Türkiye earthquake: External situation report no.5: 13 – 19 March 2023 – Türkiye

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1. EVENT OVERVIEW

Priority concerns

The priority concerns in the areas affected by the earthquake are:

• access to mental health and psychosocial support;

• ensuring access to health care services for the most vulnerable and affected populations;

• post-trauma rehabilitative care;

• water and sanitation services;

• prevention and control of disease outbreaks, including through strengthening disease surveillance; and

• ensuring access to essential health services, particularly for women, children, the elderly and those living
  with noncommunicable diseases.

WHO actions

• 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).

• As of 20 March, the Emergency Medical Team Coordination Cell (EMTCC) in Türkiye has overseen the
  work of 38 approved international emergency medical teams (EMTs) from more than 20 countries. EMTs
  have carried out a total of 41 710 medical consultations in the most affected areas. Currently there are
  12 active EMTs working on the ground.

• A mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) sub-sector has been established within the health
  and nutrition sector to coordinate the response among partners.

  • Training around MHPSS support has been provided to 4808 staff deployed to the earthquake
    affected zone and 5213 staff providing remote assistance.

  • Training on psychological first aid for children was provided to 583 MoH staff and 913 staff
    from the Ministry of Family and Social Services (MoFSS).

  • “Ask the Expert” sessions on MHPSS were attended by 495 MoH staff and 290 staff from MoFSS.

• As of 19 March, WHO has delivered almost 27 tonnes of supplies to the MoH, worth more than
  USD$ 222 000.

• 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. As of 19 March, 6.27% of required funds have been received by WHO.