External news

6 Sept 2021 A Syrian medical source warns that COVID cases will double this fall as the Delta variant is spreading

4 Sept 2021 UN humanitarian chief concludes trip to Syria, Lebanon, Turkey

4 Sept 2021 Syria: Prevent ‘entire generation from being lost’, urges UN humanitarian chief

4 Sept 2021 Delta variant cannot be tested in hospitals under Syrian Governement

3 Sept 2021 MOH approves of vaccinating those who are above 18 years of age

3 Sept 2021 WHO: we have not sent tests to detect the “Delta variant” to Syria

3 Sept 2021 GoS uses Corona Vaccines to pursue its opponents

1 Sept 2021 WHO inaugurates the Center for research and early detection of epidemics in Berlin

1 Sept 2021 MoH: the presence of the “Delta” variant has to been detected It has not been in Syria

30 Aug 2021 Syria’s Ministry of Education opens schools amid warning of Delta coronavirus variant

30 Aug 2021 As the school opening approaches, WHO recommends vaccinating teachers, as a priority group

30 Aug 2021 WHO recommends that teachers be treated as a priority group concerning vaccination

30 Aug 2021 WHO and UNICEF oppose any future school closures

29 Aug 2021 Syria ,UN discuss cooperation to overcome war damage and siege

29 Aug 2021 Damascus ‘Thwarts’ Settlement as it Eyes Reconstruction

29 Aug 2021 Mikdad, Griffiths discuss aspects of international humanitarian work in Syria

25 Aug 2021 MoH announces the number of vaccinated people in Syria

24 Aug 2021 Increased Syria violence prompts largest civilian displacements in a year, as gridlock stymies political talks

18 Aug 2021 The arrival of the second batch of “AstraZeneca” vaccine to NES

16 Aug 2021 Calls for imposing restrictions in Busra al-Sham (Daraa) after an increase in COVID cases

15 Aug 2021 Second dose against coronavirus vaccination starts in Syria’s northeast IDP camp

10 Aug 2021 A study to establish a center to identify COVID variants in Syria.  

9 Aug 2021 An increase in the number of COVID cases in “Al-Mujtahid” Hospital in Damascus 

9 Aug 2021 WHO condemns participation of ambulances in celebrations supporting the Assad regime

9 Aug 2021 Through Russian cooperation, a study to establish a sequencing lab for Corona variants in Syria 

5 Aug 2021 Launch of "2nd dose" vaccination campaign in camps in NES

30 July 2021 Syria receives 150,000 doses of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines

27 July 2021 Syrian & Russian efforts to restore water to Al-Hassakeh

24 July 2021 In Syria,  health services at public hospitals are gratis on paper only

20 July 2021 The Delta variant exists in Syria. Back and muscle pain are some of its symptoms

14 July 2021 What is the latest data about COVID19 in State-Controlled-Areas

14 July 2021 Rebel-held Syria braces for coronavirus 'tsunami' -- without soap, running water

9 July 2021 In pictures: The suffering of the people of Al-Hasakah increases with continued water interruptions

7 July 2021 The silence of international organizations on the "siege of thirst" imposed on Al-Hasakeh is a complicity in the crime

7 July 2021 WHO Head of Mission in Syria conducts a visit to Al-Qamishli

6 July 2021 WHO promotes for the Syrian Goverenment in northeast Syria

6 July 2021 Hasaka Governor, Magtymova discuss impact of cutting off water by Turkish regime

6 July 2021 WHO Representative in Syria visits Qamishli and Al-Hassakeh

6 July 2021 WHO: Fears of the spread of epidemics due to water outages in Al-Hasakah

6 July 2021 Al-Hasakah Governor urges the ICRC to pressure the Turkish occupier to neutralize the Allouk station…

5 July 2021 Governor of Al-Hasakah discusses with Magtymova the results of cutting off drinking water by the Turkish regime and its mercenaries

