Providing psychological first aid and protection services to the displaced

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Psychological first aid is a vital component in enhancing the mental health of individuals facing crises. It provides immediate measures aimed at alleviating psychological distress and creating a safe environment for receiving support. Protection messages emphasize the importance of safety, dignity, and the non-exploitation of individuals when accessing the services provided to them, as these types of support are considered a bridge to recovery.
Since the onset of the displacement wave experienced by the people of Afrin from the Shahba and Tal Rifaat areas, the workers of protection program and PSS have offered several activities that included protection messages and psychological first aid as an essential part of the public health services provided to them. One of the key messages is, “You are not alone in this ordeal; we are here to help you.

 

Faisal’s treatment journey

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Faisal, who is 19 years old, has been receiving medical care at the Kurdish Red Crescent Hospital for Oncology, Thalassemia, and Burns for nearly a year. After going through this experience, Faisal wanted us to join him on a full day of his treatment journey, aiming to give us a glimpse into a part of his daily life. This step is not only to highlight the challenges he faces but also to encourage families about the importance of early attention and immediate intervention, which are essential elements in improving the health and lives of children with thalassemia. Faisal’s sharing of his experience serves as an urgent call for awareness about the importance of healthcare and providing necessary support for these children and their families. It is worth mentioning that the hospital welcomes blood donors on Mondays and Thursdays.

With the arrival of winter and increasing the seasonal diseases such as colds and respiratory diseases.

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With the arrival of winter and increasing the seasonal diseases such as colds and respiratory diseases.
The Kurdish Red Crescent centers in the displacment camps in Northern and Eastern Syria continue to provide their medical services and intensify health education topics related to seasonal and infectious diseases, in addition to providing emergency services and medicines to beneficiaries.
These efforts help alleviate the suffering of many and largely prevent diseases and provide the necessary health care in a timely manner.

A charity campaign provides support to thalassemia children

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As part of a charitable campaign aimed to providing support for children with thalassemia, Kurdish Youth Group in Vancouver, Canada, provided a set of necessary toys and medicines to the Kurdish Red Crescent’s Oncology, Burns and Thalassemia Hospital in Qamishli. This event is a true embodiment of the values ​​of giving and solidarity, especially for the most needy segment of society, such as children with chronic diseases such as thalassemia. Given the health and psychological challenges they face on a daily basis, providing toys and medicines to these children is a source of comfort in their difficult times, and contributes to improving their health and psychological condition.

 

the Primary Health Care Center in Al-Shadada continues to provide services

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The Kurdish Red Crescent in AL- Shaddadi city continues in providing emergency services and primary health care through internal , pediatric and gynecology clinics , in addition to the ambulance department. Where each department receives about fifty patients daily, medical examinations are carried out and accordingly some cases are transferred to the laboratory for medical analysis. Hence prescribing appropriate treatment and medicines from the center’s pharmacy, which contributes to the provision of comprehensive health care.
The continuity of providing these services contributes significantly to improving public health, enhancing the quality of life and raising health awareness in the region, especially Out backs. 
 

 

Kurdish Red Crescent opens an educational and recreational center for children in Barkhwadan camp

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The Kurdish Red Crescent’s initiatives to provide safe spaces for children are an important step towards supporting children’s growth and well-being.
The Kurdish Red Crescent has set up a center consisting of 3 rooms and a safe space for children in Barkhdan camp in the Shahba region. Work on it took about two months, and the Sterk Child Care Organization will take over its mission. It is equipped with educational materials and interactive games, such as a ping pong table and art tools, which provides a stimulating environment that encourages children to learn and be creative.
In addition, the solar system helps ensure the continuity of educational and recreational activities for children, ensuring a sustainable and environmentally friendly educational environment.
 

 

 

 

we can provide assistance to displaced people from Lebanon

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In humanitarian crises, the importance of teamwork and social solidarity is highlighted, which is embodied by the Kurdish Red Crescent through its humanitarian campaigns to help displaced people from Lebanon.
Under the slogan “With cooperation and love, we can provide assistance to displaced people from Lebanon,” the Kurdish Red Crescent has set up donation tents in major cities in the North and East of Syria region.
The organization works to provide the necessary support to individuals who have been forced to leave their homes in search of safety, and to provide medical services and health care, efforts that reflect the spirit of cooperation and love advocated by the campaign.

Primary Health Care in Abu Khashab Camp

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The Kurdish Red Crescent Center in Abu Khashab camp in the western countryside of Deir Ezzor receives about 50 cases daily, where cases are registered in the reception department and transferred to specialized clinics (internal, gynecology, children). Emergency cases are also handled in the ambulance department, where diagnoses are made and appropriate treatments are prescribed. In addition to providing psychological support and counseling, targeting especially women and children, while the health education team directs advice related to seasonal diseases and public health. With ambulances on standby 24/7 in case of any health emergency in the camp.
 
 
 
 
 

World Suicide Day and Awareness Sessions

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World Suicide Day, celebrated on the tenth of September of each year, is an important occasion aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues and providing ways to prevent suicide. Within the framework of this occasion, the Kurdish Red Crescent organizes a variety of activities that highlight the importance of social support and community awareness about the dangers of suicide, by organizing awareness sessions under the slogan “Changing the Discourse on Suicide” that extend over five consecutive days targeting men and women over the age of eighteen in several areas such as Tal Tamr, Al-Shadada, Abu Khashab, Abu Qalqal, Manbij city, Raqqa city, Al-Jurniya, Gire Lage, Al-Hol camp and Washokani camp, where psychological support services are available within KRC health facilities. This occasion is an opportunity to enhance our understanding of the causes of suicide, which contributes to building a more cohesive society that is able to face psychological challenges, as providing the necessary information and assistance can make a real difference in the lives of many people, and thus contribute to effectively reducing suicide rates.
 

Services of the Primary Health Care Center in Abu Qalqal

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Medical points play an important role in enhancing the quality of health care and contribute to improving the quality of life, including the Kurdish Red Crescent Health Care Center in the town of Abu Qalqal, where the only center in the region that provides immediate assistance, basic treatment, periodic check-ups for families, health awareness to prevent and reduce the spread of diseases, in addition to many other health services, including mental health support.