The European Union, through its Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations department, has contributed €22 million to support the World Health Organization’s efforts to sustain life-saving and life-sustaining health services for people across Syria.

The funding will enable WHO to maintain essential health services, strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak response, and treat severe acute malnutrition among vulnerable groups. Over the next year, the support will ensure access to healthcare for more than 6.5 million people across all governorates in Syria.

“We are deeply grateful to the European Union for its continued partnership and commitment to health in Syria,” said Acting WHO Representative in Syria, Christina Bethke. “This funding arrives at a critical time when the health system remains severely strained after years of conflict. Keeping humanitarian health services running is essential as Syria enters its recovery phase. A well-planned transition will ensure lifesaving care continues while early recovery and development efforts help rebuild the health system for long-term stability.”