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SITUATION AT A GLANCE 52,104 Earthquake-related Deaths Reported in Türkiye and Syria Media – March 2023 240,000 Number of Damaged or Destroyed Buildings in Türkiye and Syria UN – March 2023 2.7 MILLION Number of People Displaced in Türkiye IOM – March…

After the initial earthquakes that struck south Türkiye and northwest Syria, the region has registered hundreds of aftershocks, adding to the death toll, material damage and trauma of the survivors. One month on, the search and rescue…

Situation Update One month has passed since earthquakes rocked Türkiye and Northwest Syria. This is a solemn milestone, and one pauses us to pause and reflect on the gravity of this devastating disaster. An estimated 24 million people are…

Overview of Developments In Syria, an estimated 8.8 million individuals have been affected by the earthquakes. Over 1,400 deaths and 2,350 injuries have been reported by the Syrian Ministry of Health. The Shelter and Non-Food Item (SNFI) Sector,…

1. Executive Summary 1.1 Background The recent devastating earthquakes in NW Syria, occurring after more than a dozen years of civil war, have left the healthcare system overwhelmed and in desperate need of repair. To determine the feasibility…

Cairo/Amman, 8 March 2023: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in coordination with health authorities, the Syria Immunization Group (SIG), and Gavi - the Vaccine Alliance, kicked off a cholera…

Key figures in north-west Syria 4,500+ Deaths due to earthquakes 8,700+ Injuries due to earthquakes 10,600+ Partially or fully damaged buildings 53,100+ Suspected cholera cases Highlights • More than 4,500 deaths and 8,700 injuries have been reported in north-west Syria, as of…

More than 50,000 people lost their lives trapped under the rubble, and at least 2.2 million people are now facing homelessness and renewed displacement due to the earthquakes that ripped through south-central Türkiye and parts of…

Key Developments ● Priority geographical areas: The earthquakes severely affected northwest Syria, home to about 4.5 million people. The districts with the highest number of deaths and injuries are Harim, followed by Afrin and Jisr-Ash-Shugur. ● Priority needs:…

2 in 3 children surveyed by the IRC showed signs of psychological distress, such as increased crying, sadness and nightmares. Safety concerns for women and girls due to now crowded living situations and insufficient access to basic…