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WHO raises appeal for victims in Syria and Turkey to $84.5 million

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus launched an initial appeal for $43 million in aid. | Fountain: EFE

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today increased its international request for financial assistance to $84.5 million to help victims of the February 6 earthquake in Turkey And Syrianearly double what was requested a week ago.

Last weekend during my visit to Syria to oversee humanitarian activities, Director General WHOTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, launched an initial appeal for $43 million in aid.

Help WHO to areas devastated by earthquakes includes sending medical supplies, first aid equipment to victims, sending experts to identify possible sources of infectious and respiratory diseases, and providing psychological and psychosocial assistance to victims.

Tedros emphasized this week that many of the quake survivors, especially in Syria They lack adequate housing and access to health care, food and drinking water.

harsh living conditions for survivors

Survivors of the February 6th earthquake Syria They don’t have proper housing and access to health care, food or drinking water, the CEO said. World Health Organization (WHO), after returning from that country to analyze the effects of earthquakes in the area.

“I have been able to see firsthand the destruction of entire communities, the enormous suffering of the population, and the courage and determination of survivors and earthquake responders,” Tedros said at his weekly press briefing.

The Ethiopian expert added that during his visit, he met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus to increase access to the border from Turkey so that humanitarian aid can more easily reach the devastated areas.

Two additional border crossings were opened on Monday, allowing more convoys from WHO and other international agencies, recalled Tedros.

” WHO remains committed to helping the people of Syria, both now and in the days, months and years ahead,” said the head of the organization, which over the weekend solicited $43 million from the international community to fund its post-earthquake support for the two countries.

Tedros He added that on the road between Damascus and Aleppo, he could also see “the legacy left by the conflict, with a trail of destroyed and abandoned cities.”

EFE


Source: RPP

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