The women’s clinic project is launched under the slogan “Take care of your health, because you are a life”
The Kurdish Red Crescent Organization always supports women’s projects and provides medical services to them. This time, as the first project initiated by a complete team of women, it offers health services to women in the villages through a mobile women’s clinic and an ambulance.
On the occasion of March 8, International Women’s Day, and under the slogan “Take care of your health, you are the life,” the team of the project expresses their joy and readiness to provide the best service for women.
The importance of family support for children with special needs
Children with special needs require a deep understanding of their necessities and thoughtful guidance from their families. The family is not only the first environment in which a child grows but also the primary source of emotional support and care. This support enhances effective communication with the community and allows for specialized care for their mental and physical health through early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, contributing to better meeting their needs.
Jawad’s family was a role model in this matter, as they showed a deep understanding of their child’s needs and provided the necessary health and psychological care. By visiting the Kurdish Red Crescent prosthetics and rehabilitation center, the child received psychological support and physical therapy. Additionally, two lower limbs were manufactured for him, which significantly helped him integrate with his peers and manage his daily activities better.
Abu Khashab Primary Healthcare Center Services
Every day, the Kurdish Red Crescent center in the Abu Khashab camp, located east of Deir ez-Zor, receives about 120 IDPs. Each clinic in the center (internal medicine, pediatrics, and gynecology) sees around 40 cases daily, which range from regular check-ups to emergency care. They provide medical services and appropriate examinations for all age groups, along with distributing medications, while ambulance services are on standby 24/7 for any emergency situations.
Special event for thalassaemia children
Educational and entertainment competitions, puppet theater, gifts and games to enhance confidence, the spirit of participation, cooperation and merge with peers within a special event for thalassemia children implemented by the psychological support team at the Oncology, Burns and Thalassemia Hospital, in coordination and cooperation with “Artist” team.
Providing psychological first aid and protection services to the displaced
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
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.
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.
