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[ July 2021, NWS ]  Most commonly reported coping strategies for a lack of food  ( by % of communities ) : Relying on less preferred food or lower food quality: 71% Borrowing money to buy food: 71% Buying food with money usually used for other things: 62%
[ June 2021, NES ]  KIs in 88% of communities cited the high cost of health services as a common challenge.
[ July 2021, NWS ]  High price of suitable foods formula was the most commonly reported challenge to feeding young children  ( reported by KIs in 92% of communities )
[ June 2021, NES ]  Estimated median monthly household expense for water for a household of six: 15,000 SYP
[ June 2021, NES ]  81% and 94% % of communities where KIs reported daily waged labour as a common source of income for residents and IDPs.
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ] Degree to which KIs assess that people in their settlement have enough living space: More than half 23%, About half 27%,Less than half 30%, Only a few 20%.
[ June 2021, NES ]  KIs in 54% of communities cited the high cost of fuel for generators as a common challenge. KIs in 65% of communities cited the high cost of solar panels as a common challenge.
[ June 2021, NES ]  93% and 47% % of communities where KIs reported the insufficient income of households and general lack of employment opportunities as barriers to meeting basic needs.
[ June 2021, NES ] A lack of bathing facilities was reported as a shelter issue for IDPs in 14% of communities .
[ June 2021, NES ]  Estimated median monthly rent price for a two bedroom apartment: 30,000 SYP
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, 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 80%, Purchasing on credit/borrowing money 77%, Reducing meal size 50%.
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [ WASH ]  Reported proportion of residents with access to soap within the assessed settlements: Everyone ( 30% ) , More than Half ( 47% ) , About Half ( 10% ) , Less than half ( 13% ) .
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]  [ WASH ]  Tanker truck by NGO and public or private water tanks were the primary sources of water in the assessed settlements at the time of data collection.
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [  FOOD SECURITY ] Most commonly reported sources of food by % of assessed settlements: From local markets outside the camp/site 93% , Food distributions 67% , From family and friends in the area 13%.
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] KIs reported that men  ( in 40% of assessed settlements )  and boys  ( 37% )  face particular challenges in accessing documentation.
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [ Health ]  In 86% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that residents in their settlement can access at least one health facility. In 100% of the remaining settlements, residents had access to a pharmacy/ dispensary
[ July 2021, NWS ]  46% of communities where KIs reported that no sewage system was present. 35%  of communities where KIs reported waste removal services as a WASH priority need.
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  The monthly average formal butane gas cylinder price  ( 25,000 L )  remained unchanged m o m at SYP 4,079/refill in July 2021. However, compared to July 2020, the price has increased by 49 percent.
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [ Health ]  In 3% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that sufficient medicine was available for free for people with chronic disease. In 57% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that sufficient medicine was available to buy for people with chronic disease.
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] In 100% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that they were aware of child labour occuring among children under the age of 11, most commonly reporting domestic labour  ( 44% of these assessed settlements )  and selling goods  ( 31% ) .
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] Most commonly reported security issues in assessed settlements: Serious threat from scorpions, snakes or similar  ( 43% ) , Theft  ( 40% ) .
[ 23 AUG, Dar'a ]  According to UNRWA, almost half of the Palestine camp population – 329 families   have been displaced to Dar'a city. About 300 families are staying with relatives in Dar'a governorate and 29 families are residing in the collective shelters.
[ 12 Aug, Overall ]  5.88 M people in need for shelter.
[ July 2021, NWS and Ras Al Ain – Tell Abiad ]  The Camp Coordination and Camp Management  ( CCCM )  Cluster tracked 43,621 displacements of people in June. It was the largest displacement since the March 2020 ceasefire and twice the number tracked in May. In July, the number of new displacements of people was 32,304.
[ July 2021, NWS and Ras Al Ain – Tell Abiad ]  On 9 July 2021, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2585, unanimously deciding to extend the delivery of UN humanitarian aid through the Bab al Hawa crossing. This will continue to offer a life line to millions of people.
[ 4 September 2021, Aleppo, GoS ]  The first regular Syrian external flight from the Armenian capital, Yerevan, arrived in Aleppo International Airport carrying 76 passengers onboard marking the return of air traffic between the two friendly countries, which has been suspended since 2011.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ WASH ]  Reported proportion of residents with access to soap within the assessed settlements: Everyone ( 32% ) , More than Half ( 43% ) , About Half ( 14% ) , Less than half ( 8% ) , No one  ( 3% ) .
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ]  In 17% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that no one in their settlement has their national identification, passport, family booklet and/or individual/family civil record. In 7% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that births are not registered in their settlement.
[ 6th Aug, GoS ]  The epidemiological curve of recorded infections with the Coronavirus is declining to its lowest level, as the number of infections recorded by the al Mouwasat Hospital reached only two proven cases daily during the last month, much lower than the third peak of infections in Syria during last March and April when the hospital was receiving 70 cases daily, Director General of al Mouwasat Hospital Dr. Issam Zakarya al Ameen said.
