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Situation Report #2: Al-Hamidiah, Idleb city, Qastun, Zayzun, 03/12/2024 | Syria

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Key Messages

• Humanitarian needs across communities: across all four surveyed communities, food was reported as an urgent need, with other needs including healthcare, and warm clothing and heating materials. Key informants (KIs) identified women, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities as requiring immediate, specialized support.

• Healthcare and infrastructure challenges: in Idleb city, healthcare facilities have reportedly sustained damage. KIs identified safe transport and healthcare access, including for pregnant women and individuals with chronic conditions, as urgent priorities.

• Movement and displacement dynamics: transportation costs, security concerns, and damaged infrastructure are reportedly limiting movement, compounding humanitarian challenges. Displacement trends vary, with significant outflows from Idleb city and Zayzun, while Qastun and Al-Hamidiah see relatively low outward movement despite escalating risks.

• Winterization needs and livelihood disruptions: Communities urgently require winter supplies, especially heating materials, to address immediate challenges during the winter. Livelihoods have been disrupted across all surveyed locations, exacerbating financial insecurity and ability to meet basic needs.