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Syria has been grappling with the dramatic consequences of war for over a decade, affecting millions of civilians. The destroyed medical infrastructure, limited access to healthcare, and immense humanitarian needs make every form of assistance crucial. We have been working in Syria since 2017, responding to both immediate crises and the long-term needs of local communities.

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Why is medical aid in Syria’s Idlib so needed today?

After 14 years of war, northwestern Syria continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis. In the Idlib region, around 720,000 internally displaced people live there, many in camps or makeshift shelters. At the same time, the region has received a large number of people returning to their homes across Syria.

Access to healthcare remains very limited — only about 57% of public hospitals are fully operational, and just 30% of primary healthcare centers are functioning. For many families, even basic treatment is financially out of reach.

The situation is particularly difficult in the Maaret Tamsrin district, where around 261,000 people live. More than half are displaced persons, and about 12% are families returning after years of conflict. Nearly one in five people lives with a disability, which further limits access to healthcare.

For residents of the Bhouri community, which has around 29,000 people, the local Primary Healthcare Center is often the only place where they can receive free medical assistance.

Syria is currently in the early recovery phase after more than a decade of conflict, sanctions, and mass displacement. According to UN data, in 2025 around 16.7 million people in the country require humanitarian assistance, including 15.8 million in need of medical support. More than 90% of the population lives below the poverty line, and the healthcare system remains severely weakened and fragmented, limiting access to treatment and basic medical services.

Primary Healthcare Center in Bhouri

The project ensures the daily operation of the Center and a mobile clinic, which together form a basic healthcare system for the entire area.

At the Center, patients receive free basic and specialist medical care, including consultations, diagnostics, and treatment.

Every day the facility:

  • receives patients requiring consultations with a general practitioner, pediatrician, gynecologist, and internist
  • performs basic laboratory diagnostics
  • provides first aid and treats injuries
  • supplies free medications
  • conducts treatment and prevention of malnutrition
  • offers psychological and psychosocial support for people in crisis

      • In parallel, a mobile clinic operates, reaching people living in remote communities and camps. Daily medical outreach allows access for those unable to reach the facility themselves — especially elderly people, pregnant women, children, and people with disabilities.

      The mobile team conducts screenings, refers patients for further treatment, carries out preventive activities, and provides health education, reducing the risk of infectious disease spread in overcrowded camps.

 

Thanks to the support this year:

  • around 15,500 people will receive free medical consultations and diagnostics
  • the Center will conduct around 34,100 medical consultations
  • around 7,900 people will receive malnutrition treatment support
  • around 13,300 people will be covered by the mobile clinic
  • around 970 people will receive psychological and psychosocial support
  • over 5,000 children will receive pediatric care
  • at least 6,000 women and girls will receive gynecological care

Our work in Syria (2017–2025)

Between 2017 and 2025, we carried out humanitarian activities in Syria, responding to the effects of a long armed conflict, sudden crises, and long-term health needs of the population.

Our work included support for victims of war and natural disasters, rebuilding access to medical care, and strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the most affected regions.

During this period, we implemented:

  • Crisis response (2023 earthquake)
    We provided immediate medical assistance after the 2023 earthquake in Syria and Turkey, supporting the efforts of Physicians Across Continents Turkey in delivering urgent aid to victims. The response included life-saving support and strengthening overwhelmed healthcare facilities, including emergency and trauma surgery services, medication deliveries, nutritional support for displaced people, and fuel for key medical facilities.
  • Prosthetics and rehabilitation
    We provided over 400 prostheses for children and adults, along with comprehensive rehabilitation preparing patients for their use. This included physiotherapy, gait training, and functional support, helping many patients regain mobility and independence.
  • Maternal and child health support
    We delivered life-saving medical equipment for newborns in the maternity and pediatric hospital in Al-Raqqa, strengthening perinatal care in the region.
  • Strengthening the local health system
    We collaborated with the Kurdish Red Crescent, supporting local medical structures in maintaining and developing basic healthcare services under crisis conditions.
  • Long-term recovery
    We established rehabilitation centers equipped with modern medical devices, where people after amputations and severe injuries received comprehensive medical and rehabilitative care.

Our activities in Syria from 2017 to 2025 addressed the direct consequences of conflict and natural disasters, while also contributing to the long-term process of rebuilding the healthcare system. Each project helped improve access to treatment and support for those most affected by the war.

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Syria

So far:

400+
prosthetics for patients

2026 / Syria

Support for primary healthcare, mental health, and the treatment of malnutrition in the Idlib region of Syria.

Calendar

Duration:

1.03.2026-31.12.2026

Localization

Location:

Idlib

Partner

Funding:

Polish Aid MFA

Partner

Partner:

UOSSM

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