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[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ] Battery was reported among the primary electricity sources in 73% of settlements, and public electricity network in 29% of settlements.KIs reported that residents in the settlement had an average of 5 hours of electricity access per day
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  SMEB VEGETABLE COMPONENT: 7,976 SYP  ( 2.52 USD ) One month price change: decrease of 4% Six month price change: decrease of 32% • Tomatoes: decreased by 35% • Potatoes: decreased by 8% • Cucumbers: increased by 14% • Onions: increased by 18%
[ July 2021, NES ]  Most commonly reported overall priority needs for residents  ( by % of communities ) : Livelihood: 75% Healthcare: 54% WASH: 62%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  BREAD: 925 SYP PER 8 PIECE BUNDLE  ( 0.29 USD )  One month price change: increase of 1% Six month price change: increase of 23%
[ July 2021, NES ]  Most commonly reported overall priority needs for IDPs  ( by % of communities ) : Livelihood: 76% Healthcare: 54% Summer items: 49%
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] Proportion of assessed settlements with KIs reporting the presence of child protection issues over the 30 days prior to data collection: Yes 67% ,No 33%.Most commonly reported child protection concerns in these assessed settlements: Child labour  ( 53% )  , Early marriage  ( below 18 years old )   ( 43% ) .
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] Proportion of settlements with KIs reporting the presence of gender based concerns within the settlement in the two weeks prior to data collection: Yes 50% ,No 50%.Most commonly reported gender based concerns were: Early marriage  ( girls below 18 years old )   ( 40% )  , Emotional violence  ( 7% ) .
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [  EDUCATION ] In 72% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that families in their settlement have been impacted by the closures of schools due to COVID 19, most commonly reporting: No alternative learning available  ( at home or remotely )   ( 52% ) , Decrease in children's interest in learning  ( 45% ) , Increase in child labour  ( 31% ) .
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] Proportion of assessed settlements with KIs reporting on whether residents experienced barriers when leaving the assessed settlement in the two weeks prior to data collection: Yes 37%, No 63%.Most commonly reported barriers in these assessed settlements:  Transportation options too expensive  ( 37% )  , Insufficient transportation  ( 7% ) .
[ July 2021,  Al Hasakeh, NES ]  [ WASH ]  Proportion of households that reported using negative strategies to cope with a lack of water in the two weeks prior to data collection: Yes 93%, No 7%.Most commonly reported strategies:  Rely on drinking water stored previously  ( 47% ) , • Modify hygiene practices  ( bathe less, etc )   ( 33% ) ,Collected water outside of camp  ( 30% ) .
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [  EDUCATION ] In 3% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that children in their settlement have access to education, while in 93% of settlements, KIs reported barriers to education. The most commonly reported barriers were: Educational services suspended due to summer holiday  ( 86% )  , No space in school/unable to register  ( 7% ) .
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  Food prices remained relatively stable across Syria in July 2021, according to the latest WFP data, with just a one percent increase from June. The relative stability is primary linked to government's increased efforts in controlling market prices and exchange rates. However, food prices in July remain 93 percent higher than one year ago.
[ 1 April   30 June 2021, Overall Syria ]   [ from Map ]  Attacks on Health care: Location of attacks by governorate: , In Idleb, one attack in May. In Aleppo, one attack in May and one in June. In Ar Raqqa, Al Hasakeh and Deir ez Zor, one attack each in May. 17% of attacks during Q2 2021 were reported as violence with heavy weapons
[ 20 September 2021, GoS ]  The Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ministry said that gas was re pumped to the Arab Gas Pipeline after maintenance works by its technicians. The Ministry has announced the beginning of the maintenance operations of the Arab Gas Pipeline after coming under a terrorist attack in the Harran al Awamid area, causing the cessation of gas supply to the southern region, stopping a number of electricity generation plants. In a statement, the Ministry pointed out that the technical workshops affiliated with the Syrian Gas Company started to repair the damage.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [  EDUCATION ] In 59% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that families in their settlement have been impacted by the closures of schools due to COVID 19, most commonly reporting: Difficulties for families caring for children  ( 59% )  , Increase in child labour  ( 59% )  , Decrease in children's ability to learn  ( 57% ) .
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [  PROTECTION ] Proportion of assessed settlements with KIs reporting the presence of child protection issues over the 30 days prior to data collection: Yes 100%.Most commonly reported child protection concerns in these assessed settlements: Child labour  ( 100% )  , Early marriage  ( below 18 years old )   ( 70% ) .
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]    [  PROTECTION ] Proportion of assessed settlements with KIs reporting on whether residents experienced barriers when leaving the assessed settlement in the two weeks prior to data collection: Yes 100%.Most commonly reported barriers in these assessed settlements:  Transportation options too expensive  ( 100% )  , Insufficient transportation  ( 46% ) .
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ WASH ] Proportion of households that reported using negative strategies to cope with a lack of water in the two weeks prior to data collection: Yes 85%, No 15%.Most commonly reported strategies:   Modify hygiene practices  ( bathe less, etc )   ( 47% ) ,Spend money usually spent on other things  ( 25% ) ,   Rely on drinking water stored previously  ( 45% ) .
