Displaced from South
to get healthcare services

Aid to be provided by GOAL via Amel Association

Ireland-based humanitarian response agency GOAL has signed a partnership agreement with local NGO Amel Association International to fund immediate humanitarian aid and healthcare services to people from the South displaced by the ongoing border clashes.

“As part of this agreement, GOAL, in partnership with Amel and supported by Irish Aid, will deliver healthcare services for up to 1,200 men and women with a focus on boys and younger girls and the elderly,” GOAL said in a statement.

The healthcare services will include provision of prescription medications, health consultations and hygiene assessments, referrals to primary health care centers and other health and social facilities, and hygiene kits for women, in addition to antenatal care and referral for ultrasound for pregnant women with cardiac conditions.

Gabriella Prandini, Humanitarian Director at GOAL said: “This intervention will complement Amel’s emergency response in supporting displaced populations with critical health services in Tyre and Nabatiyeh.” The displaced are estimated at around 30,000 people across 119 locations.

Through its 1,200 staff and volunteers, Amel operate 28 centers, six mobile medical units, two mobile education units and one protection unit. It is involved in health and psychosocial support, professional training, women empowerment, rural development, and support to migrants.