[ 17 AUG, NWS ]  The Epidemiological Surveillance Laboratory in northwestern Syria recorded, for the first time, cases of the COVID19 Delta variant in Idleb. On Monday, the Early Warning Network of the Assistance Coordination Unit announced that 257 new cases of COVID 19 have been reported in the region, including 179 in Idleb.
[ JAN MAR 2021, Overall Syria ]  12.4M people are food insecure. 1.8M people are at risk of food insecurity.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]  [  Movement ]  Movement intentions by percentage of households across assessed settlements: Stay for at least 1 year  ( 56% ) .
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ WASH ] Primary waste disposal system: Disposing at another location  ( 62% of assessed settlements )  and burning garbage  ( 57% ) .
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ WASH ] In 14% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that at least one resident in the settlement suffered from diarrhoea in the two weeks prior to data collection.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ Health ] The most common place for women in the settlement to give birth was reportedly in a health facility  ( 100% of settlemnets ) .
[ 22nd November, 2020, Overall Syia ]  In a statement to SANA, the ministry indicated that the total number of Coronavirus infections registered in the country till now has reached at 7225, out of which 3097 ones have recovered while 376 others have passed away.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ] Battery was reported among the primary electricity sources in 49% of settlements, and public electricity network in 38% of settlements. KIs reported that residents in the settlement had an average of 6 hours of electricity access per day
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]  [ WASH ]  In 30% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that no latrines were available in the settlement. In 65% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that some households were practicing open defecation within or outside their settlement as an alternative to latrines.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [  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 73%, Reducing meal size 65%.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [  FOOD SECURITY ]  KIs reported that no items were currently not available through assistance or markets
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ LIVELIHOODS ] Top three reported livelihoods related coping strategies over the last 30 days prior to assessment by % of assessed settlements: Borrowing money 95%, Reducing spending on NFIs 70%, Selling assistance items received 35%.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ HEALTH ]  Reported proportion of residents who consider COVID 19 an important issue: Everyone 32%,More than Half ( 22% ) , About Half ( 13% ) , Less than half ( 15% ) , No one ( 18% ) .
[ July 2021,  Al Hasakeh, NES ]  [ WASH ]  In 0% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that no latrines were available in the settlement. In 7% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that some households were practicing open defecation within or outside their settlement as an alternative to latrines.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ LIVELIHOODS ] Top three reported expense types by % of assessed settlements: Food 100% ,Healthcare 97% , NFIs 70%.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ HEALTH ] Measures reportedly implemented by local authorities to protect from COVID 19:Asking people to stay at home 6%, No measures 94%.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ WASH ] Primary waste disposal problem: Dumping site ( s )  within site or close to site  ( 57% of assessed settlements ) .
[ July 2021, NWS and Ras Al Ain – Tell Abiad ]  2.8 M displaced people in north west Syria. 1.7M Internally displaced people in IDP sites.
[ 9 AUG 2021, NWS and Ras Al Ain – Tell Abiad ]  26,679 confirmed COVID 19 cases  ( latest 9 August 2021 )
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]  [ WASH ]  The main issue reported with latrines was that there are no lights reported by KIs in 49% of assessed settlements and that there is no separation between men and women reported in 49% of settlements.
[ 28 Aug, GoS ]  Health Ministry announced that 111 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, 21 others have recovered while 4 ones have passed away.
[ September 2020,Overall Syria ] The share of households facing challenges to access healthcare services has decreased by three percentage points compared with August 2020, reaching 12 percent in September, with a peak in Quneitra  ( 23 percent )
[ July 2021, Overall Syria ]  According to the 2021 Needs and Response Summary, some 13.4 million people in Syria are in need of humanitarian assistance. The COVID 19 pandemic has further exacerbated an already precarious situation.
[ 6 AUG, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced on Friday that 12 new coronavirus cases were recorded, adding that 7 coronavirus patients recovered.
[ 9 AUG, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced on Sunday that 16 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 8 coronavirus cases recovered, and one passed away.
[ 11 AUG, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced on Tuesday that 20 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 8 other cases recovered, and two passed away.
[ 10 AUG, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced on Monday that 19 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 9 other cases recovered and two others passed away.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  MEDIAN SMEB COOKING FUEL PRICE  ( Kerosene 25L and LPG 20L ) : 43,250 SYP One month change: 4% Six month change: 15%
[ 11 AUG, GoS ]  The Ministry noted that the total number of the coronavirus cases recorded in Syria has reached up to 26,136, of which 22,068 have recovered, while 1,924 have passed away.
[ 11 AUG, GoS ]  Interior Ministry announced that all Syrians resident in Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries who wish to visit the country are allowed to come through Nassib Jaber border crossing.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ WASH ] Proportion of residents reported to have enough water to cover their needs: Everyone ( 41% ) , More than Half ( 46% ) , Less than half ( 8% ) .
[ 29 JUL, GoS ]  Upon signing of the memorandum of receipt of vaccines at Damascus International Airport, caretaker Minister of Health, Hassan al Ghabbash, said in a statement to reporters on Thursday that 150,000 doses of the Sinopharm anti Covid 19 vaccine were received, in continuation of the Chinese batch and its permanent support in several fields, particularly with regard to the health sector in Syria.
