After 5 years of a brutal and senseless conflict over a quarter of a million Syrians have been killed and over half the population forced from their homes out of fear and want. Some 4.6 million people are barely existing in places that few can leave and aid cannot reach. A further 4.8 million people have fled the country.
In the past few weeks however, we are seeing signs of momentum, fragile glimmers of hope. Fewer bombs are falling; humanitarian access has opened up in some places; negotiators from all sides are preparing to come together and talk. As humanitarians we welcome progress where it means real change.
WHO
After 5 years of prolonged conflict, more than 50% of hospitals and health clinics are no longer functioning in Syria.
WHO
More than 11 million people are in need of health services in Syria.
EPA
In 2015 WHO delivered 17.2 million medical treatments to people in need.
WHO
In 2015 WHO vaccinated 2.9 million children against polio and 1.6 million against measles.
EPA
In 2015 WHO donated 1.9 million blood safety kits and 300 000 blood bags to help care for injured Syrians.
EPA
In 2015 WHO provided 760 injured Syrian people with artificial limbs.
WHO
More than 25 000 people have been newly injured each month since the conflict started.
WHO
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WHO and partners call for increased access, and respect for international law, to reach millions of people who need access to urgent health care.
WHO
WHO and health partners need $437 million to reach more people with lifesaving medical care in 2016.