The Health Cluster in northwest Syria is facing a worsening health crisis, with rising cases of respiratory illnesses due to harsh winter conditions, inadequate heating, and overcrowded camps. UN agencies and partners are working to improve healthcare access, delivering vital medical supplies, food, and humanitarian aid to the region. However, ongoing challenges persist, including funding shortages and recent landmine explosions that have strained the health system.
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Syria’s foreign minister to attend EU conference in Brussels
Syria’s foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani will participate in an annual EU conference in Brussels on March 17, 2025, focusing on Syria’s economic recovery and reconstruction post-al-Assad regime. The EU plans to reveal additional funding, potentially involving the European Investment Bank, to support Syria’s transition and address humanitarian needs, amid concerns of a US aid freeze exacerbating the crisis. The EU is expected to increase financial commitments towards Syria’s reconstruction, aiming for a contribution similar to...
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