Iraq Crisis – Emergency Basic Health Services – 2014

September 2014 - The humanitarian situation in Iraq continues to deteriorate as armed clashes continue to drive displacement. The recent surge in violence between armed groups and government forces has displaced an estimated 1.7 million people from their homes. Basic services including health care and water infrastructure are disrupted resulting in acute humanitarian needs. Iraqi Kurdistan is hosting an additional 215 000 Syrian refugees which is also placing a great strain on local infrastructure. The situation is expected to deteriorate as fighting and human rights violations persist. With GAC's support the partner is helping to provide basic healthcare services including mental health services to up to 55 000 displaced persons in Dohuk and Erbil Governorates. Project activities include: (1) providing healthcare services and mental health assistance at camp-based clinics; (2) providing primary healthcare services through a mobile medical unit; and (3) provision of essential medical commodities to existing medical facilities.

The expected outcome for this project is increased access to basic health care. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or facing acute food insecurity.