In this moment, we must also stand with those in countries like Syria where years of bombing has left the public health system in disarray.
John, over the past few months, 84 Syrian health centers operated by the IRC and other humanitarian agencies have had to suspend operations. Life in Syria was already tougher than most of us can imagine — now, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, families there need us more than ever.
We're hopeful that the recent ceasefire in Idlib holds and brings much-needed relief for families and children who have endured years of airstrikes, shellings and violence. But these breaks in hostilities are never certain and have been short-lived in the past.
And, John, the truth is: even in this moment, millions of Syrians remain displaced.