End August, about 78 refugees mainly Iraqis, received the COVID 19 vaccine as part of the national vaccination programme. UNHCR trained its medical volunteers in all governorates to assist refugees to electronically register themselves on the Ministry of Health COVID 19 vaccination portal.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  Highest % of surveyed vendors reporting a SMEB food item as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood • 6% for bread Highest % of surveyed vendors reporting a SMEB food item as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood for previous month • 9% for chicken
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  SMEB VEGETABLE COMPONENT: 6,450 SYP  ( 2.01 USD )  One month price change: decrease of 22% Six month price change: decrease of 37% • Potatoes decreased by 14% • Onions decreased by 17% • Cucumbers decreased by 17% • Tomatoes decreased by 48%
[ September 28, 2021 ]  Although the Jaber crossing has been open since 2018 after the Syrian government drove rebels from southern Syria, trade has yet to recover to the $1 billion pre war level. The pandemic led to measures to try to curb transmission of the coronavirus and those restrictions will be lifted from Wednesday, officials told Reuters.
As of July 2021, 1.7 million internally displaced people  ( IDP )  were reported in IDP sites across northwest Syria, with 80 percent of these IDPs being women and children. Furthermore, in Dar'a governorate in southern Syria, the security situation was tense with artillery shelling and ground clashes reported during most of August, in particular in the town of Dar'a Al Balad, resulting in civilian casualties and displacement of more than 38,600 people as of 17 August. The displaced people included around 15,000 women, over 3,200 men and elderly, and over 20,400 children. Most IDPs were hosted by relatives in Dar'a city, however, around 1,500 IDPs were accommodated in seven collective shelters
[ 22 Sep 2021, Idleb ]  But most residents are daily labourers who could not survive if they stopped working, making full lockdowns impossible.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] In 62% of assessed settlements, KIs reported safety and security issues in the camp over the 30 days prior to data collection.
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  During the reporting period, 15 percent of interviewed households in Syria reported poor food consumption, marking a two percentage points increase from the level recorded in August 2020. This trend was much higher in Ar Raqqa  ( 23 percent ) , an increase of eight percentage points year on year, followed by Al Hasakeh  ( 22 percent ) . The highest monthly increase of surveyed households reporting poor food consumption was recorded in Homs  ( up by eight percentage points )  and Lattakia  ( up by three percentage points ) , reaching 20 percent and 16 percent, respectively, in August 2021.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  BREAD: 300 SYP PER 8 PIECE BUNDLE  ( 0.09 USD )  One month price change: increase of 16% Six month price change: increase of 23% % of surveyed vendors reporting bread as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 6% Price fluctuations are attributed to both the appreciation of the SYP and general subsidies by the authorities. The average bread prices varied greatly between governorates: • NE Aleppo 625 SYP per bundle • Al Hasakeh 424 SYP per bundle • Ar Raqqa 275 SYP per bundle • Deir Ez Zor 250 SYP per bundle
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  FLOUR: 1,500 SYP PER KILO  ( 0.47 USD )  One month price change: no change  ( 0% )  Six month price change: increase of 88% % of surveyed vendors reporting flour as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 2%
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  The further erosion of the purchasing power and the degradation in households' economic capacity pushed nearly seven out of ten interviewed households  ( 69 percent )  to buy food on credit  ( representing an increase of five percent year on year ) , with a wider share recorded among female headed households  ( 76 percent ) . The reported adoption of this strategy was most common among IDPs  ( 72 percent )  and returnees  ( 71 percent ) , while it remained very high also among residents  ( 67 percent ) , signaling a general worsening in economic living conditions for all population groups in Syria. At the governorate level, this trend was more pronounced in Dar'a  ( 78 percent ) , with an eight percent increase compared to a month earlier and representing the highest level recorded in Dar'a since April 2021, followed by Al Hasakeh  ( 77 percent ) . Moreover, relying on child labor as a coping strategy for lack of food has become more prominent among Syrian households over time. In August 2021, 11 percent of surveyed households nationwide reported taking children of the mandatory education age out of school and having them work instead to bring in additional income to the household.
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  Between July and August 2021, the national average reduced Coping Strategy Index  ( rCSI )  decreased from 19.8 to 18.2, representing the lowest national average level recorded since February 2021. Nonetheless, in August 2021, close to nine out of ten interviewed households in Syria  ( 87 percent )  reported applying at least one food based coping mechanism to meet their food consumption needs, representing a five percent increase since August 2020. This trend was higher among female headed households  ( 92 percent )  compared to male headed households  ( 86 percent ) .
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  In terms of displacement status, the average rCSI was highest among IDPs and returnees. In August 2021, 91 percent of IDPs and 88 percent of returnees reported adopting at least one food based coping strategy to deal with insufficient food stocks and source their essential food needs amid the dire economic living conditions, compared to 85 percent of residents.
