UNFPA Whole of Syria Situation Report #3: Türkiye-Syria Earthquake - 17 February 2023

Ten days have passed following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Syria and Türkiye on 6 February, impacting the governorates of Idleb, Aleppo, Lattakia, and Hama.

Prior to the earthquake, 15.3 million people were estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance throughout the country. While casualty figures are increasing every day, more than 5,800 fatalities have been reported across Syria as of February 12, most of which (more than 4,400) have been registered in the country’s north-west. Over 11,000 injuries have been reported.

Two additional border crossings were opened for UN aid delivery to north-west Syria on 14 February: Bab Al-Salam and Al Ra’ee. This will allow the timely delivery of humanitarian aid to the affected areas.

UNFPA is delivering reproductive health supplies, medicines and equipment to support maternal health, and supporting services to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, along with psychological first aid and psychosocial support.