Syria Crisis - Strengthening Essential Health Services - 2017-2019

December 2016 - The humanitarian situation in Syria continues to deteriorate as a result of the civil war in the country. An estimated 13.5 million people continue to be in need of humanitarian assistance 6.1 million of which are displaced internally by violence and 975 080 located in besieged communities according to the United Nations. Repeated and deliberate attacks on humanitarian and medical workers continue to plague the conflict adding to the vulnerability of millions of people particularly women and children who are affected by the conflict and struggle for access to the most basic services. With GAC’s support this project provides up to 738 900 conflict affected persons with access to health services. Project activities include: (1) delivery of primary health care consultations including sexual and reproductive health; (2) provision of support to partners for purchase of primary level drugs consumables and medical equipment; and (3) provision of quality referral system to patients.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to primary health care including sexual and reproductive health through directly implemented activities and support to partner health facilities; and (2) conflict-affected population have access to secondary health care through an effective referral system. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are food insecure.