WHO releases US$2 million in emergency funds to support health response in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria

Countries: Lebanon, Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic Source: World Health Organization 15 March 2026, Cairo, Egypt — As humanitarian health needs continue to rise across parts of the Middle East, WHO has released US$2 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) to support the health response in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria. The fund is an internal rapid financing mechanism, allowing the Organization to quickly release funds to support critical health operations during emergencies while additional donor funding is