5 July 2021 WFP explains the strategies of the Syrians to survive

4 July 2021 Despite all, we have to do more to our people

1 July 2021 Syrians and foreigners, who will come to Syria, will be exempted from PCR document if they had a vaccination

1 July 2021 WHO recommendations to mitigate the spread of black fungus due to COVID19

30 June 2021 Washington excludes “Corona” equipment in Syria from sanction

29 June 2021 AANES is awaiting more vaccines

28 June 2021 Our governorate is excluded from registration on the “platform” because of the internet, and we give the vaccine to everyone due to the lack of “overcrowding” … The Director of Raqqa Health, to “Al-Watan”: “AstraZeneca vaccine” is not the cause of the death of journalist Ammar al-Shibli, and it is available for all ages

29 June 2021 WHO data reveals that the vaccination rate in Syria is only at 0.58% now

28 June 2021 The Syrian Ministry of Health conceals COVID19 vaccination rates in Syria 

25 June 2021 AstraZeneca reaches Al-Hol camp

24 June 2021 Supported by WHO, an Information Session about Corona 

24 June 2021 An increase in the suicide rates in areas under the Syrian Government control

24 June 2021 Over 200 vaccinated in Syria's Al-Hol camp

24 June 2021 Chinese envoy calls for removal of sanctions against Syria

23 June 2021 New conflict ignited by United Nations dealings with the Syrian regime

23 June 2021 IDPs in Rojava suffering amid medicine shortages

21 June 2021 Syria’s tycoons getting richer a year after Caesar Act enaction

17 June 2021 Fears of coronavirus vaccine in Damascus amid lack of preventative measures

15 June 2021 An X-Ray machine has been put into service at the Al-Hasakeh Medical Center

15 June 2021 Syria's Addition to WHO Board Despite Hospital Attacks Draws Outcry

15 June 2021 Vaccinating 100 people in Newroz and Roj Camps against Corona

15 June 2021 World Health Organization welcomes Syria to its Executive Board despite protests 

14 June 2021 Joan Mustafa: Those who received a dose of the Corona virus vaccine did not show any symptoms

13 June 2021 Global Health denies the existence of details of the arrival of a second batch of Corona vaccine to Syria

13 June 2021 Magtymova to “Sputnik”: Vaccination of health personnel agains C-19 in NES has been completed

13 June 2021 COVID-19 Vaccinations Campaigns Held in Kurdish-Held Regions East of Euphrates

13 June 2021 WHO condemns attacks on hospital in Afrin, northwest Syria

12 June 2021 42 NGOs warn of obstructing aid access to Syria

11 June 2021 The WHO's Orwellian relationship with Syria

9 June 2021 The Health Committee in Raqqa continues to vaccinate the elderly and health staff with the Corona vaccine

8 June 2021 Vaccinating residents with coronavirus starts in Syria’s Raqqa

7 June 2021 WHO comments regarding Syria's membership in its executive board

6 June 2021 “We have nothing to do with politics”: WHO does not respond to campaigns against Syria’s membership in its Executive Council

4 June 2021 First participation of Syria in activities of WHO Executive Council

Syria was elected to the Executive council of the WHO to represent the Eastern Mediterranean, SANA reports.

30 May 2021 WHO delivers the first batch of Corona vaccine to SDF-controlled areas

27 May 2021 WHA approves resolution on health conditions in occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Golan

