The World Health Organization confirmed that 145 health facilities and 7 hospitals were damaged in northern Syria as a result of the earthquake that hit the country on the 6th of last month.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the international organization, said at a press conference: “Actually, Syrians believe that the earthquake is the lighter of two troubles. The Syrian people are experiencing this.
On the other hand, Rick Brennan, WHO Regional Emergency Service Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, pointed out that after returning from Northern Syria, the need for medicine and vaccines, as well as vital equipment such as X, is great in Syria. -rail machines and surgical instruments.
The UN official noted that the World Health Organization has already started to request equipment and supplies and is working on a joint approach with United Nations partners to take advantage of the temporary suspension of sanctions imposed on the Syrian regime following the earthquake.
The United Nations World Health Organization also took advantage of the temporary lifting of sanctions imposed on areas under the control of the Assad regime, and declared “rapid action” for aid.