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  In light of the deteriorating economic situation, Syrian households continued facing difficulties in sustaining income generating activities and livelihood opportunities, while prices of commodities remained high. In August 2021, more than one out of four interviewed households in Syria  ( 28 percent )  indicated that they had lost one or more sources of income over the past month, with a higher proportion recorded among returnees  ( 33 percent )  and IDPs  ( 31 percent )  compared to residents  ( 26 percent ) . This was the case even among interviewed breadwinners nationwide who had a university degree  ( 21 percent ) . Moreover, nearly one out of five interviewed households across Syria  ( 18 percent )  reported having lost more than half of their monthly income in August 2021, with peaks recorded in Rural Damascus  ( 23 percent )  and Hama  ( 23 percent )
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  FOOD SECURITY ]  Most commonly reported sources of food by % of assessed settlements: From local markets outside the camp/site 100% , Food distributions 43% , From family and friends in the area 39%.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ LIVELIHOODS ] Top three reported livelihoods related coping strategies over the last 30 days prior to assessment by % of assessed settlements: Borrowing money 84%, Reducing spending on NFIs 52%,Support from friends / relatives 53%.
[ 22 Sep 2021, Idleb ]  The vaccination campaign meanwhile, has been slow, although the arrival of some 350,000 doses of a Chinese vaccine earlier this month could help. According to the World Health Organization, only about 2.5 percent of Idlib's population has received at least one shot.
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  The high price of commodities and the limited livelihood opportunities in Syria have led many families to adopt further foodbased coping strategies. In August 2021, 68 percent of surveyed households reported relying on less preferred or less expensive food, up by 11 percent from August 2020, with peaks recorded in Quneitra  ( 83 percent )  and Al Hasakeh  ( 77 percent ) . Approximately three out of five interviewed households in Syria  ( 57 percent )  indicated a reduction in the number of meals consumed per day, an increase of 21 percent year on year, with a wider share recorded among returnees  ( 63 percent )  and IDPs  ( 58 percent )  compared to residents  ( 54 percent ) . Additionally, to cope with food shortages, 44 percent of surveyed households reported reducing food consumption by adult members to prioritize their children's food consumption needs, representing an increase of 13 percent since August 2020, with a higher proportion recorded in Quneitra  ( 67 percent )  and Deir ez Zor  ( 64 percent ) .
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ] Top three reported anticipated NFI needs by % of assessed settlements for the three months following data collection: Disposable diapers 35%, Water containers 63% , Mattresses/sleeping mats 37%.
[ September 5th , 2021, Damascus ]  The national coronavirus vaccination campaign, launched by the Health Ministry, started on Sunday targeting all citizens above the age 18 years in various Syrian provinces. Those who are willing to have vaccine can register on the special Platform to have vaccine on the official website of the Ministry, then to head to any health center or the mobile teams that are existed in fixed points allocated for the campaign.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  EGGS: 6,375 SYP FOR 30 EGGS  ( 1.99 USD )  One month price change: increase of 6% Six month price change: increase of 7%
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  At the governorate level, in August 2021, Hama  ( 36 percent ) , Aleppo  ( 35 percent )  and As Sweida  ( 32 percent )  recorded the highest proportion of surveyed households having lost one or more sources of income over the past month. Nearly one quarter of interviewed households in As Sweida  ( 22 percent )  and 18 percent of respondents in Aleppo, lost more than half of their August income. Meanwhile, to cope with limited income and soaring inflation, 18 percent of surveyed households nationwide reported having been pushed to work more than one full time job over the past month.
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  As of 31 August 2021, a total of 27,915 COVID 19 cases, including 2,013 fatalities, were confirmed by the Minister of Health in government controlled areas. The monthly increase in COVID 19 cases in August  ( 1,952 cases )  signals an upward trend compared to July 2021  ( 488 cases )  and represents the highest monthly caseload since May 2021. In August 2021, around 20,611 COVID 19 cases were reported across northeast Syria, an increase of 1,960 new cases compared to the previous month, representing the second highest monthly caseload since December 2020. In opposition held areas in northwest Syria, the epidemiological situation has significantly deteriorated. Approximately 39,271 COVID 19 cases were reported in northwest Syria by the end of August, an increase of 12,839 new cases compared to the previous month, representing the highest monthly caseload since the start of the pandemic
Moreover, Saraya crossing point, a humanitarian corridor between Dar'a Al Balad and Dar'a city, has been closed since 12 August, while between 21 and 22 August, it was temporarily opened to allow women, children and the elderly to exit. As a result, access to services and goods across Dar'a Al Balad was extremely challenging in August, with critical shortages of electricity, fuel and bread, as well as the inability to deliver wheat flour to Tishreen and Al Balad bakeries. In response, Dar'a authorities have reallocated this wheat flour to existing bakeries in Dar'a city, Bosra Esh Sham, Tiba, and Da'el to help meet the needs of IDPs. On 30 August, Al Shifa hospital and the National hospital of Dar'a were reportedly attacked by mortars, resulting in structural damage. On 31 August, the Government of Syria and the Dar'a Central Committee held a meeting and agreed to a complete ceasefire to take effect from September 2021 in Dar'a Al Balad.
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  Broken down by governorate, in August 2021, the highest proportion of households with poor or borderline food consumption was recorded in Homs, with nearly three out of five interviewed households  ( 57 percent )  reporting inadequate food consumption representing a 19 percent increase year on year, followed by Aleppo  ( 56 percent ) . On the other hand, AsSweida  ( 23 percent )  and Damascus  ( 33 percent )  recorded the lowest level of inadequate food consumption this month. Moreover, the greatest monthly increase of surveyed households with poor or borderline food consumption was detected in Homs  ( up by 11 percentage points )  and Ar Raqqa  ( up by 10 percentage points ) , reaching 57 percent and 52 percent, respectively, in August 2021.
