Emergency services for survivors are ramping up following the deadly earthquake in Syria, but past crises within the last decade are stalling recovery efforts.
that left more than 45,000 people dead in Syria and Turkiye combined, emergency services are ramping up for hundreds of thousands of people in need of shelter, food and medical assistance.
A shortage of water has made matters worse and impacted crops, affecting the nation's increasingly malnourished population. The UN made available US$10 million to help 5 million people get access to water and sanitation needs amid the health crises and water shortage. However, officials say there is still more needed to keep up with demand.
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