1. Healthcare Projects in Northern Syria
The healthcare project provided by SEMA US is an urgent humanitarian response to the suffering of thousands of Syrians in northern Syria. This comes as accessing medical care becomes increasingly difficult and the gap widens between the capacity of healthcare facilities and the large number of patients.
- Reproductive and Neonatal Health Services
- Primary Healthcare
- Surgical Care
- Mobile Clinics
- Care for Kidney Failure Patients
- Addressing Epidemics and Outbreaks
Reproductive and Neonatal Health Services
Based on our strong belief in the rights of every mother and child to have a chance for a safe birth, we have supported both Al-Ikhaa Hospital and Muaaz Abu Mahdi Hospital as the best investment in reproductive health and care for newborns.
Our contribution has helped reduce infectious diseases and the transmission of diseases from mother to child, thus promoting public health in the community. We have also provided support to thousands of mothers and families during pregnancy and postpartum, helping to enhance family communication and address health and social issues within the family.
We have worked closely in neonatal intensive care units to ensure a healthy and sustainable start to the lives of our little ones, leading to a reduction in mortality rates from preventable health problems and enhancing quality of life.
Primary Healthcare
SEMA US has supported a number of primary healthcare centers in northwest Syria, which has alleviated the burden and cost of illness and subsequently reduced pressure on hospitals.
These centers provide comprehensive care for families, with a focus on women and children. We prioritize the establishment of these clinics in any center we operate. In addition to internal medicine and dental clinics, these healthcare centers offer vaccination services, monitoring and management of malnutrition, and support social awareness campaigns on diseases, epidemics, reproductive health, and more.
Surgical Care
In many cases, the lives of patients in northern Syria depend on the availability of surgical care. In response to these patients with critical conditions requiring surgical intervention, SEMA US has supported surgical care services, such as in Wassim Hassino Hospital, to provide life-saving care with a wide range of surgical specialties.
The hospital has recorded remarkable success stories of emergency and life-saving surgeries for patients in urgent need of surgical procedures. Furthermore, SEMA US supported the expansion of hospital services by establishing an intensive care unit and expanding the number of critical and precise healthcare providers.
Mobile Clinics
Through our support for a number of mobile clinics, we have reached many patients in remote villages and camps who had no other way to receive treatment and healthcare.
We have cared for them and attended to their health in their locations without them having to endure the hardship of travel, even in extreme conditions such as heatwaves or storms.
We also work closely with our partners on the ground to expand the scope of mobile clinic work, especially in the aftermath of earthquakes and the closure of many healthcare facilities.
The mobile clinics we support have been a vital lifeline in tackling diseases in extremely difficult circumstances. They have truly been a lifesaver.
Care for Kidney Failure Patients
Our commitment to kidney failure patients is primarily an ethical commitment, considering that this group of patients is vulnerable and marginalized.
That’s why we have supported two dialysis centers in northern Syria, Kafr Takharim and Ras al-Ain. We work to support these centers by providing reliable and easily accessible healthcare services, in order to deliver good quality healthcare to diagnosed kidney failure patients.
Through our continuous supplies, we ensure the maintenance of high-quality dialysis treatment, with the aim of prolonging the patient’s life, preserving their survival, and improving their quality of life.
There are 56 patients whose lives are directly linked to the services of our centers, and they undergo 2-3 dialysis sessions weekly, with a monthly average of 400 dialysis sessions.
Addressing Epidemics and Outbreaks
SEMA US collaborates with its partners to tackle cholera and COVID-19 in a complex and resource-constrained environment, due to infrastructure deterioration, ongoing conflict, lack of development, and instability.
These factors have made northern Syria a fertile environment for the spread of diseases and epidemics, thereby endangering the lives of 5.5 million people.
Through our continuous support to enhance case management and improve treatment accessibility for patients, we have consistently reduced the infection rate to very good levels. This is achieved by establishing dedicated healthcare facilities such as cholera treatment centers and cholera treatment units, training healthcare workers, providing technical guidance, establishing COVID-19 isolation centers, and ensuring a continuous supply of essential medical items such as oxygen cylinders and necessary medications.
We are fully satisfied with the successes achieved by our staff and healthcare facilities in saving hundreds of lives.
Achievements in 2022
8
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Projects
3
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Hospitals
2
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Clinics
3
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Mobile Clinics
2. Healthcare Projects in Lebanon
- Women & Children Refugee Clinics
- Refugees' Pharmacy in Lebanon
- Sight for Life Project
Women & Children Refugee Clinics
SEMA US, in partnership with MAPS, supports the Women's and Children's Clinic at the Specialist Hospital in Majdal Anjar, Lebanon, providing essential healthcare services to Syrian refugees in the Beqaa Governorate. Despite the immense challenges faced by displaced women and children, the clinic delivered over 20,000 services in 2022, offering crucial medical examinations and prescription support. This initiative aims to bridge the healthcare gap, ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to necessary medical care, thereby improving their well-being and fostering a healthier future.
Refugees' Pharmacy in Lebanon
SEMA US, in collaboration with MAPS, supports a pharmacy in Majdal Anjar, Lebanon, providing free medications to Syrian refugees. Amid the ongoing refugee crisis, access to essential medications is a significant challenge for displaced individuals facing financial barriers. The pharmacy provided over 50,000 prescriptions free of charge, ensuring refugees received necessary treatments. This initiative is crucial in alleviating the health burdens faced by refugees and improving their overall well-being.
Sight for Life Project
SEMA US has launched the Sight for Life project to support visually impaired Syrian refugee children in Lebanon. Many of these children, residing in refugee schools, face significant vision difficulties, hindering their educational and daily activities. Limited healthcare access and financial constraints exacerbate their struggles. The project aims to provide medical glasses, enhancing their vision and educational prospects. Through this initiative, SEMA US seeks to improve the quality of life for these children, enabling them to see clearly and maximize their potential.
Achievements in 2022
182
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Total Beneficiaries
74
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Prescriptions Beneficiaries
86
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Reproductive Health Hospitals
8
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Mobile Clinics Beneficiaries
13
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Lebanon Woman & Children Clinics
