Highlights
On 20 February, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Antakya, Tu¨rkiye (near the Syrian border), adding additional trauma for those who survived the previous earthquakes from 6 February.
In NW Syria, data reported from partners of suspected cases of cholera were 1,665 in week 7 (12-18 February), a rise of 12 per cent from the previous week. Around 45 per cent of these cases are children under five.
Across all earthquake affected areas in Syria, UNICEF, as WASH Cluster Lead, has reached more than 425,000 people with essential WASH supplies and services, including through water quality management support to 5 water stations and 89 reception centers in NW Syria serving around 190,000 affected people.
In NW Syria, UNICEF supported 19,781 children under five with nutrition preventative and curative services (Idleb and Aleppo). As Nutrition Cluster Lead, UNICEF undertook rapid nutrition assessments in 27 shelters in Lattakia as well as 241 shelters in Aleppo. A total of 20,800 children in Aleppo, Hama, Idleb, Lattakia, and Tartous were screened and, if required, provided with adequate treatment.
With UNICEF technical support and coordination as Education Cluster Lead, a total of 1,551 reportedly damaged schools have been assessed in Aleppo, Hama, Homs Lattakia which contributed to the timely reopening of 1,796 temporarily closed schools. In NW Syria, the Education Cluster has developed two standardized education rapid assessment tools to be used by all partners.
UNICEF and partners have reached more than 55,000 children with essential Child Protection services and supplies, including psychological first aid and recreational activities.
Source: UN Children’s Fund