A look at the current situation in Syria

Of a total population of over 4 million people in north-west Syria, it is estimated that around 2.7 million IDPs are considered as people in need of humanitarian aid. New and protracted IDPs share the same urgent needs, in an area that has limited shelter options and where the fighting has caused the destruction of civilian infrastructure, including health facilities, schools, bakeries, and has disrupted the provision of basic services. With an increase in hostilities and deteriorating economic situation coupled with harsh weather conditions that have been severely damaging IDPs’ shelter and properties, the population is now facing more difficulties in addressing their basic needs. Bad weather conditions and fire-related incidents continue to affect the displaced population, while new displacements continue to be tracked.

The cross-border humanitarian response continues under the UN Security Council Resolution that was renewed in July 2021.

The vaccination campaign started in May 2021 and over 236,000 people have been vaccinated to date. At the same time, the number of positive COVID-19 cases has been rising steadily and reached 92,229 cases with 2,244 deaths (2.4% death rate) and 62,366 (67.6%) recoveries. While access to health and adequate sanitation in the context of continuous displacement remains limited across the region, the humanitarian community is actively operating to deliver lifesaving assistance while ensuring the safety of the people.

_{Source and Credit: UNHCR}