Ibrahim, among other hundreds of refugees, were also able to benefit from the different sessions at the event including sessions about gender-based violence, and mental health and psychosocial support awareness. In fact, studies show that 1 in 5 refugee or displaced women experience sexual violence. Moreover, the stressful and uncertain experiences they have been through might leave them more prone to poor mental health such as depression and anxiety disorders.
Throughout the event, Ibrahim had also been eagerly calling for and encouraging the refugees to get vaccinated at the COVID-19 vaccination unit provided at the event by the Ministry of Health and Population, in cooperation with WHO.
“When I tell people about the vaccination unit here and that COVID 19 vaccines are offered, I am helping them. This is a deadly virus, and we have to encourage all people and make them aware.” He adds that he shares the messages on Ministry and WHO social media pages with his community to spread awareness about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
Through ensuring that refugees are integrated in national health planning and implementation, such as vaccinations rollout and universal health insurance system, WHO Egypt works closely with all stakeholders to accelerate the end of the coronavirus pandemic and make sure that Ibrahim and everyone living in Egypt have an equal chance at a healthy life and have access to the quality, affordable, safe, and effective healthcare services they need.
WHO Egypt contribution in the World Refugee Day has been made possible thanks to the generous support of United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