[ 18 Aug, GoS ]  General Director of al Mouwasat University Hospital , Dr. Isam Zakariya al Amin ,said that the number of suspected coronavirus cases admitted in the hospital, in addition to the infected cases has increased by 20 % in comparison with the cases registered in last June and July that witnessed remarkable decline in the virus curve.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [  PROTECTION ] KIs reported that boys  ( in 73% of assessed settlements )  and girls  ( 73% )  face particular challenges in accessing documentation.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]  [ WASH ]  The main issue reported with showers was that there are no showers reported by KIs in 100% of assessed settlements and there are no private showers reported in 32% of settlements.
[ May 2021, Aleppo governorate ]   [ Menbij East New Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 3,412 ]  Number of healthcare facilities in camp: 0. Types of facilities: None available.
[ June 2021, NES ] 74% of communities where KIs reported that the households did not have access to health services in the assessed location.
[ 25 September 2021, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced that 442 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 75 coronavirus patients recovered, while 11 others passed away.
[ June 2021, NES ] KIs in 14% of communities reported a lack of privacy for women and girls at health facilities as a barrier to healthcare access.
[ 30 JUL, NWS ]  Dr. Walid Hamza, head of the pediatric department at al Suweida National Hospital, said that as a result of the lack of available space in the department, every two sick children are sharing one bed, despite danger linked to COVID. The available space in the department is already limited and is restricted to six rooms only, each containing 26 beds. This comes in conjunction with a shortage of medicine, and medical and nursing staff.
[ 28 JUL, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced that 19 new coronavirus cases were recorded, adding that 8 coronavirus patients recovered and two others passed away.
[ 3rd July 2021, Overall Syria ]  From the start of the pandemic through 3 July 2021, there have been 69,903 cases of COVID 19 in Syria. This includes 18,532 cases, including 763 deaths in northeast Syria  ( NE Syria )  and 25,752 cases, including 709 deaths in northwest Syria  ( NW Syria ) . While the number of confirmed cases remains low at the time of writing compared to that of the third wave in March and April, test positivity rates are over 50 per cent in AsSweida, Tartous and Homs.
[ May 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Newroz Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 1,479 ]  Number of healthcare facilities in camp: 2. Types of facilities: Public hospital/clinic and mobile health clinic.
[ May 2021, Al Hasakeh governorate ]   [ Serekaniye Camp Overview: Number of individuals: 11,181 ]  Number of healthcare facilities in camp: 1. Types of facilities: Public hospital/clinic and mobile health clinic.
[ 23 Aug, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced that 102 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 25 other cases recovered, while seven cases passed away.
[ 23 Aug, GoS ]  The Ministry noted that the total number of the coronavirus cases reported in Syria has reached up to 26,901, of which 22,287 have recovered, while 1,971 have passed away.
[ 21 Aug, GoS ]  The Ministry of Health announced that 80 new coronavirus cases were registered in the country ,with the recovery of 19 cases and death of 5 infected others.
[ July 2021, NWS ]  % of communities where the lack of civil documentation for residents and IDPs was reported: 32% and 39% respectively
[ 20 Aug, GoS ]  Health Ministry announced on Friday that 85 new Covid 19 cases have been registered while 20 ones recovered and 6 died.
[ 20 Aug, GoS ]  The Ministry told SANA that the overall number of coronavirus cases registered until now reached 26719, 22243 have recovered while 1959 have died.
[ 23 AUG, Dar'a ]  Over 38,600 IDPs are officially registered by SARC in and around Dar'a city as of 17 August. This includes almost 15,000 women, over 3,200 men and elderly and over 20,400 children.
[ 23 AUG, Dar'a ]  Access to services and goods within Dar'a al Balad is extremely challenging; food shortages and electricity outages have been reported.
[ 23 AUG, Dar'a ]  Saraya crossing point has been closed since 12 August. Between 21 and 22 August, it was reported to be temporarily open to allow women, children and the elderly to exit.
[ 12 Aug, NES ]  Euphrates Situation: The water crisis in Northeast Syria has led to continuous movement to camps, collective shelters, and informal settlements. Leading to an increased vulnerability of IDP's and host communities in the area and the number of individuals requiring shelter and NFI support.
[ 23 AUG, Dar'a ]  Almost 300 families remain at risk of displacement from the camp. All roads into the camp and the roads between Dar'a and Muzeirib have been closed since 29 July and access from Dar'a camp to the city for pedestrians is a challenge.
[ 26 September 2021, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced that 393 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 70 coronavirus patients recovered, while 9 others passed away.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [  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 70% ,No 30%.Most commonly reported gender based concerns were:  Early marriage  ( girls below 18 years old )   ( 30% )  .
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [  PROTECTION ] In 100% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that the social relationship between different community groups in their area was neutral or positive.
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, 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.
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]  [ LIVELIHOODS ]  Top three reported primary income sources in the 30 days prior to data collection by % of assessed settlements: Casual unskilled labour  ( construction )  88%, Pension from government 46% , Humanitarian aid 38%.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ WASH ] Primary waste disposal system: Burning garbage  ( 63% of assessed settlements )  and garbage collection  ( local authorities )   ( 36% ) .
