The Syrian crisis remains extremely complex and continues to evolve, contributing to increased vulnerability of the population and hindering the safe and voluntary return of refugees, with the number of internally displaced persons exceeding 7.2 million. Recent data shows that approximately 16.7 million residents of the country will require humanitarian assistance in 2025. The current situation places significant pressure on the health sector, where it is urgent to address both the immediate and long-term healthcare needs.
To meet the immediate needs of the most vulnerable individuals, the World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a comprehensive plan for the provision of essential medicines and medical supplies for the benefit of the vulnerable population across the entire territory of Syria. The goal of this plan is to improve health conditions and reduce morbidity and mortality among the vulnerable population, ensuring the timely availability and distribution of essential medicines and medical supplies at all levels of healthcare across Syria.
The distribution of medicines and medical supplies will be carried out in close coordination with the Ministry of Health and the WHO Health Cluster, in alignment with national priorities and operational coordination mechanisms. This approach aims to strengthen the resilience of healthcare facilities throughout Syria, including Northeast Syria (NES).
In this context, and following the Ninth Brussels Conference on Syria (February 17, 2025), Greece contributed the amount of 200,000 euros to the World Health Organization (WHO) for actions covering the entire territory of Syria.