Description
Through this project applicant respond to prioritized, assessed, unmet health needs or gaps in primary health service provision, to reduce morbidity and improve general health and well-being of Syrian refugee population and vulnerable Lebanese population living in Baalbek-Hermel district. This project target vulnerable girls, boys, women and men affected by the Syrian crisis. It aims to improve access to quality preventative and curative primary health care services, including reproductive health. Due to the underlying vulnerabilities of the population, this project will focus on improving access of quality lifesaving services to pregnant and lactating women and children under 5 years. This project will maintain provision of essential primary health care services to targeted beneficiaries in 8 settlements located Baalbek-Hermel via mobile services and at the primary care facility in Baalbek center. Also, it will respond to psychosocial needs of target population through structured and age appropriate group and individual psychosocial activities, including recreational, skill building, and basic learning activities for the children. This project also aims to work closely with the UNHCR, the Ministry of Social Affair and the Ministry of Public Health and other relevant authorities to respond to health emergencies and providing orientation and awareness in Sexual Reproductive Health, in Psychological First Aid for the target population. So, a key focus of this project will include strengthening health primary services and establishing local level coordination and referral systems with other local and international actors during a period of 12 months.