As the conflict in Syria's Aleppo intensifies, the WHO said they are providing life-saving services and health supplies for thousands of people.
Attacks on Health Care Sector Must Stop In Syria: WHO
Throughout this entire conflict in Syria, regular attacks on health services were seen. In the last few months the situation has got desperately worse.
Throughout this entire conflict in Syria, regular attacks on health services were seen. In the last few months the situation has got desperately worse.
‘WHO and partners have prepared detailed plans to evacuate the critically ill and injured out of eastern Aleppo and allow health staff and medical supplies in, once access is possible.’
As the humanitarian situation deteriorates, an estimated 31,500 people have been internally displaced. In the western part of the city, where civilians are facing escalating violence, hospitals are overwhelmed with wounded patients. WHO and health partners have sufficient supplies in western Aleppo to immediately support up to 80,000 people through fixed primary health care centres, mobile teams and life-saving interventions in supported hospitals.
From its hub in southern Turkey, WHO and partners are monitoring the displacement of people from eastern Aleppo to opposition-controlled areas in western rural Aleppo or Idlib. Health facilities are stocked with medical supplies, 10 mobile clinics are positioned near possible routes of movement, and ambulances are on standby to assist and transfer people who may require hospitalisation.
World Health Organization: Delivering Healthcare In Syria 'Almost Impossible'
Islamic State-controlled areas in Syria pose the greatest difficulties. Nearly 1.7 million people are living in territory held by the group.
Islamic State-controlled areas in Syria pose the greatest difficulties. Nearly 1.7 million people are living in territory held by the group.
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