QFFD, QRCS launch comprehensive health project to enhance healthcare for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

QFFD and QRCS Unveil Health Initiative for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) have joined forces to launch a comprehensive health project aimed at improving the access to essential healthcare services for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. This ambitious initiative seeks to ensure the uninterrupted provision of around-the-clock medical care for the vulnerable population.

Implemented in collaboration with the local partner BRAC, the project will be delivered through the Primary Health Care Center at Camp #9, benefiting approximately 33,850 refugees over a period of 12 months. The center will offer a wide range of medical services, including outpatient clinics, 24/7 emergency services, inpatient care, prenatal and postnatal maternal care, vaccinations, laboratory testing, essential medications, and treatment for communicable and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

A key focus of the project is on maternal and child health. This includes monitoring pregnancies, conducting regular checkups, providing essential medications and health guidelines, raising awareness about danger signs during and after pregnancy, offering family planning services, promoting proper nutrition practices for mothers and children, and conducting public health education.

The project also emphasizes disease prevention measures, early detection of medical conditions, guiding patients to the right services, and preparing for potential epidemics and health risks. Additionally, the center will operate a medical referral system and ambulance services to ensure comprehensive healthcare support for the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.