Chronic Diseases Care

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The objective of this project is to contribute to alleviate the suffering of chronically ill Syrian refugees and host communities’ members as well as to reduce morbidity rates of type 2 diabetes and hypertension.


The activities of the project is implemented in Kamed El Loz , Al Ain, Tyre PHC, Hay ElSelloum centers, and Al Ain MMU, targeting vulnerable categories above 4o years.


Free consultations, medications, lab tests, awareness sessions, training and Psych-social activities are planned to address the need of 1100 persons (Syrian and Lebanese) in the mentioned centers, funded by Help Age international.
The partnership between Amel and Help Age started during 2014 to promote the right of older people to have dignified and healthy lives.

 

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HelpAge helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure and healthy lives.”

“Since 2012 The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has provided support worth 483.85 million euros to Lebanon. Of this amount, 426.85 million euros have been made available as part of Germany’s programme of transitional development assistance.”

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Amel Association International is a social movement for reform, human dignity, access to fundamental human rights, and social justice. Established in 1979 and recognized as a public utility by presidential decree 5832 in 1994, this Lebanese non-sectarian NGO is present in 10 countries.

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