In line with our ongoing commitment to exert all possible efforts and seek new partnerships to provide the necessary support for the health sector, and in light of the significant challenges facing northwestern Syria, particularly regarding funding cuts and the closure of many health facilities and specialized services, the Idlib Health Directorate dispatched the head of the Research and Development Department on a tour to East Asian countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Maldives, with the aim of holding extensive meetings with all organizations and associations working in the humanitarian field in these countries.

During these tours, which included over 30 organizations, associations, entities, and universities, the delegation presented a comprehensive overview of the current health situation in northwestern Syria, addressing the key challenges facing the sector and the most urgent needs, particularly concerning support for specialized centers and services in health facilities, in addition to healthcare for cancer patients and prosthetics.

Under the guidance of the Idlib Health Directorate, the delegation presented a set of proposed projects to these entities and institutions, which showed great interest in supporting health projects for the local population in the region. This enhances the opportunities for securing additional funding from new donors who have not previously worked in the area, contributing to the improvement of healthcare services and alleviating the suffering of our people in northern Syria.