By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN aid coordination office on Tuesday said that humanitarians continue to respond to needs in Syria as security and logistical conditions permit.
OCHA reported that the cross-border operation from Türkiye into the northwest is running without impediments.
Some 21 trucks carrying 500 metric tonnes of food for 175,000 people from the WFP crossed into Idlib through the Bab Al-Hawa border crossing, OCHA stated.
In northeast Syria, cholera vaccination is ongoing in Al-Hol camp in Al-Hasakeh, with the support of the WHO and the UNICEF.
They said that the development is part of a 10-day campaign that began on Saturday.
UN refugee agency in collaboration with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, is working to provide essential non-food items to displaced families in need.
OCHA said that in Aleppo, child protection services have resumed, with 26 fixed centres and 12 mobile teams active in urban and rural areas.
WHO delivered 2.5 tonnes of emergency kits, IV fluids and medical supplies to Aleppo University Hospital and Al Razi hospital.
UNDP also delivered 6,000 litres of fuel to Zahi Azraq Hospital.
OCHA warned that supply shortages, financial liquidity issues and insecurity across the country remain key constraints for humanitarian response.
“Partners have warned that nutrition supplies for pregnant and lactating women are running out across the country and many referred cases were not treated,” the agency said.
Some 7 primary health centres in Hama had their insulin supplies stolen, while 18 primary health centres in Homs were unable to provide vaccination services due to damage, looting and staff shortages.
Vendors and field partners further report limitations on the amount of cash that can be withdrawn, thus affecting their ability to operate.
OCHA said some vendors are experiencing low stock levels due to curfews, incidents of violence, robbery and other security-related issues.
UNHCR reported that over 58,000 people have returned to Syria from Lebanon, Jordan and Türkiye in the past three weeks.
Over 419,200 Syrian refugees have come back to their homeland.
The majority, 25 per cent, returned to Ar-Raqqa, followed by Aleppo and Dar’a.
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