Syrian Arab Republic: Overview of Humanitarian Response (HCT Coordinated Response) January-May 2023

OVERVIEW

• Between January and May 2023, an estimated 3.93 million people were reached on average each month with some form of humanitarian assistance (excluding earthquake-affected beneficiaries).

• Around 27% of the response was delivered in areas of extreme or catastrophic needs (hosting an estimated 47% of people in need); 64% of the response was delivered in areas with severe needs (hosting an estimated 51% of people in need).

• In addition, 9% of the response was provided to vulnerable populations in other areas through a range of life-saving activities (e.g., vaccination campaigns, nutrition screening and water provision) to reduce excess morbidity and mortality.