Enhancing healthcare for the affected communities in Syria and Turkey

This project aims to improve the health conditions of refugees and host communities affected by the earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkey in 2023. It focuses on providing primary healthcare services, psychological support, and social assistance, in addition to distributing medicines and medical consumables and supplying laboratory medical equipment. The project also includes training healthcare workers to deliver integrated and comprehensive services, as well as providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation for individuals with special needs.

This project aims to:

• Improving the health and well-being of refugees and host communities in Syria and Turkey.
• Providing primary healthcare services, mental health, and psychosocial support.
• Offering physical therapy and rehabilitation for persons with disabilities.
• Training healthcare workers to deliver comprehensive services.

The project concluded successfully in 2024, marking a comprehensive response to the health challenges posed by the disaster.

Achievements in Turkey

• 1,433 beneficiaries received mental health and psychosocial support services.
• 1,675 mental health consultations conducted, enhancing psychological well-being.
• **447 cases **referred to doctors and hospitals for specialized care.
• 822 physiotherapy sessions provided, supporting recovery and physical function.
• 437 mobility assistance devices distributed to individuals with special needs.
• 458 caregivers attended training and awareness sessions to strengthen caregiving capacity.
• Mental health and psychosocial support interventions indirectly reached around 7,002 beneficiaries.

Achievements in Syria

• Delivered 167,036 medical services, serving an average of 4,500 patients per month (~300 daily visitors).
• Distributed 2,584,464 units of medication, ensuring the availability of essential medicines.
• Supplied 89,291 medical consumables, 165,603 laboratory equipment items, and 6,324 non-medical consumables to enhance diagnostic accuracy and service delivery.
• Trained 25 frontline healthcare workers (3 males, 22 females) in primary healthcare and community-based management of severe acute malnutrition, strengthening healthcare capacity and service quality.

Through the integration of physical rehabilitation and mental health services, this project has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of thousands of refugees and host community members. The collaborative approach and sustainable outcomes underscore a shared commitment to resilience, recovery, and rebuilding stronger, healthier communities in the aftermath of disaster.