WHO Regional Director Urges Increased Investment in Syria’s Health Sector

Importance of Investing in Syrian Health

Failure to invest in the health of the Syrian people will only deepen instability in the war-ravaged country and pose threats to regional and global security, according to a senior official with the World Health Organization (WHO).

Statement by Dr. Hanan Balkhy

Lives are at risk, and “the cost of inaction is simply too high”, emphasized Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, in a recent statement following a five-day visit to Syria.

Take Action Now

To address the critical health situation in Syria, immediate action is required to prevent further escalation of the crisis.