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  COVID 19 has added further strain on Syria's already overburdened health system. During the reporting period, one out of five interviewed households in Syria  ( 20 percent )  indicated facing challenges in accessing medical care services, an increase of five percentage points from the level of August 2020, with a higher proportion recorded in Deir ez Zor  ( 30 percent )  and Quneitra  ( 29 percent ) . In Dar'a governorate, 25 percent of surveyed households reported difficulties in accessing healthcare facilities, marking the highest level recorded since August 2020. At the national level, this trend was more pronounced among returnees  ( 24 percent )  and IDPs  ( 23 percent )  compared to residents  ( 17 percent ) . Additionally, 41 percent of interviewed households in Syria reported not being able to purchase the necessary medicines in August 2021, mainly due to a lack of financial resources  ( 74 percent )  and a shortage of medicines in pharmacies  ( 22 percent ) . Furthermore, as the COVID 19 vaccinations are underway, around 70 percent of surveyed households countrywide reported their intent to have all household members vaccinated were the COVID 19 vaccine made available to them free of charge.
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  The reported shortfall of households' income was due to different factors. Close to half of the surveyed households in Syria in August 2021  ( 47 percent )  reported a reduction of revenues from business activities or agricultural sales, with a higher proportion recorded among male headed households  ( 49 percent )  compared to female headed households  ( 36 percent ) . During the reporting period, 33 percent of interviewed households nationwide reported having been impacted by a reduction in working hours and thus receiving a partial salary, with peaks recorded in Homs  ( 42 percent )  and As Sweida  ( 42 percent ) . Furthermore, 16 percent of surveyed households indicated job lay offs, with a peak recorded in Deir ez Zor  ( 25 percent ) . In light of the above findings, it seems likely that the decision of limiting operating hours in Syria, if extended in time, could further reduce income opportunities in the labor market over the next coming months, hereby possibly further exacerbating the ailing economic recovery.
[ August 31st, 2021 , GoS ]  The Council of Higher Education approved the upper limit of the hourly fee set in private universities for those enrolled in the 2021 22 academic year. A review of these figures revealed that studying medicine in private universities in Syria can cost more than 40 million Syrian pounds for all years of study, amounting to a cost of 200,000 Syrian pounds per hour. Dentistry costs more than 30 million, pharmacy costs nearly 28 2 million, architecture and civil engineering both cost 15 million, informatics costs 12 million, law costs more than 9 million, and business administration costs more than 6.5 million. This amounts to an increase of between 50% and 75% for each field of study. These prices are treated as the upper limit for fees, and any private university can set fees as less than or equal to the price stipulated.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  FOOD SECURITY ]  Top three reported food related coping strategies used by residents in the 2 weeks prior to data collection by % of assessed settlements: Using money usually spent on other things 76%, Purchasing on credit/borrowing money 53%, Reducing meal size 64%.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  LP Gas: 3,438 SYP per canister  ( 1.07 USD )  One month price change: no change  ( 0% )  Six month price change: no change  ( 0% )  % of surveyed vendors reporting LP gas as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 6%
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  MEDIAN SMEB CELLPHONE DATA PRICE  ( 1GB data ) : 2,625 SYP One month change:  5% Six months change: 5%
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  MEDIAN PRICE OF COVID 19 ITEMS Trash bags  ( roll of 30 ) : 4,000 SYP
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] In assessed settlements with child labour reported, most commonly reported types of child labour by gender were: Boys  ( 99% )  which include Transporting people/goods  ( 56% ) , Selling goods  ( 65% ) , Domestic labour  ( 35% )  and Girls  ( 95% )  which include Domestic labour  ( 94% ) , Factory work  ( 4% ) , Agriculture  ( 21% ) .
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] Proportion of settlements with KIs reporting the presence of gender based concerns within the settlement in the two weeks prior to data collection: Yes 41% ,No 59%.Most commonly reported gender based concerns were: Early marriage  ( girls below 18 years old )   ( 40% )  , Denial of resources/opportunities/services  ( 7% ) .
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  Syrian households continued to grapple with challenges to access markets. The ongoing fuel and electricity shortage experienced throughout Syria is reducing access to markets. In August 2021, more than a third of the interviewed households  ( 34 percent )  indicated facing difficulties in reaching markets, an increase of one percentage point from a month earlier and by nine percentage points year on year, marking the highest national average level recorded since April 2020. This trend was more pronounced in Tartous  ( 40 percent ) , an increase of 15 percentage points compared to August 2020, followed by As Sweida  ( 39 percent ) . In Dar'a governorate, in August 2021, nearly two out of five interviewed households  ( 38 percent )  reported not having access to markets, representing an increase of 10 percentage points from a month earlier and up by 17 percentage points year on year. The monthly increase in the lack of access to markets in Dar'a was largely due to the intensified security issues and conflict in the governorate in August 2021. These findings generally highlight nationwide food access concerns. From interviews conducted in August 2021, close to half of the surveyed households with no regular access to markets nationwide  ( 49 percent ) , had poor or borderline food consumption. Furthermore, in August 2021, overall five percent of interviewed households reported difficulties in obtaining remittances and/or food assistance due to movement restrictions or security issues. This trend was higher in Al Hasakeh  ( 11 percent ) , ArRaqqa  ( nine percent ) , Dar'a  ( eight percent )  and Quneitra  ( eight percent ) .