26 May 2021 WHO hands over Syria’s Autonomous Administration Covid-19 vaccine

26 May 2021 Syria aid at risk in Security Council vote

25 May 2021 Report: Investing in Mental Health is Critical to Rebuilding Syria

17 May 2021 From Turkmenistan and Italy, Two Women Blaze New Trails

12 May 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign in Damascus and Idlib

11 May 2021 Despite their military use, WHO delivers ambulances to the Assad Regime

11 May 2021 'It's all a lie': hesitancy hampers vaccine drive in war-scarred Syrian area

10 May 2021 Strengthening ambulance services as part of the public health emergency response in Syria

9 May 2021 Health Ministry receives 40 ambulances provided by WHO

9 May 2021 40 advanced ambulances from WHO

9 May 2021 MoH received 40 equipped ambulances from the World Health Organization

9 May 2021 Rojava has not received a single dose of COVID vaccine: health official

9 May 2021 AANES criticizes receiving only 645 doses from COVAX

7 May 2021 COVAX to buy two new COVID-19 vaccines

7 May 2021 MoH calls for online registration to receive COVID-19 vaccine

7 May 2021 AANES accuses WHO of unfair distribution of “Corona” vaccines

6 May 2021 Syria launches online registration for vaccination against COVID-19

6 May 2021 Aid agencies warn of closed hospitals, severe testing shortages in northeast Syria amid coronavirus wave

6 May 2021 Syria: Hospitals run out of supplies as second COVID-19 wave hits

6 May 2021 COVID-19 vaccines will reach Syria.  Who will get them?

6 May 2021 Northeastern Syria: Hospitals run out of funds and supplies as second COVID-19 wave hits the region

5 May 2021 Northeastern Syria: Hospitals run out of funds and supplies as second COVID-19 wave hits region

4 May 2021 ‘Do the right thing’ and protect civilian infrastructure during conflict: Lowcock

5 May 2021 Vaccine campaign begins amid virus surge in rebel-held Syria

3 May 2021 Vaccine rollout begins in rebel-held northern Syria

2 May 2021 Vaccination campaign begins in Northwest Syria

1 May 2021 COVID cases surge in north-eastern Syria amid oxygen shortages

1 May 2021 Northeast Syria ‘overwhelmed’ by COVID-19 spike, test shortage

1 May 2021 Chinese envoy calls for political settlement of Syria crisis

30 April 2021 Syria Government Receives First COVAX Vaccines 

29 April 2021 Syria gets donation of 150,000 COVID shots from China.

25 April 2021 Syria receives batch of UN vaccines to speed up virus fight

24 April 2021 Syria receives more than 200,000 doses of anti-Covid-19 vaccines

23 April 2021 Syria receives first COVID-19 vaccines, for most vulnerable

23 April 2021 Syria receives 203,000 vaccine doses from UN to speed up inoculation process

22 April 2021 Syria receives its first delivery of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX 

22 April 2021 Syria government receives first COVAX jabs

22 April 2021 Syria receives over 200,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine under UN-backed COVAX scheme

22 April 2021 WHO, GAVI alliance deliver 200,000 doses of AZ: UN

22 April 2021 'A great day of hope': War-torn Syria receives first Covid vaccines

22 April 2021 COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 22 April 

22 April 2021 Syria receives first batch of COVID-19 vaccines through COVAX Facility

22 April 2021 Syria receives its first delivery of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility

22 April 2021 Health Ministry receives first batch of Covid-19 vaccines provided by COVAX

22 April 2021 Syria Receives 203,000 COVID-19 Vaccines

22 April 2021 Syria receives batch of UN vaccines to speed up coronavirus fight

22 April 2021 Syria receives batch of UN vaccines to speed up virus fight

22 April 2021 COVID-19: Syria gets 200,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine under COVAX scheme

22 April 2021 Syria gets 200,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine under COVAX scheme: U.N. officials

22 April 2021 Syria gets 200,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine under COVAX scheme - U.N. officials

