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.

 

Providing primary health care to IDPs through mobile clinics

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In light of the harsh displacement conditions and cold weather, the health situation of the displaced from the areas of Al-Shahba and Tal Rifaat is worsening, and in the face of these challenges, the Kurdish Red Crescent mobile clinics in the cities of Raqqa and Tabqa continue to provide primary health care services, including the departments of internal, children, gynecology, health education in addition to ambulance and emergency services. Where the number of beneficiaries reaches to 150 patients a day.

 

 

Distribution of hygiene baskets is continuous.

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The implementation of the activity of distributing hygiene kits to the IDPs from Al-Shahba areas in the shelter centres continues, where (742) baskets were distributed in Tabqa city , (100 ) baskets in Al-Hasakah city and (50 ) baskets in Amuda city .

Distribution of hygiene kits to IDPs continues.

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Kurdish Red Crescent teams continue to carry out the activity of distributing hygiene kits to displaced people from Al-Shahba and Tal Rifaat in shelters, where 200 baskets were distributed on Friday in the city of Qamishlo.

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Statment 12.12.2024

Distribution of basic necessities to 144 displaced families in Hasaka

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Besides to the health services offered to displaced individuals from the Al-#Shahba and Tal #Rifaat. The #Kurdish_Red_Crescent Organization has started providing relief services. Today, after assessing the number of families residing in shelters in Al-Hasakah city , our teams distributed essential items such as diapers, baby formula, and hygiene kits to 144 displaced families.

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Satement 9.dec

Health risks and preventive measures at reception points

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The concentration of large numbers of displaced people at key reception points increases the chances of spreading infectious diseases, such as diarrhea, scabies, smallpox, jaundice, worms, and leishmaniasis, leading to serious health risks and exacerbating suffering under these difficult conditions. Health education teams, in collaboration with the WASH team, distributed hygiene sacks and disseminated health guidelines. However, there is still an urgent need to provide hygiene tools and strengthen the sanitation system to ensure the health and safety of internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Our medical teams continue to provide healthcare to displaced people

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Since the early morning hours, our medical teams have continued to provide medical services to tens of thousands of displaced people from the areas of Tal Rifaat, al-Shahba and the countryside of Aleppo, who are present in the gathering places in the cities of Raqqa and Tabqa. The efforts of these teams reflect our steadfast commitment to meeting the needs of these displaced people and providing them with the necessary health care in light of the difficult circumstances they are living in.

WASH team conducts initial assessments to receive IDPs

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Given the importance of the water, sanitation, and hygiene sector during crises, the Kurdish Red Crescent WASH team conducted preliminary assessments of shelters for displaced people from #Aleppo and #Shahba areas. These assessments aimed to identify emergency interventions in humanitarian response within the water and sanitation sector. The measures included tests to monitor water quality, as well as identifying hygiene needs. Information and lists were also shared with partner organizations and the Office of Organisation Affairs, facilitating the rapid implementation of interventions to alleviate the suffering of internally displaced persons (IDPs).