20230206 Earthquake, Idlib, Northwestern Syria

Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

Powerful earthquakes hit the south of Türkiye and northwest Syria in February, resulting in over 50,000 deaths and many more injuries, as well as massive damage to infrastructure.

The consequences of the earthquakes have exacerbated the already precarious humanitarian situation for people in northwest Syria. Fifty-five medical facilities in Syria were damaged and several others have been completely destroyed, hindering their capacity to respond. In this context, both medical and relief support remain priorities for the thousands of people who lost their homes and are exposed to cold temperatures. 

Our teams in northwest Syria are supporting medical facilities by providing donations as well as staff to help treat injured patients. We are also supporting ambulances to facilitate the referral of patients, providing relief items to people affected, setting up mobile clinics in shelters and reception camps for essential medical services, and offering psychological aid. So far, our teams have donated 27 tons of medical supplies in Syria.

In south Türkiye, Hatay, Gaziantep and Diyarbakir appear to be the areas most affected by the earthquakes. Our teams are conducting relief activities in collaboration with local partners through donations (providing over 27,000 hygiene kits, over 14,000 relief items and over 20,000 litres of water). We have also provided mental health and psychosocial support to people affected by the earthquakes, including volunteers and search and rescue teams.

 
Providing healthcare among the rubble in Jindires
Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

Northwest Syria: Providing healthcare amongst the rubble in Jindires

Project Update 27 Mar 2023
 
Malatya, Türkiye, after earthquakes
Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

Surviving among the rubble: Syria and Türkiye one month on

Interview 9 Mar 2023
 
Hepatitis E cases in Al-Tanideba, Sudan
Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

MSF remains committed to providing care in all areas of Syria

Press Release 22 Feb 2023
 
MSF Shipment from Dubaï hub to Syria
Türkiye and Syria earthquake response

MSF calls for urgent assistance to people in northwest Syria

Press Release 19 Feb 2023
 
Earthquake Northwestern Syria, 7 February 2023
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Hospitals overwhelmed after earthquakes: “The rooms were covered in blood” 

Voices from the Field 17 Feb 2023
 
MSF response to the earthquakes through Atmeh Hospital
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Vital needs grow in northwest Syria after the earthquakes

Project Update 15 Feb 2023
 
20230206 Earthquake, Idlib, Northwestern Syria
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People in northwest Syria need urgent support after earthquakes

Voices from the Field 13 Feb 2023
 
Earthquake Northwestern Syria, 7 February 2023
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Four things to know about the earthquake response in Türkiye and Syria

Project Update 8 Feb 2023
 
20230206 Earthquake, Idlib, Northwestern Syria
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MSF scales up response after earthquakes hit south Türkiye and northwest Syria

Press Release 6 Feb 2023