With funding from Greece, through Hellenic Aid, and the strategic and technical support of the World Health Organization (WHO), three significant humanitarian actions were implemented to support vulnerable populations in areas affected by crises.
1. Democratic Republic of the Congo
The action focused on improving maternal and newborn health in four displacement camps in Tanganyika Province. As part of the intervention, 75 pregnant women who had previously had no access to antenatal care were identified, 19 of whom received specialized support during childbirth.
At the same time, awareness-raising activities were conducted for 6,360 displaced persons on the early recognition of danger signs. Family planning supplies were distributed to 641 women, while community committees were established to prevent and respond to sexual violence.
2. Sahel Region (Chad, Cameroon, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso)
The programme focused on the prevention, treatment, and psychosocial support of women suffering from obstetric fistula.
In Chad and Cameroon, community awareness-raising, case identification, and medical assessment were completed. Surgical kits, medical supplies, psychological support, and transportation assistance for surgical procedures were also provided.
In addition, regional assessments of healthcare facilities were planned in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to inform the design of future interventions.
3. Syria
The intervention involved the procurement and distribution of essential medicines and medical supplies across 12 governorates, reaching a total of 310,925 beneficiaries.
Through emergency response and surgical kits, more than 8,000 trauma cases were supported. Specialized dialysis supplies were also provided for patients with kidney disease, along with 9,375 blood bags, addressing emergency needs such as the response following a terrorist attack in Damascus.
The intervention made a significant contribution to maintaining the operation of public hospitals and reducing the financial barriers to healthcare faced by the most vulnerable families.