WHO will also procure essential medical equipment to support emergency surgery and waste management systems in hospitals. Boosting hospitals’ surgical capacity will improve the health outcomes of seriously ill and wounded patients. The proper management and disposal of medical waste will enhance patient safety, reduce the spread of nosocomial infections and help support a sustainable environment.
Ms Elizabeth Hoff, WHO Representative in Syria, extended her thanks to the Government of Kuwait for its new donation. “Kuwait has been one of our most reliable and generous donors since the conflict began. Its contributions have gone a long way towards alleviating the suffering of Syrian families,” she said. “This donation will give new momentum to our efforts to reach increasing numbers of Syrians in need, especially people living in areas that have only recently become accessible following changes in political control.”
Since the conflict began, the Government of Kuwait has donated a total of more than US$ 46 million to help WHO respond to overwhelming health needs in Syria and mitigate the suffering of hundreds of thousands of Syrians. This latest donation was made following the Fourth Humanitarian Pledging Conference for Syria held in Brussels, Belgium on 25 April 2018.
