Syria Damascus

Since the beginning of the civil war in 2011, Syria has witnessed significant challenges in the humanitarian and security situation across the country, an increase in the targeting of civilian infrastructure, and a marked increase in internal displacement. Since the onset of the crisis the average life expectancy has fallen by 20 years. Destruction of medical infrastructure means that there is greatly decreased health care available in Syria.

The coordination mechanism is working to provide emergency and trauma care, as well as to provide basic health provision where it has collapsed. Medical workers have been repeatedly attacked, and there is an intense shortage of trained staff. Nutrition, trauma, sexual violence, reproductive health and mental health are all being targeted.

The information displayed here is updated in reference to the Health Cluster dashboard, in quarterly periods.