Syrian earthquake survivors face care obstacles amidst ongoing civil war.

Medical charities are facing challenges in providing aid to survivors of the earthquake that hit northwest Syria, which is already mired in a protracted humanitarian crisis. The region is controlled by opposition forces, making it difficult to negotiate the entrance of medical personnel and supplies. The Turkish authorities are not allowing foreign organizations to freely cross the border, and the Syrian government has concerns about NGOs crossing the border without authorization. The supply system has been disrupted by the earthquake, and it was a problem even before the earthquake. The most important thing is to be sure that the supply system will continue to work via Turkey.