Feb 2023 - Oct 2023
Emergency Relief and Healthcare in Syria and Türkiye
© MSF/ Omar haj Kadour
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Médecins sans frontières
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian association. For 50 years, it has provided medical assistance to people whose lives or health are in danger, mainly as a result of armed conflicts, epidemics or natural disasters. We’ve funded its work regularly since 2014 to provide lifesaving care across Africa, Asia and - during the COVID-19 crisis – Europe.
CHALLENGE
© International Blue Crescent
ACTION
IN NORTHWEST SYRIA
Just a few hours after the quakes MSF teams in Syria were able to support and rehabilitate hospitals and clinics in Idlib and Aleppo governorates, providing equipment, medical care and emergency relief for thousands of injured people. The organisation also ran mobile clinics in shelters and reception camps to improve access to basic medical services such as maternity and paediatric care and psychological aid and alleviate the hardships endured by displaced people in the most affected areas such as Jindires, Sarmada, Armanaz, Jisr Al-Shughur, Al-Maland, Harim and Salqin.
IN THE SOUTH OF TÜRKIYE
In Türkiye, MSF partnered with various local organisations to provide humanitarian and relief assistance, including the distribution of hygiene kits and medical, food, water and logistical supplies, as well as blankets, stoves and warm clothes to help people survive the severe winter cold. MSF-supported teams also provided mental health and psychosocial support for survivors, volunteers and search and rescue teams.
IMPACT
consultations provided
in Syria through mobile clinics and supported health facilities
relief items distributed
in Syria including hygiene and kitchen kits, blankets, tents and mattresses
relief items provided
in Türkiye, including hygiene kits, blankets and tents, by the end of May 2023
meals provided
a well as 4.3M LITRES OF WATER and 96+ TONS of fruit and vegetables in Türkiye by end of May 2023
people assisted
with psychosocial support in Türkiye by the end of May 2023.
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