UK announces urgent aid for 85,000 in southern Syria
SUWAYDA, Syria (North Press) – The United Kingdom announced on Tuesday the launch of an emergency humanitarian aid package valued at £1.7 million to assist more than 85,000 Syrians affected by the latest surge of violence in southern Syria.
According to an official statement from the British government, the aid will target vulnerable populations in the governorates of Suwayda, Daraa, and rural Damascus. The package includes food supplies, clean drinking water, sanitation materials, and urgent medical support for displaced communities.
The assistance comes in response to ongoing instability and deteriorating humanitarian conditions in these regions, where recent clashes and insecurity have triggered new waves of displacement and disrupted essential services. The aid aims to address urgent needs while supporting local medical infrastructure strained by the crisis.
The UK government stated that mobile medical teams will be dispatched to deliver essential healthcare services to remote and affected areas. The effort will also include the distribution of emergency medicines and medical equipment to health facilities, with a particular focus on maternal health through specialized support for pregnant women and new mothers.
The British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) emphasized that the delivery will be conducted in partnership with trusted international and local organizations, including the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), International Medical Corps, and Syrian NGOs, under the Syria Support Fund.
“Strict monitoring mechanisms have been established to ensure that aid reaches those in genuine need,” the statement added, referencing accountability measures to prevent diversion.