Elizabeth Hoff, WHO Representative in Syria, hands over the mobile clinics and ambulances donated by the Government of Japan to the Director of Health in Aleppo31 December 2017 – As part of its efforts to respond to the growing health needs of the Syrian people, the World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered to Aleppo Governorate 5 mobile clinics and 2 ambulances donated by the Government of Japan. The mobile clinics will provide primary health care services to safe areas in Aleppo and Rural Aleppo where the number of returnees has significantly increased in recent months. The 2 ambulances will strengthen emergency and trauma responses and improve referral services, while the mobile clinic teams will organize health education sessions to create public awareness on different key health issues such as hygiene, sanitation, family planning, nutrition, breastfeeding, and the importance of vaccination. Due to the protracted conflict that has lasted for over 4 years, many areas in Aleppo and Rural Aleppo lack basic health care services, with the majority of health facilities either destroyed or no longer functional. Moreover, landmines often result in a high number of casualties, particularly among children.
With this additional support from the Government of Japan, vulnerable people and patients with chronic diseases will have better access to essential health and emergency services.
The ambulances will strengthen emergency and trauma responses and improve referral services in Aleppo Governorate“On average, each mobile clinic can serve more than 50 patients daily. These include patients suffering from health problems such as respiratory infections and chronic diseases, pregnant women, and children in need of medical care,” said Ms Elizabeth Hoff, WHO representative in Syria. “WHO is committed to providing health coverage for all people in need, particularly children, women and the elderly living in affected areas, in order to ensure the elimination of life-threatening diseases and to bring back hope amongst people who have experienced the traumatic impact of this conflict,” she added.
Elizabeth Hoff, WHO Representative in Syria, hands over the mobile clinics and ambulances donated by the Government of Japan to the Director of Health in Aleppo31 December 2017 – As part of its efforts to respond to the growing health needs of the Syrian people, the World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered to Aleppo Governorate 5 mobile clinics and 2 ambulances donated by the Government of Japan. The mobile clinics will provide primary health care services to safe areas in Aleppo and Rural Aleppo where the number of returnees has significantly increased in recent months. The 2 ambulances will strengthen emergency and trauma responses and improve referral services, while the mobile clinic teams will organize health education sessions to create public awareness on different key health issues such as hygiene, sanitation, family planning, nutrition, breastfeeding, and the importance of vaccination. Due to the protracted conflict that has lasted for over 4 years, many areas in Aleppo and Rural Aleppo lack basic health care services, with the majority of health facilities either destroyed or no longer functional. Moreover, landmines often result in a high number of casualties, particularly among children.
With this additional support from the Government of Japan, vulnerable people and patients with chronic diseases will have better access to essential health and emergency services.
The ambulances will strengthen emergency and trauma responses and improve referral services in Aleppo Governorate“On average, each mobile clinic can serve more than 50 patients daily. These include patients suffering from health problems such as respiratory infections and chronic diseases, pregnant women, and children in need of medical care,” said Ms Elizabeth Hoff, WHO representative in Syria. “WHO is committed to providing health coverage for all people in need, particularly children, women and the elderly living in affected areas, in order to ensure the elimination of life-threatening diseases and to bring back hope amongst people who have experienced the traumatic impact of this conflict,” she added.
