Physical Health Lebanon Project #49829

For you, Beirut

by Alawite Islamic Charity Association

Project Report | Feb 3, 2021
Health Report (Beirut Explosion)

By Youssef Aouli | Project Manager

In Response to the Beirut Blast crisis and as an Emergency Response Action plan, AICA started implementation of a project consisting of providing primary health care services as it was receiving people in need of a change of wound, public health and referral of people who need specialized service to the health care centers located in the area It also distributed chronic medicines to patients suffering from chronic diseases and in need of permanent medicine The following numbers were reached within 3 months: October 274 , November 1,127 December 1,179 ( Lebanese 620 , Syrian 1931 and Other Nationality 29).

Activities implementation

Activity 1 : Patient reception :The receptionist gives patients numbers to organize the admission process, after which the patient is received, where his temperature is taken, questions related to corona are asked to diagnose if he has symptoms, and to be given a Corona leaflet, his hands are sterilized and a muzzle is given
Activity 2 : Patient preparation: Questions are asked to the patient to find out the reason for his visit? The 2condition is diagnosed if he needs a general health doctor or a specialist, after which a file for the patient is filled out, and all personal information about him is recorded and a copy of the ID and Weight and height are taken, and if he has any allergies to a particular drug, if he is taking a chronic medicine, a family member has a genetic disease.
Activity 3 : Examining the patient: The nurse receives the patient with the doctor, where he asks questions to the patient to diagnose the condition. Half an hour is allocated to each patient with a doctor to explain the disease, treatment and inquiries. Then a is dispensed medicine or prescription is taken in case the required medicine is not available.
Activity 4 : Assignment : Coordination has been made with primary health care centers where people who need x-rays, laboratory analyzes, specialized treatment, and surgery are referred.
Activity 5 : Medicines distribution: Chronic diabetes and stress medicines are distributed to patients, provided that he has a prescription from his doctor who follows up his case for no more than 6 months, and the center’s doctor checks the condition and prescription, and the medicine is delivered one week after submitting.

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Feb 3, 2021
MHPSS Report (Beirut Explosion)

By Youssef Aouli | Project Manager

In Response to the Beirut Blast crisis and as an Emergency Response Action plan, AICA started implementation of a project of 39 mental health education sessions for 403 women Lebanese and Syrian over 40 years old, suffering from post-blast depression and trauma.

As the hygiene and COVID-19 safety measures were applied, while respecting social distance, a number of PSS participants (8 women) were taken into consideration according to the area, and masks were distributed to all participants. Upon entering the sessions, the temperature was checked in case anyone has a fever.

women in need of specialized treatment have also been referred to specialized centers through case management.

After the sessions were implemented, we found that there is also a need for psychological support sessions for children who urinate involuntarily as a result of trauma, and there is also a need for sessions on how to deal with adolescent youth, reproductive health and the need to implement activities for integration (Lebanese and Syrian refugee),Psychosocial support sessions for young people about bullying, peer pressure, positive communication and self-esteem.

Activities implementation

Activity 1 : TOT Training for facilitators :Training with the National Mental Health Program during the month of October on mental health aids.
Activity 2 : preparation for content session pss : Definition of mental health, types of disorders, depression symptoms, prevention, self-care and preparation pre -post test
Activity 3 : outreach : we reached 400 women through coordination with all NGO who work in the Bourj Hammoud - Nabaa area, the municipality, the stakeholders in the region and the head of the "Al-Hayat" center, and the banners that were posted in the area, and through volunteers from Nabaa .
Activity 4 : Carrying out 39 mental health education sessions and first aid sessions for focus groups. Each group includes 8 women ( 403 women - 76 lebanese 325 syrian refugees 2 other ) taking all covid precautions of social distancing, mask and hand gel.
Activity 5 :referral We referred 56 women and children suffering from blast shock

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