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ WASH ] Primary waste disposal problem: Complete lack of garbage removal  ( 57% of assessed settlements ) .
[ July 2021, NWS and Ras Al Ain – Tell Abiad ]  In July, most movements occurred within and between Aleppo and Idleb governorates. Some 7,000 people left Ehsem sub district in Idleb, with Jarablus and Raju sub districts in Aleppo each receiving 3,000 people. Return movements of people slightly increased compared to the previous month. In July, the humanitarian community recorded some 3,558 returns, while June saw some 2,358 returns across Syria. Mhambal sub district in Idleb recorded the highest number of returns.
[ July 2021, NWS and Ras Al Ain – Tell Abiad ]  Security Council Resolution  ( SCR )  says the extension is “for a period of six months, that is, until 10 January 2022, only for the border crossing at Bab al Hawa with an extension of an additional six months, that is, until 10 July 2022, subject to the issuance of the Secretary General's substantive report, with particular focus on transparency in operations, and progress on crossline access in meeting humanitarian needs.'
[ August 15, Damascus ]  The director of the Mowasat Hospital, Dr. Essam Al Amin, revealed to “Sham FM' that during the past few days, the epidemic curve witnessed a slight increase after being low in the past period, pointing out that the injuries are between moderate and severe, but there is no technology to determine if it is a delta mutated or other. Dr. Al Amin mentioned that the number of cases in the hospital is between 15 16, and if there is an increase in the readiness to return to receiving cases and the capacity that was previously.
[ May 9, 2021, GoS ]  The Director of Readiness, Ambulance and Emergency at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Tawfiq Hassa, confirmed that the curve of Corona injuries decreased with the decrease in recorded cases daily, revealing that the emergency hospital in Al Fayha Sports City in Damascus was converted into a center for giving the anti Corona vaccine.
[ June 2021, NES ] High price of suitable foods formula was the most commonly reported challenge to feeding young children  ( reported by KIs in 94% of communities ) .
[ 26 AUG, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced that 106 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 19 other cases recovered, and four passed away.
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  In May 2021, the humanitarian community tracked some 33,000 IDP movements across Syria, nearly the same number of movements tracked in April.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ HEALTH ]  The most common place for women in the settlement to give birth was reportedly in a health facility  ( 90% of settlemnets ) .
[ June 2021, Overall Syria ]  In June 2021, the humanitarian community tracked some 50,000 IDP movements across Syria, around 51% per cent more than the numbers tracked in May.
[ June 2021, NES ] Reported presence of occupied shelters with damage across communities where damages were reported  ( by % of communities ) : Minor damage  ( 94% ) , Major damage  ( 28% ) , Severe damage  ( 11% ) , Completely destroyed (  15% ) .
[ June 2021, NES ] In 81% of communities reportedly none of the IDP households owned their shelter
[ June 2021, NES ] Private water trucking was the most commonly reported source of drinking water  ( reported by KIs in 37% of communities )
[ May 2021, Overall Syria ]  In May 2021, the humanitarian community recorded some 14,000 spontaneous IDP return movements across Syria, around 15 per cent more than the return movements from the previous month. Over 9,000 of these movements  ( 63 per cent )  occurred within and between Aleppo and Idleb governorates
[ June 2021, NES ] 5 6 was the most commonly reported range for hours of electricity accessible to households  ( reported by KIs in 35% of communities.
[ June 2021, NES ] 83% of communities where KIs reported that no sewage system was present
[ June 2021, NES ] 38% of communities in which households reportedly were unable to access markets in the assessed location
[ June 2021, NES ] Most commonly reported health priority needs  ( by % of communities ) : Treatment for chronic diseases 67%,Medicines and other commodities 54%, Pediatric consultations 46%.
[ June 2021, NES ] Most commonly reported protection priority needs  ( by % of communities ) : Special assistance for vulnerable groups: 79% Specialised child protection services: 40% Psychosocial support: 29%
[ July 2021,  Al Hasakeh, NES ]  [ WASH ]  In 60% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that at least one resident in the settlement suffered from diarrhoea in the two weeks prior to data collection.
[ June 2021, NES ] Lack of necessary protective equipment or supplies at health facilities reported as a barrier to healthcare access: 11%.
[ 9 July 2021, NWS ]  On 9 July, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2585 extending the use of the Bab al Hawa border crossing point in northwest Syria  ( NW Syria )  for 12 months, providing a lifeline for more than 3.4 million people in need, including some one million children.
[ June 2021, NES ] Children below the age of 12 were reported as a group affected by child labour in 12% of communities.
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]  [ LIVELIHOODS ]  Top three reported expense types by % of assessed settlements: Food 100% ,Healthcare 70%, Debt 40%.
[ June 2021, NES ] A lack of toilets was reported as a shelter issue for IDPs in 22% of communities.
[ June 2021, NES ]  ] 98% % of communities where KIs reported that households experienced barriers to accessing sufficient food.In 19% of these communities, KIs reported that the unavailability of certain food items was a challenge to accessing sufficient food.