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ LIVELIHOODS ]  KIs estimated that 87% of households had access to income sources. However in 3% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that most residents in the settlement have a stable income.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  MEDIAN SMEB COOKING FUEL PRICE  ( Kerosene 25 ltrs ) : 12,500 SYP One month change: 0% Six months change: 43%
[ August 31st, 2021 , GoS ]  In a statement to al Watan, Shukri Baba, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education for private universities, explained that the new fees were studied in detail in the presence of all concerned, including university presidents. These stakeholders discussed all the details, pointing out that what was approved is much lower than what many private universities had demanded. Even if the ministry agreed to the private universities' demands to increase fees by more than 150 percent and 200 percent. The private universities justified their demands as necessary to pay large operational expenses, as well as practical requirements for educational laboratories and equipment maintenance.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [  EDUCATION ] In 74% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that families in their settlement have been impacted by the closures of schools due to COVID 19, most commonly reporting: Decrease in children's ability to learn  ( 44% )  , Decrease in children's interest in learning  ( 65% ) , Increase in child labour  ( 70% ) .
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] Proportion of assessed settlements with KIs reporting the presence of child protection issues over the 30 days prior to data collection: Yes 67% ,No 33%.Most commonly reported child protection concerns in these assessed settlements: Child labour  ( 78% )  , Early marriage  ( below 18 years old )   ( 39% ) .
[ 16th September، 2021, GoS ]  Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that 169 new coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, adding that 43 patients recovered and 7 passed away.
[ 16th September، 2021, GoS ]  The Ministry, in a statement, noted that the total number of infections which have been registered in Syria has reached up to 29,974 of which 22,880 have recovered, while 2,097 have passed away.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  FLOUR: 1,250 SYP PER KILO  ( 0.39 USD )  One month price change: decrease of 4% Six month price change: increase of 14% % of surveyed vendors reporting flour as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 1%
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  MEDIAN TRANSPORT FUEL PRICE  ( High Quality and Manually Refined Diesel and Petrol, 1L ) : 600 SYP One month change: 5% Six month change: 19%
[ 16 September، 2021, GoS ]  The number of confirmed and suspected infection cases of Coronavirus is witnessing an increasing curve according to the Ministry of Health, as 2,059 infection cases were recorded as of the beginning of September, compared to 379 cases during the same period last August.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  SMEB July value: 117 USD One month change: increase of 4% Six month change: increase of 5%
[ 5th 11th July, NES ] In July, both the Turkish Lira  ( TRY )  and SYP depreciated slightly against the USD, reversing a positive trend of appreciation seen in the last three months. This is considered the underlying factor for many price increases in July in NES. The highest exchange rate was recorded at 3,270 SYP for 1 USD in Suluk community in Ar Raqqa governorate.
In August, UNHCR verified the return to Syria of 2,951 individual refugees from neighbouring asylum countries, bringing the total number of refugee returnees from these countries since January to 25,485 individuals. Most returns in 2021 took place from Turkey, followed by Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon. In 2020, UNHCR verified the return of 38,235 individual refugees from neighbouring asylum countries, with most returns taking place from Turkey, Iraq, and Lebanon.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  High quality diesel prices decreased greatly in July after sharp increases over the past three months, but still remains high in price relative to earlier in the year and is still largely unavailable in the majority of communities. High quality petrol has remained high in price year round and also remains largely unavailable.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  CHICKEN: 5,000 SYP PER KILO  ( 1.56 USD )  One month price change: decrease of 4% Six month price change: increase of 36% % of surveyed vendors reporting chicken as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 5% Prices for chicken increased slightly as expected, due to the depreciation of the SYP against the USD.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  
SMEB Water Trucking Price Increase
NWS average: 13,725 SYP per 4,500 litres
One month price change: increase of 3%
Six month price change: increase of 22%
[ September 5th , 2021, Damascus ]  The campaign will last until September 16th, according to the Director of the Health Care Department Dr. Razan Tarabishi. Dr. Tarabishi hailed the importance of the campaign in receiving vaccine, spreading awareness on the necessity of the vaccine to reduce the percentage of infection. She pointed out that 200 health centers and hospitals were allocated for campaign, in addition to 177 mobile teams, who are existed in fixed points, adding that 2000 health workers participate in the campaign. Dr. Tarabishi said that the number of the health centers and hospitals allocated for the campaign are 19 health center and hospital with 197 heath workers in Damascus, but there are no mobile teams, and 44 in Damascus countryside, in addition to 65 mobile teams with participation of 333 health workers
[ 16 September، 2021, GoS ]  Director of Readiness, Ambulance and Emergency Department at the ministry, Dr. Tawfiq Hasaba, ,said in a statement to SANA that there is a noticeable increase in Coronavirus cases, as 169 confirmed new cases were recorded yesterday, to be the largest daily number since the start of the rise in the number of cases at the end of last August, pointing out that the cumulative number of cases in hospitals in various governorates reach up 1,806 cases.
