The Syrian Ministry of Health, in collaboration with international and local organizations, launched a comprehensive national nutritional survey on Sunday aimed at tackling malnutrition across the country.
According to a statement released by the Ministry, the survey will be conducted in all Syrian governorates. It will assess the nutritional status of children under five years old and women of reproductive age (15-49). The goal is to identify areas of concern related to malnutrition and implement targeted interventions to address these issues.
The survey will involve home visits by field teams, who will measure key health indicators, including weight, height, and mid-upper arm circumference, as well as detect signs of edema in children.
The Ministry urged local communities to cooperate with survey teams to ensure the initiative’s success, which aims to enhance the quality of health services available to vulnerable populations.
Alongside the survey, the Ministry continues to provide essential nutritional services for pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under five, through a network of 929 primary healthcare centers across Syria.
The launch of the survey is part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to combat rising malnutrition rates and improve the health and well-being of Syrians affected by years of war and displacement.
