BALADI NEWS
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have signed an agreement worth $3mn to operate five clinics to support primary health needs in support of the Syrian refugees in Jordan.
The agreement was signed by Misfer bin Hamad al-Shahwani, deputy director-general for Projects - QFFD; and Amin Awad, UNHCR director for the Middle East and North Africa Bureau and regional refugee co-ordinator for the Syria and Iraq situations, in support of UNHCR’s healthcare activities of Syrian refugees in Jordan for seven months.
This contribution aims to support UNHCR’s efforts in providing comprehensive healthcare services for an estimated 35,000 vulnerable Syrians refugees in Jordan, whether living in camps or urban settings. These services include reproductive health, mental health, dentistry, nutrition and referrals for further care, according to a press statement.
Al-Shahwani said: "This agreement complements the continuous solidarity of the State of Qatar with the Syrian people and those affected by the Syrian conflict. It also supports the efforts of the Jordanian government to support Syrians and to achieve Sustainable Development Goal number 3. The third objective of the Fund is to 'ensure that everyone enjoys a healthy and prosperous lifestyle at all ages'.
"These clinics are equipped with basic services to ensure access to health care for Syrian refugees and provide treatment for acute and chronic diseases, as the Syrian people are in dire need for access to treatment to ensure a decent life."
Source: Gulf Times.