[ 7th 14th June, NES ]  NES SMEB Basket Value Increase: SMEB June value: 333,879 SYP One month change  ( compared to May ) : increase of 3% Six month change  ( compared to December ) : increase of 31%
[ June 2021, NES ] Most commonly reported coping strategies for a lack of food  ( by % of communities ) : Relying on less preferred food or lower food quality: 67% Borrowing money to buy food: 79% Buying food with money usually used for other things: 69%
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ WASH ] Proportion of residents reported to have enough water to cover their needs: Everyone ( 41% ) , More than Half ( 46% ) , Less than half ( 8% ) .
[ June 2021, NES ] In 2% of communities at least one fifth of the IDP population reportedly lived in unfinished or abandoned residential buildings.In 12% of communities at least one fifth of the IDP population reportedly lived in tents
[ June 2021, NES ] Main network was the most commonly reported main source of electricity  ( reported by KIs in 77% of communities ) .
[ June 2021, NES ] % of communities where COVID 19 risk indicators were reported: Overcrowding reported as a shelter inadequacy: 49%
[ June 2021, NES ] Washing hands less frequently reported as a coping strategy for a lack of water: 9%.
[ June 2021, NES ] Lack of medicines or medical equipment at the health facility reported as a barrier to healthcare access: 46% of communities
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ Health ]  In 86% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that residents in their settlement can access at least one health facility. In 100% of the remaining settlements, residents had access to a pharmacy/ dispensary
[ June 2021, NES ] % of communities where extreme coping strategies used by residents to meet basic needs were reported: Early marriage 17%, Forced marriage 3%, High risk work 7%, Sending children  ( 15 or below )  to work 55%.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ Health ]   Most commonly reported health priority needs by KIs: Chronic diseases treatment 100%,Immunization services for children 65% , Child health and nutrition 51%.
[ June 2021, NES ] % of communities where extreme coping strategies used by IDPs to meet basic needs were reported: Early marriage 19%, Forced marriage 4%, High risk work 5%, Sending children  ( 15 or below )  to work 623%, Sending family members to beg 1%.
[ July 2021, NWS ]  Water being calcareous was the most commonly reported problem with drinking water  ( reported by KIs in 27% of communities )
[ July 2021, NWS ]  A lack of bathing facilities was reported as a  shelter issue for IDPs in 9% of communities
[ July 2021, NWS ]  In 23% of these communities, KIs reported that the unavailability of certain food items was a challenge to accessing sufficient food
[ 31 AUG, Northern Syria ]  For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, the daily number of COVID19 infections has exceeded the 1,000 cases threshold in Northern Syria.
[ July 2021, NWS ]  Commonly reported sources of food for households other than markets  ( by % of communities ) :Borrowing money for food ( 33% ) , Own production or farming  ( 61% ) , Assistance from local council or NGOs  ( 2% ) .
[ July 2021, NWS ]  Access to Water 63%  of communities where KIs reported that not all households had access to sufficient water. Private water trucking was the most commonly reported source of drinking water  ( reported by KIs in 46% of communities ) .
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ Health ] Reported proportion of residents who consider COVID 19 an important issue: Everyone 2%,More than Half ( 62% ) , About Half ( 3% ) , Less than half ( 22% ) , No one ( 11% ) .
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ Health ] Measures reportedly implemented by residents to protect from COVID19: Cover nose/mouth when coughing/sneezing 65%, Nothing 30%, Wash hands more regularly 68%.
[ July 2021, NWS ]  Effects of COVID 19 on livelihoods sectors in the community  ( by % of communities ) : 63% said None of the available livelihood sectors were affected and 37% said At least one of the available livelihood sectors was partially or totally affected.
[ July 2021, NWS ]  Most commonly reported protection priority needs  ( by % of communities ) : Special assistance for vulnerable groups: 80% Specialised child protection services: 47% Psychosocial support: 45%
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ Health ] In 32% of settlements all residents had access to soap and 27% of settlements all residents had access to a hand washing facility. The main issues reported with handwashing facilities were that there are no handwashing facilities and that soap is too expensive
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ] KIs estimated that lack of insulation from heat  ( 81% of assessed settlements ) , lack of privacy inside shelter  ( 73% )  and that shelters are too small for the entire household  ( 57% )  were the main shelter adequacy issues in their settlement
[ July 2021, NWS ]   Hazardous child labour was reported as a protection risk in 8% of the communities.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ] The main topics residents need access to information about accoridng to KIs were how to find job opportunities  ( 100% ) , information about returning to Area of Origin  ( 59% )  and sponsorship programs  ( 54% )
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [  PROTECTION ] In 86% of assessed settlements, KIs reported safety and security issues in the camp over the 30 days prior to data collection
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [  PROTECTION ] Most commonly reported security issues in assessed settlements: Serious threat from scorpions, snakes or similar  ( 97% ) , Theft  ( 14% ) .
[ July 2021, NWS ]    56 days Number of days the average day labourer would need to work to earn the monthly cost of basic SMEB items
[ July 2021, NWS ]  96% and 47% % of communities where KIs reported the insufficient income of households and general lack of employment opportunities as barriers to meeting basic needs
[ July 2021, NWS ]  KIs in 53% of communities cited the high cost of water trucking as a common challenge
[ July 2021, NWS ]  A lack of toilets was reported as a shelter issue  for IDPs in 15% of communities
[ July 2021, NWS ]  KIs in 15% of communities reported a lack of privacy for women and girls at health facilities as a barrier to healthcare access.
