Shabagan’s statements came after his return from Aleppothe largest cities Syria For years, it was the scene of some of the worst battles of the country’s war.
Aleppo suffered an outbreak of cholera in late 2022.
Shabagan said the impact of the quake on access to housing, water, fuel and other infrastructure could make outbreaks happen again "likely"adding that the disaster also had devastating effects on the mental health of the Syrians.
added: "If the conflict had weakened their resolve, I think this earthquake has broken their spirits now".
A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake, which struck Turkey and Syria more than a week ago, has devastated parts of the shattered country. the war.
An estimated 5,500 people have died.
Shabagan pointed out that entire neighborhoods in Aleppo were empty, as some residents preferred to move to rural areas after the earthquake. Many Syrians have been displaced for the second time after the natural disaster, from which they had previously fled to escape airstrikes and shelling.
According to estimates by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there are 5.3 million Syrians in all the areas it hit earthquake Vulnerable to being homeless if shelter and necessary assistance are not secured.
Shabagan stressed that the long-term reconstruction of Syria’s infrastructure should be a priority. But the civil war and economic crisis facing Syria is expected to make the rapid post-earthquake recovery more complicated.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has raised $216.8 million and hopes to support 2.4 million people across the country over the next two years.
Dozens of planes and trucks loaded with humanitarian aid also arrived in government-controlled areas in Syria.
The United Nations appealed for $397 million to support nearly 5 million people in northwestern Syria under opposition control, most of whom fall below the extreme poverty line.
Shabagan said during his tour in Aleppo that aid, which has declined over the past years, is now arriving in larger quantities.
One woman told him she had experienced dwindling aid in recent years, however "Somehow this earthquake brought humanitarian aid back so she could eat again".
However, there is still a significant shortage of basic commodities.
Shabagan continued: "Even some ambulances are struggling to get fuel, and even some of our cars are struggling to get fuel".
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“They are still living a primitive life in very cold classrooms,” he said in an interview with the Associated Press. “If this continues for a long period of time, there will be serious health consequences.”
Shabagan’s statements came after his return from Aleppo, the largest city in Syria, which for years has been the scene of some of the worst battles in the war in the country.
Aleppo suffered an outbreak of cholera in late 2022.
Shabagan said the impact of the earthquake on access to housing, water, fuel and other infrastructure could make another outbreak “likely,” adding that the disaster had also had devastating effects on the mental health of Syrians.
“If the conflict weakened their resolve, I think this earthquake has broken their spirits now,” he added.
The devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria more than a week ago has devastated parts of the war-torn country.
An estimated 5,500 people have died.
Shabagan pointed out that entire neighborhoods in Aleppo were empty, as some residents preferred to move to rural areas after the earthquake. Many Syrians have been displaced for the second time after the natural disaster, from which they had previously fled to escape airstrikes and shelling.
According to estimates by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there are 5.3 million Syrians in all the areas it hit earthquake Vulnerable to being homeless if shelter and necessary assistance are not secured.
Shabagan stressed that the long-term reconstruction of Syria’s infrastructure should be a priority. But the civil war and economic crisis facing Syria is expected to make the rapid post-earthquake recovery more complicated.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has raised $216.8 million and hopes to support 2.4 million people across the country over the next two years.
Dozens of planes and trucks loaded with humanitarian aid also arrived in government-controlled areas in Syria.
The United Nations appealed for $397 million to support nearly 5 million people in northwestern Syria under opposition control, most of whom fall below the extreme poverty line.
Shabagan said during his tour in Aleppo that aid, which has declined over the past years, is now arriving in larger quantities.
One woman told him she had suffered from dwindling aid in recent years, but “somehow this earthquake has brought humanitarian aid back so she can eat again.”
However, there is still a significant shortage of basic commodities.
“Even some ambulances are struggling to get fuel, and even some of our cars are struggling to get fuel,” Shabagan continued.
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