22 April 2021 Syria Government Receives First COVAX Jabs

22 April Damascus receives first COVAX vaccines

22 April 2021 UK coronavirus variant cases soar in northeast Syria; vaccine yet to arrive

17 April 2021 Urgent call from Rojava authorities to prevent COVID-19 'catastrophe'

14 April 2021 Health committee: possible catastrophe amid no coronavirus vaccines

14 April 2021 Kurds impose 10-day curfew in NE Syria amid coronavirus wave

14 April 2021 Inside COVAX’s Mission to Save the World

13 April 2021 Keeping Syria polio-free requires sustained commitment

9 April 2021 The Falafel factor: Syria’s disappearing middle class and rising polarization 

9 April 2021 World Health Day address by WHO Representative to Syria [EN/AR]

9 April 2021 Escape to death: Specter of suicide haunts Syrian people 

7 April 2021 Syria: Schools and Universities to Be Shut Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases

6 April 2021 Covid overwhelms ICUs in Syrian capital

4 April 2021 Syria to Close Schools and Universities over Virus Surge

3 April 2021 Syria to close schools and universities over virus surge

3 April 2021 WHO defends planned COVID-19 vaccine dose allocation for Rojava

3 April 2021 Covid overwhelms ICUs in Syrian capital

3 April 2021 How COVID-19 has overwhelmed ICUs in Syrian capital Damascus

2 April 2021 COVID overwhelms ICUs in Syrian capital

2 April 2021 Coronavirus saturates intensive care units in Damascus

2 April 2021 Northwestern Syria gears up to start an anti-COVID vaccination campaign next May

2 April 2021 Damascus hospitals experience unprecedented pressure

27 Mar 2021        Over 50% Of Syria's Health Sector Destroyed, Needs Restoration - WHO Mission Head      

24 Mar 2021        WHO To Oversee Vaccination Campaign In Syria; Here Is All That You Need To Know                                                  

23 Mar 2021        WHO will start COVID-19 vaccine applications in Idlib in April                                                                                                                 

23 Mar 2021        World Health Body Plans to Vaccinate 20% of Syrians in 2021                                                                                                                

23 Mar 2021        World health body plans to vaccinate 20% of Syrians in 2021                                                                                                            

23 Mar 2021        World health body plans to vaccinate 20% of Syrians in 2021                                                                                                                  

23 Mar 2021        World health body plans to vaccinate 20% of Syrians in 2021                                                                                                                 

23 Mar 2021        Taking Care of the Essentials | Translated Article from Russian

22 Mar 2021        COVID-19 Testing Capacity In Syria Still Low Leading To Concerns Over Disease Spread - MSF       

20 Mar 2021        Rojava to receive 90,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine within weeks: WHO        

18 Mar 2021        Syria to get first deliveries of COVAX vaccines within weeks                              

17 Mar 2021        Syria launches COVID vaccine drive as Israel questions swirl

17 Mar 2021        Syria to Get First Deliveries of COVAX Vaccines within Weeks                                                                                              

17 Mar 2021        Syria to get first deliveries of COVAX vaccines within weeks: WHO official            

8 Mar 2021          I want to focus on HOPE | Translated Article from Russian

6 Mar 2021          Northern Syria awaits first doses while fighting COVID-19 vaccine rumors                             

28 Feb 2021         Syrian opposition gears up for coronavirus vaccine drive      

25 Feb 2021         Syria govt says it has virus vaccine; doesn't say from where                                                                                                          

23 Feb 2021         Syria approves Russia’s Sputnik Covid vaccine                           

23 Feb 2021         Syria's rebel-held northwest to get Covid vaccines by end March: WHO                                                                            

23 Feb 2021         Vaccines to arrive in rebel-held areas of Syria next month: WHO                                                                                                

22 Feb 2021         Syria approves Russia's Sputnik Covid vaccine                    

22 Feb 2021         Idlib Health Directorate to start vaccinating people against Coronavirus next March                                 

22 Feb 2021         Monopoly or competition between fuel companies in rebel-held Idlib? 

20 Feb 2021         For Middle Eastern War Zones, Administering Coronavirus Vaccines Becomes A Challenge | WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News                                                              

17 Feb 2021         Only 20% of population to get COVID-19 vaccines—across three Syrian control territories             

14 Feb 2021         Mystery surrounds the topic of providing COVID-19 vaccines | Al-Watan Article - English Translation      

4 Feb 2021           WHO Deploying Teams Across Syria for COVID-19 Vaccination Program                                                                                       

4 Feb 2021           COVAX unveils plan for global distribution of 337M vaccines                                                                                                             

3 Feb 2021           WHO: Vaccine In Syria May Only Cover 3% In 1st Phase

2 Feb 2021           Slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout expected in war- ravaged Syria (yahoo.com)                                

31 Jan 2021         WHO preparing to deliver vaccines across Syria from April despite conflict | Reuters

                           COVAX unveils plan for global- distribution of 337m vaccines

31 Jan 2021         https://www.diepresse.com/5930435/das-dilemma-der-hilfsorganisationen?from=rss                                

14 Jan 2021         Syria’s COVID-19 vaccine is expected by April, but fair access is not guaranteed - Syria Direct                              

4 Jan 2021           Failing precautionary measures, unmet funding, and mistrust: What future lies ahead of COVID-19 vaccine in Syria? - Enab baladi                                                                                             