[ July 2021, NWS ]   % of communities where extreme coping strategies used by residents  to meet basic needs were reported: Early marriage 31%, High risk work 6%, Sending children  ( 15 or below )  to work 71% and  Sending family members to beg 1%
[ 1 – 31 July, Overall Syria ]  The Government announced that it would exempt anyone entering Syria from presenting a negative COVID 19 PCR test if a vaccination certificate approved by health authorities is presented.
[ 27 AUG, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced that 104 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 20 other cases recovered, and four passed away.
[ July 2021, NWS ]    87% and 94% of communities where KIs reported daily waged labour as a common source of income for residents and IDPs.
[ July 2021, NWS ]  Most commonly reported overall priority needs for residents  ( by % of communities ) :
Livelihood: 69%
 Food: 49%
Healthcare:: 43%
[ July 2021, NWS ]  22% of communities in which households reportedly were unable to access markets in the assessed location. 69 % of communities where KIs reported that the lack of transportation to markets was a barrier to physically accessing food markets
[ 12 September 2021, GoS ]  Health Ministry announced that 140 coronavirus cases were recorded in Syria, adding that 39 other cases recovered, while 6 passed away.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ] Degree to which KIs assess that people in their settlement have enough living space: More than half 8%, About half 35%,Less than half 49%, Only a few 8%.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ] KIs reported that the available shelters were occupied at 100% of capacity.
[ July 2021, NES ]  The main water pump station in Alouk town in the northeastern countryside of Al Hasakeh is partially operational again after having been suspended for more than a month due to conflict. The station supplies drinking water to approximately 460,000 people in and around Hasakeh and Tel Tamer cities, including displaced families living in camps and informal settlements.
[ July 2021, Aleppo ] Movement: KIs reported that the main factors influencing the intention to leave were family ties/ host community relationship in the new location  ( 3% of assessed settlements )  and reduced access to humanitarian assistance  ( 3% ) .
[ 22 September 2021, GoS ]  The Assad government's Syrian Telecommunications Company issued a decision to raise the prices of internet, local calls, and the Fiber Net home service, amidst a popular outcry. The company said that the decision will come into effect starting in early October.
[ July 2021, Al Hasakeh, NES ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ]  KIs estimated that a lack of insulation from heat  ( 87% of assessed settlements ) , shelters being too small for entire household  ( 63% )  and lack of electricity  ( 57% )  were the main shelter adequacy issues in their settlement.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  MEDIAN SMEB CELLPHONE DATA PRICE 1GB Data: 1000 SYP One month change: 0% Six months change: 11%
[ July 2021, NES ] KIs in 88% of communities cited the high cost of health services as a common challenge.
[ 14 September، 2021, GoS ]  The Health Ministry announced that 150 new coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, 40 coronavirus patients recovered while 6 others passed away.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  FOOD SECURITY ] KIs reported that bread  ( 14% of assessed settlements )  and ghee/vegetable oil  ( 14% )  were the main food items needed by residents that are currently not available through assistance or markets.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  MEDIAN PRICE OF COVID 19 ITEMS Face mask  ( 1 piece ) : 400 SYP Plastic gloves  ( box of 100 ) : 25,000 SYP
[ 1 to 21 September 2021 ]  In Dar'a Al Balad, restoration of public services such as water and electricity is ongoing.
[ 1 to 21 September 2021 ]  Schools in Dar'a which were utilized as collective shelters reopened for students for the new academic year on 12 September following COVID19 measures and some maintenance.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  LP Gas: 45,250 SYP per canister  ( 14.27 USD )  One month price change: increase of 5% Six month price change: increase of 27%
[ 24th November, 2020, Overall Syria ]  In a statement to SANA, the ministry indicated that the total number of Coronavirus infections registered in the country till now has reached at 7369, out of which 3213 ones have recovered while 385 others have passed away.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ HEALTH ]  In 86% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that residents in their settlement can access at least one health facility. In 100% of the remaining settlements, residents had access to a pharmacy/ dispensary.
[ 18 August 2021, NWS ]  57% of HHs in NWS live in finished houses or apartments, 15% of HHs in NWS live in tents and 13% of HHs in NWS live in damaged shelters.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ HEALTH ] Measures reportedly implemented by residents to protect from COVID19: Cover nose/mouth when coughing/sneezing 20%, Nothing 63%, Wash hands more regularly 35%.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ LIVELIHOODS ]  Top three reported primary income sources in the 30 days prior to data collection by % of assessed settlements: Casual unskilled labour  ( construction )  88%,Unskilled agricultural labour 66% , Humanitarian aid 31%.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  High Quality Petrol: 2,100 SYP per litre One month price change: decrease of 6% Six month price change: increase of 18% % of surveyed vendors reporting high quality petrol as unavailable in their community/ neighbourhood: 65%
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] Most commonly reported security issues in assessed settlements: Serious threat from scorpions, snakes or similar  ( 53% ) ,Disputes between residents  ( 19% ) .