[ 16 September، 2021, GoS ]  Director of Readiness, Ambulance and Emergency Department at the ministry, Dr. Tawfiq Hasaba added that the number of fatality is less than the previous one, as the ministry's data said that 30 death cases were recorded since the beginning of the month until yesterday, the highest in Damascus.He concluded that the new infections showed that the hospitalization period is less and the treatment response is larger and recorded among different age groups.
[ 1 to 21 September 2021 ]  As of 21 September, approximately 28,000 of the 36,000 people displaced from Dar'a Al Balad and other areas have returned to their places of origin. This includes the estimated 1,400 IDPs in shelters in Dar'a AlMahatta and 2,000 residents of the camps in Dar'a Al Balad. Movement restrictions on civilians have largely eased within Dar'a Al Balad, the Nassib crossing to Jordan has reopened for civilian and commercial movement. The Sijneh and Saraya crossings were reopened on 6 September resulting in steady returns. Civilian movement is reportedly back to normal although explosive hazard contamination is hampering returns.
[ 1 to 21 September 2021 ]  As access to Dar'a Al Balad has been restored, several humanitarian partners are prioritizing rapid sectoral assessments, and most have resumed regular pre existing programming. At present, there is no official information available on the damage to public and private infrastructure, however, early reports indicate significant destruction of public infrastructure and housing and restricted access due to explosive hazard contamination. Several explosive hazard incidents have been reported since IDPs have returned, including on 8 and 25 September in Dar'a Al Balad and Dar'a camp, respectively.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  SMEB BULK FOODS: 127,064 SYP  ( 35 USD )  One month price change: increase of 4% Six month price change: increase of 24% • Salt increased by 11% • Tomato paste increased by 9% • Sugar increased by 3% • Rice no change  ( 0% )  • Bulgur decreased by 2% • Red lentils decreased by 3%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  MEDIAN SMEB COSTS & CHANGES  ( Syrian Pounds ) : Northwest Syria SMEB: 368,856 SYP One month change: 3% Six month change: 16%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  EGGS: 6,290 SYP FOR 30 EGGS  ( 1.98 USD )  One month price change: increase of 16% Six month price change: increase of 13%
[ 22 Sep 2021, Idleb ]  Idlib faces all the challenges that countries around the world went through during the pandemic: Its intensive care units are largely full, there are severe shortages of oxygen and tests, and the vaccination programme has been slow to take off. But extreme poverty and the ravages of civil war have made the situation in Idlib uniquely terrible. Half of its hospitals and health centres have been damaged by bombing, and the health system was close to collapse even before the pandemic.
[ 22 Sep 2021, Idleb ]  The total number of cases seen in Idlib province, an overcrowded enclave with a population of four million, many of them internally displaced, has more than doubled since the beginning of August to more than 61,000. In recent weeks, daily new infections have repeatedly shot past 1,500, and authorities reported 34 deaths on Sunday alone, figures that are still believed to be undercounted because many infected people do not tell the authorities they are sick.
[ 22 Sep 2021, Idleb ]  A large number of medical personnel have fled the country seeking safety and opportunities abroad. Tens of thousands of its residents live in crowded tent settlements, where social distancing and even regular hand washing are all but impossible. And increasing violence in the region is now threatening to make matters worse.
Cases and deaths have also been increasing in recent weeks in government held areas and those under the control of US backed Kurdish led fighters in the east, but the situation appears to be worse in Idlib, though it is hard to get accurate figures of COVID 19 numbers throughout the country. In response, the political arm of the armed group that runs Idlib has closed some markets, forced restaurants to serve meals only outdoors, and delayed the opening of schools by a week.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  High Quality Petrol: 2,650 SYP per litre One month price change: increase of 6% Six month price change: increase of 47% % of surveyed vendors reporting high quality petrol as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 3%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  SMEB BULK FOODS: 111,700 SYP  ( 35 USD )  One month price change: decrease of 0.3% Six month price change: increase of 12% • Bulgur: increased by 9% • Red lentils: increased by 5% • Salt: no change  ( 0% )  • Rice: decreased by 3% • Tomato paste: decreased by 3% • Sugar: decreased by 4%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  Manually Refined Kerosene: 2,043 SYP per litre  ( 0.64 USD )  One month price change: decrease of 7% Six month price change: increase of 10% % of surveyed vendors reporting manually refined kerosene as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 73%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  MEDIAN PRICE OF COVID 19 ITEMS: Face Mask  ( 1 piece ) : 360 SYP Plastic Gloves  ( box of 100 ) : 21,400 SYP Sterile Alcohol  ( 1 ltr ) : 8,525 SYP Hand Sanitizer  ( 500 ml ) : 3,550 SYP Bottled Bleach  ( 1 ltr ) : 1,600 SYP Trash Bags  ( roll of 30 ) : 3,150 SYP
[ September 5, GoS ]  Director of Al Mowasat Hospital, Dr. Issam Amin, said that the percentage of those receiving the vaccine did not exceed four percent. In his statements to the loyal Sham FM radio, Al Amin indicated that "immunity, whether through infection or the vaccine, must be formed in 70 percent of the population to break the cycle of the spread of the Corona virus and control it, pointing to the need to speed up the process of taking the vaccine."
