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. 

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.

In south Türkiye, Hatay, Gaziantep, Adiyaman and Malatya 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 25,000 hygiene kits, over 50 tons of firewood and over 740,000 litres of water). In addition, we have provided mental health and psychosocial support to people affected by the earthquakes. Our support also includes water and sanitation improvements, showers and toilet installation, amongst other services.