Training Course on Improving the Quality of Water Monitoring Services

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Continuing the response of the Kurdish Red Crescent in combating the cholera epidemic; after the Health Authority in the self-Administration of North and East Syria announced its outbreak in many of its areas during the summer of 2022. The most prominent response efforts focused on by the WASH team in the Kurdish Red Crescent organization, through its partnership with medico international schweiz, were based on improving the quality of water monitoring services by providing the necessary support to the water laboratories of the General Directorate of Water in North and East Syria. This was done by continuing and expanding the scope of testing through providing the necessary laboratory reagents, training staff, securing the necessary laboratory equipment, and developing the necessary standard operating procedures.
Recently, a four-day training course was conducted by the Medico team for the staff of the WASH department in the Kurdish Red Crescent and for the workers in the laboratories of the General Directorate of Water, in addition to conducting field visits to all the mentioned laboratories in preparation for supplying them with the necessary reagents and equipment in the near future.

Distribution of clean drinking water in Al- Hasaka

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With the frequent cut of the water supply to the city of Al-Hasakah from the Alouk station, and to alleviate the suffering of residents in obtaining clean drinking water, especially the displaced from the areas of Aleppo and Shahba and those residing in temporary shelters, the WASH team of the Kurdish Red Crescent, as part of the Medico Switzerland project, continues to distribute clean drinking water.
Recently, in coordination with the municipalities, the distribution targeted the shelters (Ahmad Al-Makhlaf School in Al-Salihiyah neighborhood – Dham Bouzo School in Al-Mufti neighborhood – Youth Housing in Al-Nashwa neighborhood – Aboud Lands School in Al-Nashwa neighborhood – Sulaymaniyah School in Sufeya area – Municipal Council in Sufeya area)

Abu Khashab Primary Healthcare Center Services

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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.

Distribution of drinking water in the city of Hasakah continues

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s the drinking water crisis continues in the city of Al-Hasakah, and in coordination with the communes, the Kurdish Red Crescent is making ongoing efforts to distribute drinking water to residents. This comes after the WASH team confirmed the safety and quality of the water before distribution using a chlorine level testing device, ensuring the health of those benefiting from these services.

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.

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).

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).

Water distribution in the neighborhoods of Al-Hasakahthe city continues

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The suffering of the people in Al-Hasakah city in securing drinking water continues due to the ongoing water cut-off from the Alouk station. In response to this crisis and to alleviate the hardship, the Kurdish Red Crescent is continuing to distribute water to the neighborhoods of the city in coordination with the local councils in each area, according to a schedule of names and the quantity allocated to each household.