Damascus: The UN has announced its ongoing collaboration with partners to provide humanitarian assistance to approximately 2.5 million people in Syria each month, despite a significant reduction in funding from key donors. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric stated that since the beginning of the year, 1,185 trucks loaded with humanitarian supplies have entered Syria from Turkiye, marking a sixfold increase compared to the same period in 2024.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the health sector in Syria is under considerable strain due to a shortage of medicine, high healthcare costs, and overcrowded shelters, which elevate the risk of disease outbreaks. Dujarric emphasized that roughly 16 million Syrians are in dire need of healthcare services.
The spokesman also highlighted the threats posed by remnants of the conflict and unexploded devices, which continue to endanger civilians across the nation. He urged for expanded awareness campaigns to educate people about these threats, the removal of explosives, and support for survivors.
Despite the urgent need, only 11 percent of the USD two billion humanitarian response plan aimed at assisting eight million people has been secured.