Health

The Cholera Outbreaks in Refugee Camps in Syria

About the Cholera  Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with Vibrio cholerae bacteria. The toxigenic bacterium Vibrio cholerae serogroup (O1) or (O139).  Globally, an estimated (1.3) to (4) million people worldwide get Cholera every year. Although it can be treated fast, (21.000) up to (143.000) people die from it! […]

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Refugee Trauma

In a world marred by conflict, persecution, and displacement, the plight of refugees is an urgent global concern. Behind the headlines and statistics lie the untold stories of individuals and families who have fled their homelands in search of safety and sanctuary. But the journey to refuge is often riddled with traumatic experiences that leave […]

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Types of Prosthetics for Refugees

Refugees Living with Permanent Impairments Over the years, wars and armed conflicts have led to massive destruction on many levels. Everything has been damaged; lives, homes, and those living in these homes! Places like northern Syria, Palestine, Yemen, and many others, are the most affected by the brutal war and conflicts still occurring today. Leaving […]

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Refugee Camps in Jordan

Syrian Refugee Camps in Jordan Jordan is home to Za’atari, Azraq, and Mrajeeb Al Fhood refugee camps for Syrian refugees. However, a great number of Syrian refugees are living in Jordan. However, only 18 percent of refugees in Jordan live in refugee camps. Zaatari camp Zaatari Camp is under the joint administration of the Syrian […]

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Donate a Winter Kit for Yemeni Refugees

Yemeni refugees confront formidable challenges as winter descends, intensifying their already precarious situation. With temperatures plummeting below zero in various governorates, the harsh winter exacerbates the plight of displaced individuals. The refugee community, disproportionately impacted by the pandemic-induced loss of livelihoods, faces heightened vulnerability during this season. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warns of a […]

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Winter and Refugees Health

Winter has a unique beauty of its own, sitting beside the fireplace warm with your loved ones, having warm and delicious meals and hot drinks to keep you warm, safe, and healthy.  But that is the picture you will see if you have a cozy house to live in through this season. However, those who […]

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Helping People with Disabilities in North-West Syria

Statistics About People With Disabilities  Nearly half of Syria’s pre-conflict population remains in displacement. 5.6 million are displaced abroad, most of whom are in neighboring Turkey, while a substantial 6.5 million are displaced across Syria.3 Over a third of those displaced inside Syria have a disability (36 percent). Type of Disability There are various types […]

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Mobile Clinics, Reaching Hard-to-Reach Areas

What Are Mobile Health Clinics? A mobile clinic is a customized traveling motor vehicle that provides health care to communities.  It may be staffed by a combination of…  Physicians. Nurses. Community health workers and other health professionals. And they deliver a wide variety of health services. Why Mobile Health Clinics Important in Syria In Syria, […]

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Refugee Health Service

Barriers to Healthcare in Refugee Camps Healthcare is a fundamental right for all people, including refugees. Under the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, refugees must have access to health care services similar or similar to those of the host population. But refugees face many barriers in the health sector, which are: Financial […]

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