Fifty tonnes of lifesaving medical supplies have arrived in Türkiye via the European Union (EU) Humanitarian Air Bridge, ready for delivery to health facilities in Syria. The shipment, coordinated by WHO, will provide much-needed support to Primary health care centers and hospitals in areas where the healthcare needs are the most pressing.

“This delivery will provide millions of Syrians facing extraordinary hardship, with much needed life-saving medical supplies” said WHO Emergency Lead for the Gaziantep field office Rosa Crestani.

“These supplies could not have come at a more critical time, as health workers struggle to provide care in overstretched facilities. We are deeply grateful to the EU for its unwavering support, which has made this consignment possible. This delivery will help save lives and strengthen services in areas where health care systems are overstretched. WHO will continue to deliver vital support wherever it is needed most.”