Recent floods in Deir-ez-Zor have made access to health care harder, with emergency referrals particularly affected. @WHO is supporting 3 referral points through 10 ambulances with @SyrMOfH and partners. Supported by @eu_echo.

Frontline health workers are often the first to support people during emergencies. With funding from @eu_echo, @SyrMOfH & WHO trained 75 ambulance, community health & vaccination workers from Deir-ez-Zor, Raqqa & Dar’a on psychological first aid, self-care & referrals.

Mental health care must be available closer to people and communities. This week, with support from @eu_echo, WHO & @SyrMOfH trained 25 health workers in Deir-ez-Zor to better identify, support and refer people with mental health needs through primary health care.

A joint mission of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, WHO and UNICEF Syria visited Deir-ez-Zor, where they met with local health teams to listen to priorities on the ground and discuss ways to strengthen immunization services, especially in remote areas. With the support of Gavi, and in close partnership with WHO and the Ministry of Health, UNICEF Syria assists the Ministry of Health in expanding vaccine coverage by supporting mobile teams and health centres to bring vaccination services closer to children and families. This support is also critical to strengthening cold chain systems, helping ensure vaccines are safely stored, transported and delivered where they are needed most. Together, we continue to protect children and communities across Syria from vaccine-preventable diseases. #ForEveryChild, #vaccines. @gavi @WHOSyria @RelanoMeritxell @UNICEFmena @UNinSyria

Ambassador Gyusuk Geon of Republic of Korea joined UN partners & local authorities in Aleppo to see how Korean support is helping restore services. With support from Korea, WHO is strengthening dialysis & diagnostic imaging services, helping improve access to life-saving care.

Safe referrals help patients reach the right care, at the right time! In Aleppo, Deir-ez-Zor, Hama, Homs, Lattakia & Tartous, @SyrMOfH & WHO, with @eu_echo's support, are holding a series of training on strengthening referrals, coordination & patient safety. 📸👇

Khaled shares how mobile health teams deliver essential health care to displaced communities—treating illnesses, supporting well-being, and ensuring no one is left behind. Supported by WHO, with funding from @eu_echo.

With support from @WHOEMRO’s Contingency Fund for Emergencies, @WHOSyria & @SyrMOfH trained 200 community health workers through 8 workshops on community engagement & disease prevention. Sessions focused on clear health messages, protective behaviours & preparedness.

In Deir-ez-Zor, @gavi, WHO and @UNICEFinSyria met local health teams to discuss immunization needs and challenges. Together with @SyrMOfH, partners continue working to protect people across #Syria from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Yesterday in Damascus, during Gavi’s visit to Syria, representatives from Gavi, WHO, and UNICEF held two meetings with H.E. Dr Mohammad Yosr Bernieh, the Ministry of Finance and H.E. Dr Musab Al Ali, the Ministry of Health Discussions focused on expanding vaccine coverage nationwide, as well as strengthening collaboration and exploring funding support modalities. UNICEF emphasized it’s support to the Ministry of Health in enhancing strategies and improving the efficiency of vaccine distribution across Syria. Ensuring every child receives life-saving vaccines must remain a top priority—strong sustained collective actions are critical to reaching those most at risk. #VaccinesWork #Immunization #Syria #GlobalHealth #gavi #unicef #WHO @gavi @WHOSyria @SyrMOfF @RelanoMeritxell @UNICEFmena @UNinSyria

Minister of Finance H.E. Dr Mohammad Yosr Bernieh met with @SyrMOfH, @gavi, WHO & @UNICEFinSyria to discuss sustainable immunization financing & support under Gavi’s 2026–2030 strategy. Partners continue working to protect people across Syria from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Minister of Health H.E. Dr @Musaab_Al_Ali met with @gavi, WHO & @UNICEFinSyria to discuss routine immunization, surveillance, public health labs and vaccine coverage across #Syria. The meeting also focused on strengthening health security & national immunization programme.

Nearly 475,000 medical consultations have helped people access health care across Aleppo, Idleb, Hama and Homs. With support from @KSRelief_EN, the project also enabled 260,000 medicine-related services & 51,000 lab tests. Read how: emro.who.int/syria/news/who-…

Dr. Abdul Hamid Ali Basha highlights how health teams in northern rural Aleppo serve displaced communities, including emergency cases, based on clinical needs and surgical indications—ensuring timely and appropriate response. Supported by WHO, with funding from @eu_echo.

Dr. Orama highlights how mobile medical teams are reaching vulnerable communities with primary health care, emergency support, and nutrition screening—ensuring timely response & continuous access to care. Supported by WHO, with funding from @eu_echo. @ECHO_MiddleEast

Jalal Bateeh from Rural Damascus shares how the lab helped his brother get tested and treated quickly for malaria. Fast, free services reduced travel and costs, and timely results helped save his life. WHO supports @SyrMOfH, funded by @aics_it. @ItalyinSyria @Ste_Ravagnan

Dr. Houria Al-Qassab shares how mobile health teams are delivering essential care to displaced communities in northern Aleppo—ensuring no one is left behind. Supported by WHO, with funding from @eu_echo.

Across #Syria, stronger laboratory teams mean faster diagnosis and more timely care for people in need. With support from @aics_it, @SyrMOfH and @WHO trained 50 technicians on sample collection & rapid detection of priority epidemic diseases. Read how: emro.who.int/syria/news/stro…

In #Syria, recent flooding along the Euphrates River continues to pose public health risks for thousands of people in Deir ez-Zor and Ar-Raqqa. While water levels have started to recede in some areas, several water stations remain disrupted, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. Access challenges are also limiting people’s ability to reach functioning health facilities, with emergency referrals particularly affected. @WHO and partners continue to support the response led by national authorities and @SyrMofH, helping communities access safe water, timely medical care and lifesaving referrals, despite ongoing disruptions. Over the past few days, with support from @eu_echo, @WHO has delivered 7.5 tonnes of medical supplies to support health facilities and emergency response efforts, while also strengthening water quality monitoring and disease surveillance. To help maintain access to care, @WHO is also supporting 24/7 emergency referrals in Deir ez-Zor through 6 ambulances, 4 boats and 18 ambulance crew members. As authorities continue to monitor the situation, @WHO is strengthening preparedness to help maintain essential health services and enable a rapid response should health risks increase in the weeks ahead. Sustained operational support and flexible funding remain critical.

Ramia, a laboratory technician, shares how training staff from across Syria is strengthening laboratory teams’ skills, easing the burden on patients, helping them get diagnosed & ensuring high-quality services. WHO supports @SyrMOfH with practical training, funded by @aics_it.