[ Homs, Syria ]  On 11 July, the Government of Syria announced an increase in the price of subsidised diesel for transporters from SYP 200 to SYP 500.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] KIs reported that boys  ( in 99% of assessed settlements )  and girls  ( 94% )  face particular challenges in accessing documentation.
[ Homs, Syria ]  National Informal Market Average up to July 2021 stood at SYP 2,086 per Litre. This represents a 29% increase over June 2021
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] In 1% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that their settlement had an accessible child friendly space.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  Manually Refined Diesel: 350 SYP per litre One month price change: increase of 8% Six month price change: increase of 56% % of surveyed vendors reporting manually refined diesel as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 6%
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  SMEB May value: 106 USD One month change: decrease of 1% Six month change: increase of 12%
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  MEDIAN SMEB COSTS & CHANGES: 336,608 SYP One month change: 1% Six months change: 25%
[ 18 September 2021, GoS ]  Health Ministry announced that 184 new coronavirus cases were detected in the country, 42 ones recovered while 8 others died.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  Informal USD/SYP regional median exchange rate: 3,170 SYP to 1 USD One month rate change: increase of 0.2% Six month rate change: increase of 12%
In August 2021, overall 69 percent of surveyed households indicated that they bought food on credit, an increase of five percent yearon year, with a higher share recorded in Dar'a  ( 78 percent )  and Al Hasakeh  ( 77 percent ) .
[ August 2021, Overall Syria ]  From interviews conducted in August, 70 percent of surveyed households in Syria reported their intent to have all household members vaccinated should the COVID 19 vaccine be made available to them free of charge.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  Manually Refined Petrol: 625 SYP per litre One month price change: decrease of 4% Six month price change: increase of 79% % of surveyed vendors reporting manually refined petrol as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 5%
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  Informal USD/SYP regional median exchange rate: 3,210 SYP to 1 USD One month rate change: increase of 3% Six month rate change: increase of 12%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  MEDIAN SMEB HYGIENE ITEMS' PRICE  ( 12 bars of soap, 4 packs of 10 sanitary pads, 200g of toothpaste, 3kg of laundry/dish soap ) : 20,447 SYP One month Change:  3% Six month change: 20%
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  MEDIAN SMEB COST: FOOD ITEMS: 255,980 SYP One month change: 2% Six months change: 22%
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  SMEB FOOD COMPONENT: 255,980 SYP  ( 80 USD )  One month price change: increase of 2% Six month price change: increase of 22%
[ Aleppo, Syria ]  National Informal Market Average up to July 2021 stood at SYP 2,086 per Litre. This represents a 29% increase over June 2021.
[ July 2021, NES ] High price of suitable foods formula was the most commonly reported challenge to feeding young children  ( reported by KIs in 93% of communities ) .
[ Aleppo, Syria ]  On 11 July, the Government of Syria announced an increase in the price of subsidised diesel for transporters from SYP 200 to SYP 500.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ LIVELIHOODS ]  Top three reported expense types by % of assessed settlements: Food 100% ,Healthcare 93%, NFIs 40%.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] In 83% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that they were aware of child labour occuring among children under the age of 11, most commonly reporting domestic labour  ( 77% of these assessed settlements )  and delling goods  ( 19% ) .
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  
MEDIAN SMEB WATER TRUCKING PRICE for 4500L:  13,725  ( Syrian Pounds ) 
One month Change: 3%
Six months Change: 22%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  Informal USD/TRY regional median exchange rate: 8.675 TRY to 1 USD One month rate change: increase of 0.3% Six month rate change: increase of 16%
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [  PROTECTION ] In 100% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that the social relationship between different community groups in their area was neutral or positive.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  CHICKEN: 5,650 SYP PER KILO  ( 1.78 USD )  One month price change: decrease of 0.3% Six month price change: increase of 13% % of surveyed vendors reporting chicken as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 3%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  Wheat production has been hard hit by droughts across the middle east, “as rainfall received from the beginning of 2021 onwards did not compensate for the delayed onset and previously recorded deficits', according to the World Food Programme.
[ July 2021, NES ] Reported presence of occupied shelters with damage across communities where damages were reported  ( by % of communities ) : Minor damage  ( 94% ) , Major damage  ( 29% ) , Severe damage  ( 11% ) , Completely destroyed (  16% ) .
[ July 2021, NES ] In 92% of communities reportedly at least 80% of the resident population owned their shelter.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  MEDIAN SMEB COOKING FUEL PRICE  ( Kerosene 25L and LPG 20L ) : 45,37 SYP One month change: 5% Six month change: 2%
[ July 2021, NES ] 82% of communities where KIs reported that no sewage system was present
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  MEDIAN TRANSPORT FUEL PRICE  ( High Quality and Manually Refined Diesel and Petrol, 1L ) : 2,267 SYP One month change: 5% Six months change: 35%
[ July 2021, NES ] Most commonly reported ways people disposed of solid waste  ( by % of communities ) : Free public waste collection ( 36% ) , Waste burnt  ( 31% ) , Waste disposed of by household to a dumping location ( 21% ) .
