In Syria, which has been ravaged by years of conflict and crisis, the conditions of the health system continue to be unstable. Un Ponte Per has been working in the country at the service of its communities for over 15 years, with the aim of supporting them in their efforts to build a quality, public and accessible health system, in defiance of the continuous crises that the country is going through.
Despite this, there are still many people in need, especially with regard to free access to care.
This new humanitarian intervention, funded by the European Union and concentrated in the Governorate of Aleppo, aims to reach out to local populations, ensuring improved access to services for 310,000 people, 30% of whom are internally displaced, and 30% women and minors. The project also aims to strengthen the operational capacities of more than 370 health professionals and practitioners, as well as 35 local health authorities.
In the districts where UPP will operate, specific District Service Support Plans (DSSPs) for primary health care and referral services will be developed and approved in each. Primary health care facilities will be rehabilitated, equipped and made operational in line with the District Service Support Plans. Health information systems will be strengthened in the individual facilities, and integrated with the national DHIS2 (District Health Information Software) platform.
This will also make the mechanism for responding to emergencies and providing the necessary health supplies more effective. Community health initiatives in the facilities will be pursued to reach out to affected communities.
Thanks to the valuable support of the European Union, UPP will be able to guarantee assistance to the people in Syria until July 2029.
