Help them Regain Mobility As healthy people, we take millions of actions our body does on a daily bases for granted! We don’t count how often we move from one place to another. We don’t think twice about doing something as simple as putting our clothes on every day, and perhaps many times in just […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Psychosocial Support Meaning The Psychosocial Framework of 2005–2007 of the International Federation defines psychosocial support as a process of facilitating resilience within… Individuals. Families. Communities. By respecting individuals and communities’ independence, dignity, and coping mechanisms. Psychosocial support promotes the restoration of social cohesion and infrastructure. Types of Psychosocial Support Here are some of the psychosocial […]
Children’s mental health refers to the psychological well-being of children, encompassing their emotional, social, and behavioral aspects. It is an integral part of overall health, influencing a child’s ability to cope with stress, succeed in school, and engage positively in their communities. What does Children’s Mental Health involve? Children’s Mental Health involves the psychological well-being […]