Humanitarian needs stack up months after earthquake in Türkiye | MSF

By the end of April, MSF-supported NGOs had provided and installed 61 water tanks, 312 toilets, 160 showers, and delivered over 2.5 million cubic metres of potable water to affected people. Furthermore, 96.6 tons of fruits and vegetables, 390,500 meals, 53.1 tons of firewood, 38,154 hygiene kits, 321 tents, 31 containers, and other materials were donated and distributed to people in need.

Responding to various community needs

Turkish NGOs, supported by MSF together and other aid organisations, also donated a water pump and water tanks to the damaged Hatay Training and Research Hospital. The hospital had to move its services to a field-tent hospital established in its courtyard.

“Due to the lack of toilets and water supply within the initial 72 hours following the earthquakes, we had to find alternative ways to address the essential needs,” says Selami, first-response volunteer and medical technician at the hospital.

“However, once the  water tanks arrived, the situation improved significantly and we were able to meet sanitation needs more comfortably.”