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WHO in Syria
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...
Strengthening infection prevention and control to curb antimicrobial resistance in Syria
22 February, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic – Preventing infections in health facilities remains one of the most effective ways to protect patients and preserve the effectiveness of life-saving medicines. In a context where health systems are under pressure, strong infection prevention and control measures are essential to reducing avoidable...
For women in Idlib, timely care cannot wait for winter to pass
19 February 2026, Idlib, Syrian Arab Republic – In winter, respiratory infections rise across Idlib. But for many women, seeking care is not always immediate. Symptoms are often endured quietly – until they can no longer be ignored. Haifa Hassan Al-Sadeer consults with Dr Imran Al-Jark at the internal medicine clinic of Maaret Al-Numan health...
In Afrin, breathing easier again
18 February 2026, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic – On a cold January morning, Dr Dima Jaabar listened carefully to the uneven breathing of two young boys brought into the Rajo health centre in the rural countryside of Afrin district, north of Aleppo, within days of each other. Both were struggling to breathe. Both needed urgent care. Both are now...
