Contenxt:
Following 14 years of conflict and political instability, Syria’s economy is now slowly recovering. However, the labour market has been severely weakened. Although the health sector offers potential employment opportunities, it has been impacted by the migration of specialist personnel, impaired training systems and weak institutional capacities. At the same time, access to health services is insufficient, particularly for internally displaced people, returnees, women and people with disabilities. This is increasing the burden of disease, reducing working capacities and exacerbating poverty and social tensions.
Objective:
Improved health services and increased employment in selected regions of Syria are promoting economic reintegration, resilience and social cohesion. This is benefiting local residents, internally displaced people, returnees and, in particular, women.
Approach:
In the selected regions of Syria, the project works with the Ministry of Health, training and further education institutions and healthcare facilities. Trainees and professionals in the health sector are the target group. However, the entire population in the supported regions benefits indirectly. The project implements three central measures:
Developing community-based, inclusive basic health care provision that improves access to basic health services and promotes further education and jobs Training and upskilling medical personnel in family medicine and basic health care and implementing a digital system to increase the availability of viable medical technology. Developing an inclusive and gender-equitable emergency services and referral system and creating training opportunities and jobs.