Published : 04-10-2022
Palestinian refugees in Lebanon continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups with immense humanitarian needs. The humanitarian situation, already marred by an unprecedented economic crisis in the Middle Eastern country, has been exacerbated by the lack of access to healthcare services.
In a letter emailed to AGPS, a Palestinian refugee said in order for Palestinian refugees from Syria to receive grants for medical referrals, UNRWA stipulates complicated red tape.
A PRS application for medical referral is often rejected over claims of insufficient documents, which often cost twice the price of medical treatment itself. Those who illegally entered Lebanon cannot issue their identity documents, even though they are registered with UNRWA as refugees.
Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon are grappling with increased hardship and vulnerability, due to long-term displacement and difficult socio-economic conditions, coupled with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to UNRWA, 87% of PRS live in poverty in the Lebanese territories.
Palestinian refugees in Lebanon continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups with immense humanitarian needs. The humanitarian situation, already marred by an unprecedented economic crisis in the Middle Eastern country, has been exacerbated by the lack of access to healthcare services.
In a letter emailed to AGPS, a Palestinian refugee said in order for Palestinian refugees from Syria to receive grants for medical referrals, UNRWA stipulates complicated red tape.
A PRS application for medical referral is often rejected over claims of insufficient documents, which often cost twice the price of medical treatment itself. Those who illegally entered Lebanon cannot issue their identity documents, even though they are registered with UNRWA as refugees.
Palestinian refugees from Syria (PRS) in Lebanon are grappling with increased hardship and vulnerability, due to long-term displacement and difficult socio-economic conditions, coupled with the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to UNRWA, 87% of PRS live in poverty in the Lebanese territories.
