This review looked at ways to provide mental health support in refugee camps across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It compared using outside experts with training refugees to support their own communities. The findings show that empowering refugees to take on these roles leads to more sustainable, culturally appropriate care and strengthens community … [Read more...] about Community health workers for mental health care in refugee camps a scoping review
Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Epidemiology of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Displacement Settings: Surveillance Gaps and Community-Based Solutions in Refugee Camps
This study looked at how well disease outbreaks are tracked in five refugee camps across Sudan, Syria, and South Sudan. Most outbreaks were reported late—over 70% took more than 72 hours to report—leading to high death rates from diseases like cholera and hepatitis E. Many camps didn’t have early warning systems or ways for the community to report health issues. While community … [Read more...] about Epidemiology of Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Displacement Settings: Surveillance Gaps and Community-Based Solutions in Refugee Camps
Evaluating the application and clinical practice of adapted national preeclampsia and eclampsia guideline; a cross-sectional study from Iran
This study looked at how well healthcare providers follow guidelines for managing preeclampsia and eclampsia. Over 1,200 providers from 63 medical universities participated. Most accessed the guidelines through printed books, medical websites, CDs, and brochures. General practitioners followed the guidelines better than midwives, obstetricians, and community health workers. … [Read more...] about Evaluating the application and clinical practice of adapted national preeclampsia and eclampsia guideline; a cross-sectional study from Iran
Libye Community Health Country Brief
Libya, with a population of 6.47 million, is facing political instability and is in a transition phase with a provisional government. The country’s healthcare system is centralized, though efforts are underway to decentralize services across 101 municipalities. Since conflicts in 2011 and 2014, Libya's healthcare system has become fragmented, with weakened service delivery due … [Read more...] about Libye Community Health Country Brief
Jordan Community Health Country Brief
Jordan, located in the Middle East with a population of about 11.5 million, has maintained stability and growth despite regional challenges. The country has a strong healthcare system, with services provided by the Ministry of Health, Royal Medical Services, university hospitals, and the private sector. Healthcare for Palestinian refugees is also provided by UNRWA. Insurance … [Read more...] about Jordan Community Health Country Brief