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  Price increases for both agriculture inputs and food commodities continue to be observed in Syria. This continues to exert significant pressure on Syrian families 10 years into a protracted crisis. In July 2021, eighteen  ( 18 )  out of thirty  ( 30 )  monitored agriculture inputs showed varying price increases. Significant price increases were recorded for wheat seed in local markets  ( 26 percent m o m increase ) , with a 21 percent m o m increase being observed for phosphate fertilizer.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  The price of bread increased significantly back in October 2020 and another increase announced officially in July 2021 due to the new official price announced by the ministry of internal trade and consumer protection. The price adjustment resulted in the price of bread rising from 100 SYP per rabta to 200 SYP per rabta through the official bread distribution points. The prevailing economic difficulties are making it difficult for the continuation of the bread subsidies and this is further limiting access to bread by most vulnerable households.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  Average price increases were also noted in July 2021 for wheat bran  ( 17 percent m o m ) , poultry feed for meat production  ( 15 percent m o m ) , Urea  ( 12 percent m om )  diesel fuel  ( 8 percent m o m )  and poultry feed for egg production and maize  ( 6 percent m o m ) . A minimal 1 percent m o m increase was recorded for cottonseed, nitrate fertilizers  ( granular ) , NPK  ( basal ) , insecticides  ( granular and liquid ) , fungicides and cattle feed. The recurrent price increases and prevailing high cost of agriculture inputs, particularly in the local market, will continue to limit access; especially for crisisaffected vulnerable smallholder farmers.
[ September 8th, 2021, NWS ]  The incidence rate of COVID 19 in northwest Syria has been increasing since early August, following an increase in cross border movement after the Eid holidays. The movement of people also caused the transmission of different variants of concern  ( VoC ) . Daily cases have been peaking at over 1000 daily new cases in the last week of August. Also, there are reports that there has been over a 200% in some IDP Camps, and what is also a major concern is that the Delta variant is increasing its reach.
[ September 8th, 2021, NWS ]  This weekend, at Bab al Hawa border crossing, the UNICEF and the Syria Immunization Group  ( SIG ) , which are partners of the WHO, received a very welcome 358,000 doses of COVID vaccines, which were expected 10 September but due to the urgency and surge WHO requested GAVI to accelerate the shipping process. This third batch of COVAX arrived in Adana airport Turkey on the 1st of September and crossed into northwest Syria on 3 September.
[ September 6, 2021, NWS ]  Since August 1, the total number of COVID cases in northwest Syria has more than doubled and daily case numbers have increased 10 fold, reaching a peak of 1,554 on September 6. Yet, northwest Syria has only a two week supply of testing kits remaining, with the next batch not expected to be delivered for at least a month. Oxygen supplies are also reaching critically low levels.
[ September 15, 2021, NWS ]  After a decade of conflict and destruction, the health system was close to collapse even before the pandemic hit. Now, the strain it is under is becoming even more evident: over the past two weeks, daily test positivity has ranged from 42 to 58 per cent   in some districts it has been as high as 70 per cent; 118 people have died from COVID in the past two weeks; and the ICUs are at 85 per cent capacity.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  The water crisis coupled with the climate induced drought like conditions, has severely impacted agricultural output and is threatening food security and agriculture based livelihoods of farmers in Syria. There are indications that some productive agricultural land may be out of production due to water scarcity, dry spells and erratic rainfall distribution experienced during the 2020/2021 agricultural season. There is urgent need to address the various challenges being faced in the agriculture sector, including awareness raising on climate change impact on the performance of the agriculture sector and adaptation strategies. Besides reducing agricultural productivity and threatening the agriculture sector, frequency and intensity of extreme weather events and the reduction in water availability will also impact output markets for agriculture produce and these will need to be closely monitored.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  The reaction of markets is different from one location to another and Rural Damascus looks more stable across all monitored locations. This could be attributed to the unofficial entry of some agriculture inputs that is sometimes evident along the border entry points. Overall, market prices in most governorates are unstable, particularly due to the worsening macro economic conditions prevailing in the country.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  The continued shortage of and limited access to diesel fuel is still impacting agricultural production and this is impacting household food security and threatening agriculture based livelihoods and prospects for income generation among crisisaffected farmers. The farmers continue to access fuel through a subsidised price of 180 SYP per litre. There was a slight m o m increase of 12 percent in the average diesel fuel price reaching 12 109 SYP per 20 litres  ( figure 17 ) . Aleppo, Hama and Tartous governorates witnessed a sharp increase  ( 72, 22 and 20 percent m o m increase ) , with the selling price reaching 55 000, 44 000 and 43 333 SYP per 20 litre respectively. A slight increase was however recorded in Homs and Dará governorates  ( 17 and 18 percent m o m respectively )  and the average selling price was 40 000 and 42 000 SYP per 20 litre respectively. The prices in Rural Damascus and Hasakeh remained constant in July 2021, at 35 000 SYP per litre in Rural Damascus and 4 875 SYP per litre in Hasakeh
