Published : 19-11-2022
Ambassador of the State of Palestine in Damascus, Dr. Samir AlRifai, inaugurated on Thursday, October 17, the specialized medical clinics complex at Sabina camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq.
The facility is aimed at providing healthcare services to the local community, including Palestinian refugees sheltered in Syria.
In early April, a complex of specialized clinics was opened up in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hama. The complex provides free access to healthcare services to the camp residents, who have been grappling with abject humanitarian conditions.
Twelve years after demonstrations started in Syria, the majority of Palestinian refugees sheltered in the war-torn country have been facing a dire situation.
UN data indicates that over half of the Palestine refugees in the country have been displaced at least once because of the brutal conflict that ensued, including 120,000 who have sought safety in neighbouring countries, mainly Lebanon and Jordan, and beyond.
438,000 Palestine refugees remain in the country – 91 per cent of whom live in absolute poverty - and who have been among those worst affected by the conflict.
Over 80% of PRS live in extreme poverty and rely on humanitarian assistance as their main source of income. 86% of PRS households are reported to be in debt.
Located some 14 kilometers away from southern Damascus, AlSabina Camp has been gripped with an abject situation owing to the absence of humanitarian assistance, relief aid, proper infrastructure, and vital facilities.
UN data indicates that the camp was established in 1948. Before the conflict in Syria, the camp was home to 22,600 Palestine refugees. It was taken over by armed opposition groups in 2013. The camp remained closed to civilians for almost four years and houses and infrastructure were damaged in the fighting. In September 2017, civilians were able to return to their homes. All UNRWA installations were in need of repairs.
The whole Palestine population in AlSabina camp suffered from displacement during the crisis and many families left the country and sought refuge in neighboring countries or fled to Europe.
During the conflict, labor opportunities have dwindled and the unemployment rate is still very high with very limited financial resources to help Palestine refugees restore their livelihoods. Like other areas in Syria, displacement, inflation, protection and security risks are among the main concerns shared by Palestine refugees and Syrians alike.
Ambassador of the State of Palestine in Damascus, Dr. Samir AlRifai, inaugurated on Thursday, October 17, the specialized medical clinics complex at Sabina camp for Palestinian refugees, in Rif Dimashq.
The facility is aimed at providing healthcare services to the local community, including Palestinian refugees sheltered in Syria.
In early April, a complex of specialized clinics was opened up in AlAyedeen Camp for Palestinian refugees, in Hama. The complex provides free access to healthcare services to the camp residents, who have been grappling with abject humanitarian conditions.
Twelve years after demonstrations started in Syria, the majority of Palestinian refugees sheltered in the war-torn country have been facing a dire situation.
UN data indicates that over half of the Palestine refugees in the country have been displaced at least once because of the brutal conflict that ensued, including 120,000 who have sought safety in neighbouring countries, mainly Lebanon and Jordan, and beyond.
438,000 Palestine refugees remain in the country – 91 per cent of whom live in absolute poverty - and who have been among those worst affected by the conflict.
Over 80% of PRS live in extreme poverty and rely on humanitarian assistance as their main source of income. 86% of PRS households are reported to be in debt.
Located some 14 kilometers away from southern Damascus, AlSabina Camp has been gripped with an abject situation owing to the absence of humanitarian assistance, relief aid, proper infrastructure, and vital facilities.
UN data indicates that the camp was established in 1948. Before the conflict in Syria, the camp was home to 22,600 Palestine refugees. It was taken over by armed opposition groups in 2013. The camp remained closed to civilians for almost four years and houses and infrastructure were damaged in the fighting. In September 2017, civilians were able to return to their homes. All UNRWA installations were in need of repairs.
The whole Palestine population in AlSabina camp suffered from displacement during the crisis and many families left the country and sought refuge in neighboring countries or fled to Europe.
During the conflict, labor opportunities have dwindled and the unemployment rate is still very high with very limited financial resources to help Palestine refugees restore their livelihoods. Like other areas in Syria, displacement, inflation, protection and security risks are among the main concerns shared by Palestine refugees and Syrians alike.
