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EVENT OVERVIEW
Priority concerns
The priority concerns in the areas affected by the earthquake are:
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ensuring access to the most vulnerable and affected populations;
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immediate trauma care for the injured and post-trauma rehabilitative care;
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provision of essential medicines, emergency kits and supplies to address urgent needs;
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prevention and control of disease outbreaks, including through strengthening disease surveillance;
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access to mental health and psychosocial support; and
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ensuring access to essential health services, particularly for women, children, the elderly and those living with noncommunicable diseases.
WHO actions
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In Türkiye, WHO continues to support the government-led response, working in close coordination with the Türkiye Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
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From 26 February to 2 March, the WHO Director General, the WHO Regional Director for Europe and the WHO European Regional Emergency Director visited Türkiye to discuss the earthquake response.
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WHO is the lead for the Health and Nutrition Sector under the inter-agency coordination cell managed by the United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) established in Ankara, with the first meeting held on 21 February.
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As of 26 February, the Emergency Medical Team Coordination Cell (EMTCC) in Türkiye has overseen the work of 32 approved international emergency medical teams (EMTs) from more than 20 countries. EMTs have carried out a total of 15 389 medical consultations in the most affected areas. As of 26 February, there are 18 active EMTs working on the ground.
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As of 26 February, WHO has delivered 23.8 kg of supplies to the MoH, worth over USD$ 221 000.
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WHO has released a flash appeal for immediate funding totalling US$ 84.5 million, of which US$ 50.8 million has been requested for Türkiye.