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Area-Based Assessment: Maaret Masrin, Idleb Governorate, May - August 2024 | Syria

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Key Messages

• Livelihood opportunities in Maaret Masrin are limited due to rising costs, skill mismatches, and inflation, preventing many HHs from meeting their basic needs.
Inflation, credit barriers, and challenges in agriculture due to climate shocks highlight the need for vocational training, market improvements, and small business support to enhance resilience.

• Limited access to quality education, a shortage of qualified teachers, and inadequate facilities disrupt children’s education. High education costs and long distances to schools contribute to high dropout rates.
Improving infrastructure and supporting education staff are essential to addressing these issues.

• Healthcare facilities lack necessary medicines, equipment, and medical staff, leading to overcrowding and long waiting times. The inability to afford treatment further complicates the situation.
Immediate improvements in medical supplies, staff support, and affordable care are needed to address these gaps and improve public health.