AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicines Access in Syria: Kidney transplant patients in Tartous report key immunosuppressants like mycophenolate mofetil and tacrolimus are being cut off by the Syrian regime’s Ministry of Health, pushing people to buy abroad or from the black market at steep prices. Humanitarian Aid: Jordan’s Hashemite Charity Organization sent its 10th aid convoy to Lebanon—26 trucks carrying food, medical supplies, hygiene kits, tents and mobile bakeries—bringing the total to 197 trucks since the crisis resumed. Vaccination Watch: WHO/UNICEF report global childhood immunization is only slightly improving, but 13.5 million infants still received no routine vaccines in 2025; measles outbreaks spread across 57 countries as coverage stays below protection targets, with conflict-affected places including Syria highlighted. Caregiver Crisis Risk (US): Healthcare workers and advocates warn that ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians could worsen staffing shortages in nursing homes and home care, threatening vulnerable patients. Syria Security & Trust: In Damascus, residents say they feel safe despite bombings and unrest, but distrust official information—highlighting ongoing security concerns. Israel’s Medical Push in Mount Hermon: Israeli forces reportedly began building a hospital in Qal’at Jandal, with local divisions over outreach and loyalty. Trade Pressure on Syrian Exports: Syria’s consumer protection group says exports to Iraq face higher costs and barriers like exclusion from Iraq’s import financing platform, urging joint investment and a free trade zone. US-Iran Escalation: US strikes expanded to targets including around Tehran and missile sites, while Iran retaliated with attacks on US-allied bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan—raising regional health and safety stakes.
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