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  For rice, the price remained constant in Aleppo and Rural Damascus governorates since June 2021 and the recorded prices for July 2021 in Aleppo of 3 800 SYP per kg represented the highest recorded price across the all monitored locations. In Rural Damascus, the price of a kilogram recorded in July 2021 is 3 700 SYP per kg. In Homs governorate, a 11 percent m o m increase was recorded, with the price reaching 2 440 SYP per kg. Dará and Tartous governorates also recorded a marginal m o m increase, just below 7 percent, with the selling price reaching 3 200 and 2 400 SYP per kg respectively.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  In July 2021, the price of bread significantly increased across all monitored governorates reaching 313 SYP per rabta. The change in the price of bread can be directly attributed to the new official price of bread declared by the national government due to the current economic difficulties. The bread subsidy system remains in place but with a slight increase as mentioned above due to increased production costs and wheat shortage. All monitored governorates recorded a sharp increase in the price of bread, ranging from 136 percent m o m in Homs governorate, representing the highest price of bread  ( 460 SYP per rabta ) . A 24 percent m om increase was recorded in Hasakeh governorate. The price recorded in Hasakeh governorate is the lowest  ( i.e. 325 SYP per rabta )
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  Maize remains available in six of the monitored governorates, namely Homs, Hama, Aleppo, Tartous, Deir ez Zor, Hasakeh and Dará, at an average selling price of 1 384 SYP per kg. Aleppo and Dará recorded 1 400 SYP per kg for maize grain and this was the highest recorded price across monitored governorates, with a 17 percent m o m increase for both locations. The price of maize in Deir ez Zor and Hasakeh governorates decreased slightly  ( 9 and 2 percent m o m )  respectively. In contrast, Tartous, Hama and Homs recorded a slight increase  ( 14, 12 and 8 percent m o m respectively )  as shown in figure 20. The increase in maize grain prices can be attributed to the limited availability of pasture as a result of the erratic 2020/2021 agricultural season's impact on vegetation growth. Since maize grain is commonly used as a component in the production of most livestock fodder, especially due to its nutritional value, the prices have subsequently risen due to increased demand, poor pasture conditions and lack of feed as mentioned above.
[ July 2021, NWS ]  57% of communities where KIs reported that the households did not have access to health services in the assessed location. going to the pharmacy instead of a clinic was the most commonly reported coping strategy for a lack of healthcare  ( reported by KIs in 87% of communities ) .
[ July 2021, NWS ]  Access to Electricity 7 8 hrs per day was the most commonly reported range for hours of electricity accessible to households  ( reported by KIs in 31% of communities ) . 46%of communities where KIs reported the main network is partially or completely not functioning as a barrier for electricity access, Solar panels was the most commonly reported main source of electricity  ( reported by KIs in 57% of communities )
[ July 2021, NWS ]  % of communities where COVID 19 risk indicators were reported: 48% Overcrowding reported as a shelter inadequacy , 47% Health facilities are overcrowded reported as a barrier to healthcare access, 11% Lack of necessary protective equipment or supplies at health facilities reported as a barrier to healthcare access , 4% Washing hands less frequently reported as a coping strategy for a lack of water, 14% Shortage of health workers reported as a barrier to healthcare access and 47% Lack of medicines or medical equipment at the health facility reported as a barrier to healthcare access
[ 31 AUG, Northern Syria ]  One case has passed away, according to the Early Warning Network. However, the number of PCR tests reached 2,732.
Issues with the quality of PPE available on the local market is a further constraining factor, with it currently extremely difficult to source N95 masks, face shields and goggles. Currently, there is also a gap of $1.1 million for PPE.
there are insufficient numbers of healthcare workers with the right skills to manage ICU patients and operate ventilators for the expected rise in COVID 19 critical cases.
Education activities have been continuously suspended due to insecurity as well as schools being used as shelter. Only five schools remain functional in Ariha sub district as a result, with overcrowded classrooms due to displacement from nearby locations.
From early July to August, health actors recorded a fourfold increase in confirmed COVID 19 cases across Syria, rising from approximately 300 to more than 1,300 confirmed cases countrywide.
Response: Workshops on safe use and disposal of PPE and how to keep safe and protected against COVID 19 at the transshipment hubs were provided
[ May 2021, NES ]  CFPs reported the following symptoms as the three main symptoms that would cause community members concern regarding COVID 19: Difficulty breathing ( 92% ) , Loss of taste/smell  ( 86% )  and Fever ( 84% ) .
At the end of June, UNHCR's partner opened one community centre in Aleppo governorate to primarily serve the IDP returnee population, providing a set integrated protection services such as child protection, case management, legal aid and services for persons with specific needs.
As part of its COVID 19 support, the Syria Humanitarian Fund has commenced disbursement of US$23 million for 32 approved project across the Health  ( $12.5 million )  WASH  ( $4.3 million ) , Protection  ( $2.3 million ) , Food  ( $0.04 million )  and Logistics sectors  ( $0.2 million ) , including $2.85 million )
Furthermore, in 88 per cent of communities across NSAG & TBAF control, authorities do not implement compulsory mask wearing.