, Syrian Arab Republic:In a small vaccination room in Deir-ez-Zor, a child hesitates as a nurse prepares a dose. The space is crowded, the day is long, and some families are unsure. But with patience and reassurance, the team continues – explaining, listening, and building trust, one conversation at a time. Across Syria, moments...
Strengthening national capacity to manage severe acute malnutrition in Syria
09 March, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic – Severe acute malnutrition remains a critical public health challenge in Syria, particularly among children under five. Timely identification and proper treatment are essential to reduce mortality and prevent long-term complications. A trainer delivers a session during the TOT on WHO's new guidelines on...
EU commits EUR 8 million to strengthen primary health care and support health system recovery in Syria
25 February 2026, Damascus, Syria – The European Union (EU) announced today EUR 8 million in new funding to strengthen Syria’s primary health care system and advance national health sector recovery, including EUR 1 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) and EUR 7 million to the Italian non-governmental organization, Un Ponte Per (UPP)....
In Homs, essential medicines restore hope for patients and health workers
24 February 2026, Homs, Syrian Arab Republic –Every day, Homs University Hospital receives thousands of people seeking urgent care. From emergency trauma cases to patients managing chronic diseases, the hospital operates at full capacity, serving both the city and surrounding rural communities. Dr Fahd Shreibati, Director General of Homs...
