IntroductionTwo thirds of countries globally are unprepared to respond a health emergency as per the International Health Regulations (2005), with conflict-affected like Syria being particularly vulnerable. Political influences on outbreak preparedness, response and reporting may also adversely affect control SARS-CoV-2 in Syria. reported its first case 22 March 2020; however, concerns were raised that this was delayed underreporting continues.DiscussionSyria's conflict has displaced more...

Investigate the weaponization of water during Syrian conflict and correlation attacks on water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in Idlib Aleppo governorates with trends waterborne diseases reported by Early Warning Response surveillance systems.We reviewed literature databases to obtain information WASH between 2011 2019. We plotted weekly from two systems operational 2015 early 2020.The review noted several related both governorates, suggesting that was weaponized state non-state...

Syria has the largest number of internally displaced people (IDPs) globally with 6.7 million forced from their homes since uprising erupted in 2011. Most face multiple intersecting vulnerabilities adverse health impacts. We explore key concerns among IDPs, how various systems have responded to dynamic needs IDPs and what modalities been used by humanitarian actors address these needs.We undertook a scoping review academic grey literature for available evidence regarding Syria. then organised...

Thousands of Syrian healthcare professionals have been forced to leave Syria since the onset uprisings in March 2011 and subsequent descent into conflict. Initially, many stayed eastern mediterranean region; however, as conflict became increasingly protracted employment policies for Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) restrictive, some moved elsewhere, particularly Germany United Kingdom, both which aimed capitalise on refugee diaspora HCPs support human resources gaps their health systems. Our...

Background Violent attacks on and interferences with hospitals, ambulances, health workers, patients during conflict destroy vital services a time when they are most needed undermine the long-term capacity of system. In Syria, such have been frequent intense represent grave violations Geneva Conventions, but number reported has varied considerably. A systematic mechanism to document these could assist in designing more protection strategies play critical role influencing policy, promoting...

On Feb 6, 2023, a 7·8 magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Türkiye, resulting in the worst natural disaster region has experienced past century. As of March 1, death toll both countries surpassed 51 000 people,1ReutersEarthquake Turkey rises above 45 000—AFAD.https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/earthquake-death-toll-turkey-rises-above-45000-afad-2023-03-01/Date: 2023Date accessed: 3, 2023Google Scholar this number is expected to rise further. The Syrian Assistance Coordination Unit...

Abstract Introduction Attacks on healthcare in armed conflict have far-reaching impacts the personal and professional lives of health workers, as well communities they serve. Despite this, even protracted conflicts such Syria, workers may choose to stay despite repeated attacks facilities, resulting compounded traumas. This research explores intermediate long-term local professionals who lived through them with aim strengthening evidence base around better supporting them. Methods We...

Objectives To explore the impact of conflict, including use chemical weapons, in Syria on healthcare through experiences health providers using a public and human rights lens. Design A qualitative study semi-structured interviews conducted in-person or over Skype thematic analysis approach. Setting Interviews were with Syrian workers operating opposition-held cooperation medical relief organisation Gaziantep, Turkey. Participants We examined data from 29 in-depth sample professionals current...

Background: Feasibility studies with non-French speaking migrants in France are needed to inform appropriate adaptation of psychosocial intervention procedures.

Syrian healthcare workers (HCWs) are among those who fled the conflict only to face further social and economic challenges in host countries. In Lebanon, this population group cannot formally practice, yet many believed be operating informally. These activities remain poorly documented misunderstood by academic, policy humanitarian communities. This study aims understand mechanisms of informal provision services, facilitators barriers for such practices present recommendations building on...

Background: The benefits of faith-based coping or using religious and spiritual beliefs as a stabilizing force for interpreting stressful distressing events are largely unexplored among the exodus Arabic-speaking refugee populations from Muslim-majority countries, particularly those resettled in Europe. present study aimed to explore manifestation strategies adults seeking mental healthcare services Berlin, Germany how favorable can be optimized health service-delivery broader integration...

Introduction: Forcibly displaced people are at particular risk of mental health problems and also face specific integration challenges upon resettlement. Existing literature suggests that there may be a bidirectional relationship between integration. The present study seeks to understand the processes or significant negative emotional experiences among adult refugees in Germany. Method: Applying qualitative approach, we conducted 54 semi-structured interviews with asylum seekers who arrived...

Syria has experienced over a decade of armed conflict, characterized by targeted violence against healthcare. The impacts these attacks have resulted in both direct and indirect on health reverberating effects local communities. This study aims to explore the perspectives workers based northern who such understand system as well communities served. In-depth interviews were conducted with regions where been frequent. Participants identified using purposive snowball sampling. Interviews coded...

Active conflict settings constitute challenging operating environments for humanitarian health organisations and workers. An emerging feature of some conflicts is direct violence against workers, facilities, patients. Since the start war in 2011, Syria has endured extreme deliberate violent attacks on facilities This paper reports findings from a qualitative study that examined lived experiences Syrian workers facing ethical challenges coping with moral distress. In-depth interviews were...

The earthquake that affected southern Türkiye and northern Syria on Feb 6, 2023, had devastating consequences, particularly impacting vulnerable communities across these areas. These include 1·7 million of the 3·8 Syrian refugees in Türkiye.1Karlsen V earthquakes Syria: a crisis within crisis. UNHCR, April 3, 2023https://www.unhcr.org/neu/97487-the-earthquakes-in-turkiye-and-syria-a-crisis-within-the-crisis.htmlDate accessed: February 1, 2024Google Scholar With staggering number aftershocks...

The number of distressed refugees from the Arab world is relatively high in Germany and other host countries worldwide. For this specific population, substantial challenges barriers have already been identified that hamper access to Germany's health care system. This study aims contribute line research by exploring representation depressive symptoms, both somatic psychological, order inform clinicians about most prevalent symptoms reported Arabic-speaking refugee outpatients. Furthermore,...

► Germany faces a shortage of doctors with conservative estimates suggesting shortfall 15 000 doctors; this could rise to 111 by 2030.► Over 1 million refugees have arrived in whom several thousand are healthcare workers; however, few studies explore their registration process and integration into Germany's health system.► We discuss challenges faced Syrian workers enter the workforce, such as cultural linguistic barriers, decentralised bureaucratic processes long delays obtaining ratifying...

The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed interest in streamlining processes which allow refugee doctors and other healthcare workers to make up for the shortfall delivery, many countries are facing increasingly. protracted conflict Syria is biggest driver of forced displacement internationally with refugees, including seeking safety host countries, however face challenges entering workforce a timely manner. majority surrounding (Lebanon, Jordan Turkey) restrictive labour policies these particularly...