Reports

Situation Overview COVID-19 cases are still on the rise across Syria, a trend likely to further worsen during the colder winter months. As of 30 November 2020, 7,887 cases of COVID-19 were officially confirmed by the Minister…

New York, 16 December 2020 As delivered Thank you very much indeed, Mr. President. I will focus today on five areas: first, COVID-19; second, the humanitarian impact of the economic crisis; third, protection of civilians; fourth, humanitarian access; and…

Background and methodology The aim of the Emergency Needs Tracking (ENT) System is to track the key priority needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northwest Syria, as well as identifying communities with households in direct need…

Executive Summary / Highlights Epidemiological overview: As of 20 October 2020,the total number of reported confirmed cases across all areas of Syria was 11,575, an increase of 161% since 20 October where 4,429 total cases had been…

More than two million displaced people living in northwestern Syria are bracing themselves for an impending winter that will make already harsh living conditions even more unbearable. For many families, this is not the first winter…

This report is produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), in collaboration with humanitarian partners. The next report will be issued on or around 30 December. HIGHLIGHTS As…

Background and methodology The aim of the Emergency Needs Tracking (ENT) System is to track the key priority needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northwest Syria, as well as identifying communities with households in direct need…

Chronic Malnutrition in North West Syria: Health facility nutrition surveillance data indicates that Chronic Malnutrition (stunting) rate among children under 5 years in North West Syria is currently at 34 percent showing a consistent increase throughout 2020…

Since January, UNHCR has sent across the border 155,000 core relief items kits and shelter materials to assist over 820,000 individuals. UNHCR’s protection partners have been able to adapt their activities to the COVID-19 situation, without disrupting…

This report is produced by OCHA Syria in Damascus in collaboration with WHO Syria and Damascus-based humanitarian partners, and does not reflect cross-border operations. HIGHLIGHTS • Number of people confirmed by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to have…