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The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Türkiye and northern Syria brought horror and devastation to the affected populations on an unimaginable scale. Since the earthquake, WHO has been providing supplies and working with health officials to direct medical teams and support where they are most needed.
The Syrian people everywhere in the country – who have already lost so much and so many in 12 years of war, major economic decline, and continuous disease outbreaks – once again show the resilience needed to withstand this new, immense, challenge with inspiring determination.
Regional Director's briefing on earthquake in southern Türkiye and northern Syria
Let me again express my deepest condolences to the people of Syria. As my colleague Dr Iman Shankiti noted, we expect the death toll to increase in the coming days. Our hearts and thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those whose lives were lost as a result of this tragic event.
Our priority now is to make sure that those who have been injured receive the life-saving care they need, as soon as possible, to prevent further loss of life and disability. And that those who have lost their homes and livelihoods are not exposed to further public health risks.
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News
For Syria’s earthquake victims, the suffering continues
25 October 2023
WHO and Ministry of Health collaborate to enhance Syria’s medical supply chain
21 March 2023
WHO calls on global community to stand by Syria at Brussels donor conference
20 March 2023
24 hours under the rubble: 10-year-old Fatima lives to tell her story
16 March 2023
WHO and UNICEF launch cholera vaccination campaign in northwest Syria amidst earthquake response
8 March 2023
Novo Nordisk Foundation supports earthquake-affected Syrians with DKK 13 million
6 March 2023
WHO health supplies continue to flow into all areas in Syria affected by the earthquake
23 February 2023
Photo essay
From the field
Quotes from the Regional Director
Quotes from the WHO Representative for Syria
Syrians who survived 12 years of war describe the earthquake
Video testimonials