Syria Strengthening the blood bank system in seven governorates in Syria Programs After nearly 14 years of war, a large part of Syria’s health infrastructure has been destroyed. Restoring a functioning health system is one of the country’s greatest challenges. Numerous hospitals, health centers, and other medical services are either not operational or only partially functional. Blood transfusions in particular—vital for the treatment of severe injuries, complications during childbirth, and chronic illnesses such as thalassemia—often cannot be carried out safely. In many regions of the country, there is a lack of functioning blood banks, technical equipment, and sufficiently qualified personnel. To address this situation, action medeor, together with the Syrian partner organization WATAN and in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health, supports the establishment and strengthening of the blood supply system. As part of the project, the infrastructure of selected blood banks is modernized, medical equipment and consumables are provided, and healthcare professionals receive comprehensive training. In addition, a national quality assurance system is being established that develops and implements binding standards and guidelines for safe and reliable blood transfusions. In this way, the project contributes to sustainably improving medical care in Syria and ensuring fast and reliable access to life-saving blood transfusions. Your Contact Person Sarah Weiß Programme Manager Nepal, Syria and Bangladesh Phone: +49 2156 9788-152 TPL_EMAIL This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.