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  NES SMEB Basket Value Increase: SMEB July value: 336,608 SYP One month change  ( compared to June ) : increase of 1% Six month change  ( compared to January ) : increase of 25%
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ HEALTH ] n 13% of settlements all residents had access to soap and 4% of settlements all residents had access to a hand washing facility. The main issues reported with handwashing facilities were that there are no handwashing facilities and that soap is too expensive.
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  Manually Refined Petrol: 1,800 SYP per litre One month price change: increase of 20% Six month price change: increase of 33% % of surveyed vendors reporting manually refined petrol as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 77%
[ 7th 14th June, NWS ]  Manually Refined Diesel: 1,675 SYP per litre One month price change: increase of 2% Six month price change: increase of 17% % of surveyed vendors reporting manually refined diesel as unavailable in their community/neighbourhood: 7%
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ]  KIs estimated that lack of electricity  ( 67% of assessed settlements ) , lack of insulation from heat  ( 64% )  and lack of lighting  ( 59% )  were the main shelter adequacy issues in their settlement
[ 16 September, 2021, GoS ]  First Pakistan International Airlines  ( PIA )  flight will arrive at Damascus International Airport on Friday, Syrian Transport Ministry announced. The Ministry added, in a statement to SANA, that the flight comes within the framework of operating air flights from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad Airports in Pakistan towards Damascus and vice versa.
[ September 24th, 2021, Syria ]  Dr. Tawfiq Hassa, Director of Readiness, Ambulance, and Emergency at the Ministry of Health confirmed that there were 278 recorded COVID 19 cases yesterday.
[ 19 September 2021, GoS ]  Health Ministry announced that 182 new coronavirus cases were registered in Syria, adding that 40 patients recovered and 8 passed away.
[ 13 September، 2021, GoS ]  The Syrian Airlines has announced that an additional weekly flight Damascus/Kuwait/Damascus will be run throughout September starting from Sep 14th. The Ministry of Transport clarified in a statement published on its online platforms that with the operation of the additional flight, two flights are available per week on Tuesday and Thursday, calling on those wishing to book to visit the offices of the Syrian Airlines.
[ 17 September, 2021, GoS ]  The first flight of Pakistan International Airlines  ( PIA )  arrived in Damascus International Airport on 17 September 2021 afternoon from Karachi Airport, paving way for the return of air traffic between the two countries suspended for more than twenty years. The flight, which carries on board Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan , the Chargé d' Affairs of Syrian Embassy in Islamabad, Mazen Obeid, president of Pakistan Airlines and 286 passengers, comes in the framework of re operating the air flights from Karachi , Lahore and Islamabad airports towards Damascus and vice versa.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ]  Top three most commonly reported shelter item needs by % of assessed settlements: New tents 69%, Plastic sheeting 64% , Additional tents 49%.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ] KIs reported that the available shelters were occupied at 99% of capacity.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ WASH ] In 5% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that no latrines were available in the settlement. In 64% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that some households were practicing open defecation within or outside their settlement as an alternative to latrines
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ WASH ] In 86% the assessed settlements with communal showers, KIs reported that some or all showers were gender segregated, in 85% KIs reported that some or all showers had locks and in 71% KIs reported some or all showers had lighting.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ WASH ] The main issue reported with showers was that there are no showers reported by KIs in 70% of assessed settlements and lack of water reported in 25% of settlements.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ WASH ]  Reported proportion of residents with access to soap within the assessed settlements: Everyone ( 13% ) , More than Half ( 72% ) , About Half ( 4% ) , Less than half ( 5% ) , No one  ( 6% ) .
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ WASH ]  The main issue reported with soap was that soap is too expensive reported by KIs in 82% of assessed settlements and some people don't like the quality of the soap reported in 9% of settlements.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]   [ SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS  ( NFIs )  ] The manin topics residents need access to information about accoridng to KIs were how to find job opportunities  ( 93% ) , how to access assistance  ( 48% )  and hnformation about returning to area of origin  ( 29% )
[ 5th 11th July, NES ] 
MEDIAN SMEB HYGIENE ITEMS' PRICE (  12 bars of soap, 4 packs of 10 sanitary pads, 3kg of laundry/dish soap, 200g of toothpaste ) : 26,419 SYP
One month change: 8%
Six months change: 24%
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ WASH ] In 22% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that at least one resident in the settlement suffered from diarrhoea in the two weeks prior to data collection.
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ HEALTH ]  Most commonly reported health priority needs by KIs: Chronic diseases treatment 93%, Maternal health services 83% , Child health and nutrition 65%.
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  MEDIAN PRICE OF COVID 19 ITEMS Sterile alcohol  ( 1 litre )  : 10,000 SYP Hand sanitiser  ( 500 ml ) : 5,833 SYP Bottled bleach  ( 1 litre ) : 1,700 SYP
[ 5th 11th July, NES ]  MEDIAN SMEB WATER TRUCKING PRICE  ( 4,500L )  : 15,930 SYP One month change: 12% Six months change: 11%
[ July 2021,Ar Raqqa, NES ]  [ HEALTH ]  In 18% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that sufficient medicine was available for free for people with chronic disease. In 95% of assessed settlements, KIs reported that sufficient medicine was available to buy for people with chronic disease.