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Vaccine Hesitancy among IDPs in NW Syria

By leena.sahlou

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Vaccine Hesitancy among Internally Displaced People in Northwest Syria The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the health, social, and economic conditions of people worldwide, challenging health systems in all countries. It has especially affected vulnerable populations in countries with limited resources and already debilitated or stressed healthcare and public health infrastructure. COVID-19 vaccines are potentially the most effective … Continued

MedGlobal’s Emergency Response and Mobile Clinics are Saving Lives in Yemen

By leena.sahlou

MedGlobal’s Emergency Response and Mobile Clinics are Saving Lives in Yemen Around two million children in Yemen are currently suffering from acute malnutrition, (including 540,000 children under the age of five- ‘Yemen HNO 2023, pg. 62’), and they need immediate treatment to survive. MedGlobal and other implementing partners are working to provide emergency response services … Continued

MedGlobal Flash Floods Medical Intervention and Impact in Bangladesh

By leena.sahlou

Flash floods hit Bangladesh in May 2022 and stayed until June 2022. They were caused by heavy seasonal rains that triggered flash floods in several areas. The floods affected over 7.2 million people in 9 districts, including Sylhet and Sunamgonj, causing widespread damage and disruption. The rainfall and flooding continued throughout the summer, exacerbating the … Continued

Sex & Reproductive Health(SRH) Activity at MedGlobal Health Post

By leena.sahlou

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The birth rate in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh is relatively high. This is likely due to a combination of factors, including high fertility rates among the Rohingya population, limited access to family planning services and education, and cultural norms that prioritize large families. The camps themselves pose significant challenges to maternal and child health, … Continued

Before and After in Yemen!

By leena.sahlou

Prior to MedGlobal’s intervention, cesarean delivery cases traveled 90 km, (more than 4 hours) from Hays district in Al-Hudaydah governorate to Al-Mokha district in Taiz governorate in order to get emergency cesarean procedures in Al-Mokha hospital. This was due to Hays hospital lacking the Cesarean operation and other emergency medical treatments. This 4+ hour journey, … Continued

What If MedGlobal’s Health Facility Was Not There?

By leena.sahlou

In only 5 weeks, 44 SAM cases (severe acute malnutrition) came to the MedGlobal health facility in Al Fash town in the Hudaydah Government, Yemen in which more than 25,000 people from host communities and IDPs live in and throughout surrounding areas.  The 44 children received the required medical treatment and nutritional support by the … Continued

Better Services and Education can Prevent Infant Mortality in Bangladesh

By leena.sahlou

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In recent years, Bangladesh has made great strides in the health indicator. But the newborn mortality rate is still alarming, 62,000 newborn deaths a year is the highest in the world. Additionally, there are about 230 stillbirths per day, which is unacceptably high. However, difficulties during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum result in the deaths of … Continued

Holocaust Remembrance Day

By leena.sahlou

MedGlobal joins the voices of humanity in remembering the loss of life and bright futures that were criminally extinguished for millions of Jews and other marginalized and targeted groups during the years of the Holocaust. No words can assuage the grief of this moral disaster. There is never a valid or acceptable moral explanation for … Continued

Serving Rohingya Adolescents to Improve Reproductive Health and Well-Being

By leena.sahlou

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rohingya adolescents and youths make up a significant portion of the refugee population in Cox’s Bazar. It is essential to address adolescents’ health needs, particularly among the most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. This has been a priority for the World Health Organization in recent years as they provide youths with more options in humanitarian aid … Continued

Elderly Services Program, Home Based Care in the Gaza Strip.

By leena.sahlou

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The elderly age category is one of the most vulnerable social groups that require special care, not only as a response to their needs but also as a way to support societal resilience. MedGlobal believes that everyone can live a fulfilling life with passion and purpose, at any age. The elderly outreach program continues to … Continued