Syria

In 2024, waves of conflict and contamination with explosive devices resulted in civilian casualties and further displacements towards the north-west, where over two million displaced people were already living in camps. Attacks on essential infrastructure, including water, electricity and healthcare, also disrupted basic services and made it increasingly difficult to meet fundamental needs.

The influence of regional conflicts, particularly in Lebanon, has intensified pressure on already limited resources in Syria. Hit by inflation and currency devaluation, the Syrian economy has plunged a large section of the population into extreme poverty. Women, girls and people with disabilities are especially vulnerable and face gender-based violence and negative coping mechanisms, such as child labour and early marriage.

More recently, the deteriorating economic situation in the country and the impacts of climate change (including earthquakes in 2023) have further exacerbated the vulnerability of the Syrian people.

Since October 2012, Médecins du Monde has been providing Syrian nurses, midwives, pharmacists and doctors with training and support. This helps with maintaining service continuity, despite the lack of public financing for health infrastructure at the national level. In 2024, two health centres and two mobile clinics were supported through a local partner.

Many civilians who have been displaced have been able to access care and treatment through health centres in urban areas and through mobile clinics. Health services including antenatal and postnatal care have been provided to 753,162 people in the north-west and north-east of Syria.