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 "​We just need to​ ​​have medical staff here to work and provide​ ​services for the community"

Healthcare

Long-Term Community Health

The healthcare sector in Sinjar was in a beleaguered state prior to ISIS’ invasion, with few specialized doctors and services available to residents. Since the destruction in 2014, hospitals have had to rely heavily on support from international organizations to provide basic care. Nadia’s Initiative is working to improve the region’s healthcare sector by rebuilding hospitals and primary health centers, providing them with critical supplies, furniture, and medical equipment, and training specialized staff to provide survivor-centered, trauma-informed care. Improving the region’s healthcare reduces the community’s long-term vulnerability.

45%

OF SURVEYED YAZIDIS STRUGGLE TO ACCESS NECESSARY MEDICAL CARE IN SINJAR

64%

OF SURVEYED YAZIDIS STATE THAT MEDICAL CENTERS DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND MEDICATIONS

82%

OF SURVEYED YAZIDIS REPORT A SEVERE LACK OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND SPECIALISTS

 

"Primary Health Centers are necessary for us here because if these health centers are not open, people have to drive to the city of Sinjar - even if it’s late at night. This is a good service for the community when the primary health centers and schools are restored and opened."

– Anonymous

 
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