Dr Faisal H Omar, MSF Head of mission for Syria has visited some camps for displaced people in the Afrin and Azaz areas in the northwestern region of the county.

In the Azaz area, there are a huge number of camps for displaced people. There are 600 000 people in the area. And two-thirds of them - 400,000 people – live in camps, compared to around 150,000 in Afrin.

In the Afrin area, MSF responded to heavy floods in partnership with International Blue Crescent (IBC), a Turkish NGO. Together with IBC, MSF laid down gravel in five camps to ensure an efficient drainage system in and around the tents. MSF also distributed blankets and carpets, as well as plastic sheeting to cover the ground inside the tents.

In partnership with Al-Ameen, a Syrian NGO, MSF is running two mobile clinics in 10 different camp locations and supports a health centre. MSF has also distributed essential items like hygiene kits and blankets to displaced families.
The MSF head of mission also has visited camps in the Azaz Area.