31 Dec 2020        Idlib: COVID-19 and the oxygen bottleneck             

17 Dec 2020        In syria, put humanitarian aid ahead of a political solution  

9 Nov 2020          Coronavirus opens new door to corruption in Syria                           

28 Oct 2020         Syria is the deadliest place for aid workers, and there is little hope for change   

27 Oct 2020         MOH FB page about UHC workshop                         

27 Oct 2020         Arnous, WHO discuss cooperation to confront Corona epidemic – Syrian Arab News Agency (sana.sy)                             

27 Oct 2020         Syria, WHO to enhance cooperation in medical domain – Syrian Arab News Agency (sana.sy)               

27 Oct 2020         WHO delegation visits University Children Hospital in Damascus – Syrian Arab News Agency (sana.sy)                             

26 Oct 2020         MOH FB page on RD visit to Hama                                

25 Oct 2020         Higher Education Ministry, WHO discuss ways of supporting university hospitals enhancing cooperation – Syrian Arab News Agency)                                                             

25 Oct 2020         Tabaa, al-Manzari discuss precautionary measures in schools, reinforcing cooperation – Syrian Arab News Agency                                                        

25 Oct 2020          MOH FB page on RD and WR meeting with Minister of Health   

25 Oct 2020          Mikdad: Unilateral coercive measures imposed on Syria contradict UN Charter – Syrian Arab News Agency                                                                                                       

25 Oct 2020           Syria receives three ambulances and five mobile clinics offered by WHO – Syrian Arab News Agency (sana.sy)

                            MOI FB page on receiving ambulances and mobile clinics            

24 Oct 2020          Shipment of medical assistance from World Health Organization to Syria – Syrian Arab News Agency (sana.sy)\                               

21 Oct 2020          Breast cancer patients have determination and patience amid limited medical services in rebel-held Idlib           

13 Oct 2020          Coronavirus: Syria government 'prepares for virus second wave'             

7 Oct 2020            Busy Damascus cemetery points to higher pandemic death toll in Syria

26 Sept 2020         Rising COVID-19 cases put additional pressure on medical facilities in northern Syria                           

22 Sept 2020         From the U.S. to Syria, a Doctor Smuggles Lifesaving Equipment                                                                                                         

14 Sept 2020         Article Link 

                             Wheat and Fuel Shortages Overwhelm Syria                               

7 Sept 2020           We Are All Scared, All The Time': Syrian Doctors Can't Talk About The Coronavirus                       

7 Sept 2020           Syrian Kurdish authorities to free 25,000 Syrians from camp for Islamic State supporters (telegraph.co.uk)                       

1 Sept 2020           The hospitals where Covid-19 sufferers wait for others to die before they can be put on a respirator                        

28 Aug 2020          Coronavirus in camps of northwestern Syria despite previous warnings… Who is to blame?                  

27 Aug 2020          UN official: COVID cases likely far higher than Syria says  

27 Aug 2020          Inside Syria’s Secret Coronavirus Crisis - The Assad regime is suffering a massive outbreak and burying the bodies in silence.                                                                                               

29 Aug 2020          Syria's coronavirus crisis becoming clear in Damascus       

31 July 2020          Syria Is Overwhelmed By Coronavirus As Govt Conceals Outbreak, Health Worker Says                                

7 July 2020            INTERVIEW Head of WHO office in Syria: "If people are left alone, give them peace, they are ready to create"                 

1 July 2020            Redefining global care: Duty, service and choices made in the time of COVID-19 (who.int)                                                  

29 June 2020         ‘God forbid’ COVID-19 reaches Syria’s camps, warns WHO medic            

11 May 2020          Factories In Syria Ramp Up Production Of Hydroxychloroquine Amid Soaring Demand                                  

28 April 2020         Syria: Aid Restrictions Hinder Covid-19 Response          

9 April 2020           Syria’s shattered health service left exposed as coronavirus spreads                                                                                               

30 March 2020       Coronavirus: Syria reports first death amid warning of spread