22 September 2025, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic – WHO welcomes a new donation from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) to support lifesaving health services in Idleb, Aleppo, Homs and Hama. The new contribution of US$ 4.5 million comes as the health system faces shortages in resources due to a series of emergencies, including the devastating 2023 earthquake, the strongest in a century, and the ongoing effects of protracted conflict.
With this generous support, WHO, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, will sustain primary health care services in 70 facilities across 4 governorates, ensuring access to essential primary and specialized health care services for displaced and host communities, and provide support for staff salaries and operational costs. These centres serve as lifelines for approximately 6.6 million people in areas where public services are limited or non-existent.
<“KSrelief has been a long-standing partner with WHO in our work to save the lives of the Syrian people. We are grateful for this generous contribution that has come as a major step towards reviving the availability of health care services to all people in need, supporting WHO’s commitment to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people,” said Acting WHO Representative in Syria Christina Bethke.
Part of the fund will be used to ensure the continuity of lifesaving dialysis treatment for patients. WHO will supply dialysis kits and consumables to 10 priority centres, safeguarding treatment for 1,437 patients whose lives depend on uninterrupted care. Facilities will also receive essential medicines, medical supplies and strengthened referral pathways to improve access and continuity of care, alongside support for core public health functions like health information management.
"The new funding from KSrelief will help WHO ensure that health care services to vulnerable Syrians continue uninterrupted, reducing preventable morbidity and mortality while supporting the resilience of Syria’s health system to meet health needs now and in the future," said Dr. Abdullah Al Moallem, KSrelief's Director of the Health and Environmental Aid Department.
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For WHO: Halah Kabash,
For KSrelief: Fanar Alshehri, International Communication Specialist,
About KSrelief:
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), established under the guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, represents Saudi Arabia's commitment to global humanitarian efforts. Inaugurated in May 2015, KSrelief has provided impartial humanitarian aid and relief to over 100 countries in cooperation with local, regional, and international organizations.
