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In #Raqqa, WHO joined the Directorate of Health for #WorldPatientSafetyDay on safe care for NCDs.
“During my visit, I saw safe care from another perspective: a patient, a team, a health directorate and health workers coming together when care was needed.” Dr Caroline Clarinval.
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Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay.
People living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) often navigate years of medications, tests, and appointments,
If you're dealing with a chronic illness,
knowledge = health .
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WHO Representative in Syria, together with WHO team, began her first field mission since taking up her role. Starting in Syria’s coastal areas, the team met with local health authorities to better understand the health situation,priority needs & challenges facing health services.
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Rehabilitation is about more than healing an injury. It is about regaining movement, function and independence.
With @KSRelief_EN funding, WHO supports Sarmada Rehabilitation Centre, helping sustain rehabilitation services in coordination with @SyrMOfH.
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WHO Syria retweeted
At Al-Bab Primary Health Care Center, Amina Khazma receives the care she needs to continue her treatment, a testament to the impact of the partnership between #KSrelief and the World Health Organization.
Through a project supporting 70 health centers across several Syrian governorates, medical services continue to reach those in need, improving access to timely care.
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WHO Syria retweeted
Vaccines save lives. 💙
UNICEF is supporting the Ministry ofHealth, alongside WHO and Gavi, to bring measles vaccines closer to children across Syria.
More than 290,000 children in Syria received measles vaccines and Vitamin A supplementation.
📖 Read the full story:
unicef.org/syria/stories/rea…
#ForEveryChild #VaccinesWork #Syria
@RelanoMeritxell
@UNICEFmena
@UNinSyria
@WHOSyria
@gavi
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Safe dialysis takes more than a machine.
In Al-Bab, Afrin & Azaz, health workers provide monitoring, patient education & continuity around every session.
With @KSRelief funding, WHO supports 10 dialysis centres, working with @SyrMOfH to sustain care.
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Diagnosis is only the first step.
At Sharan PHC Centre, care continues through treatment, medicines & follow-up. With @KSRelief_EN funding, WHO helps keep Primary Health Care services operational while working with @SyrMOfH to strengthen integrated care.
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Dialysis. Rehabilitation. Paediatric care.
In Ariha, 3 journeys show why communities need different kinds of care close to home.
With @KSRelief_EN funding, WHO supports services while working with @SyrMOfH to strengthen more integrated health care.
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People may not know what's wrong when they seek care.
At Sundi PHC Centre, a symptom can become an assessment, treatment and a next step.
With @KSRelief_EN funding, WHO helps keep 70 PHC centres operational by supporting staff and operating costs.
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Regular follow-up, diagnostics & medicines are essential for people with chronic conditions.
In Al-Hasakeh, Dr Khaled & Dr Wail are helping patients access care closer to home, with @eu_echo's support for essential health services across northeast Syria.
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A blood sugar check. Persistent fatigue. A headache that will not go away.
At Al-Bab PHC, these everyday consultations can help prevent bigger health problems later.
With @KSRelief_EN support, WHO helps sustain care across 70 PHC centres in Syria.
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A new €12 million contribution from @eu_echo will help sustain essential health services across Syria and support recovery.
Working with @SyrMOfH, @WHO will support access to care, referrals, rehabilitation, surveillance and outbreak preparedness.
More: emro.who.int/syria/news/eu-p…
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Displacement can disrupt health care for years.
For Mohayseen & Shukriya in Al-Hasakeh, reconnecting with nearby health services meant getting answers, restarting treatment & being able to stay in care over time.
With support from @eu_echo.
Their story: emro.who.int/syria/news/for-…
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WHO Syria retweeted
Yesterday, I saw and held a WHO emergency NCD kit for the first time.
Ten years ago, my dear colleague Dr Slim Slama was determined that people with chronic diseases should not be overlooked in emergencies. He worked tirelessly to help create these kits.
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