Crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic
WHO
Syrian family in one of the mobile clinics in Damascus.
21 April 2013 - The Ministry of Health has reported that after the alleged deliberate release of chemicals near Aleppo, 25 people were killed and 134 were injured. Reported symptoms included: loss of consciousness, dimness of vision and neurological symptoms. United Nations’ senior advisers are working closely with relevant bodies, including the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and WHO, to investigate this matter further.
Situation reports
Media centre
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Read the appeal by heads of leading UN humanitarian agencies for the people of the Syrian Arab Republic
15 April 2013 - Leading UN humanitarian agencies appeal to political leaders involved to meet their responsibility to the people of the Syrian Arab Republic and to the future of the region. -
Measles and polio vaccination campaign targets 2.5 million children in the Syrian Arab Republic - 6 December 2012
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Health Emergency Highlights
WHO Emergency Response to the Syrian Crisis
Donor alerts
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Read the update on the crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic
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WHO requires US$ 39.8 million until June 2013 to respond to the acute health needs of populations affected by the crisis. -
WHO is requesting US$ 56 million to address health needs - January 2013
pdf, 158kb - WHO scales up response to crisis - 15 January 2013
