Health for Mothers and Children

What it's about:

The project aims to improve access to medical care for pregnant women and children from particularly vulnerable groups - especially Syrian refugees and Lebanese families in need - in the Bekaa Valley. Gynecological and pediatric examinations will ensure that basic medical care continues to be guaranteed even in the current economic crisis and with decreasing financial support. In addition, a study is being carried out to analyze the effects of a possible return of Syrian refugees on the Lebanese healthcare system and to develop recommendations for the future.

Project Area:

Bekaa Valley, Lebanon (Ghiras Al-Khair Medical Center in Majdal Anjar)

Timeframe:

2025 - 2026

Partner:

Multi Aid Programs (MAPs), Aktion Deutschland Hilft

Examples of Measures:  

- Gynecological and pediatric examinations for women and children  
- Research on the sustainability of the healthcare system in the context of a possible return of Syrian refugees  
- Cooperation with political actors to develop long-term solutions  
- Support for medical staff and infrastructure

People we reach:

- Approx. 14,350 direct patients (women and children)  
- Approx. 25,000 consultations in total  
- Medical staff and the entire refugee and host community also benefit indirectly from improved health services