This action was carried out in the framework of a project funded by ERF of the United Nations for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and counted with the participation of FPSC and AHS staff, two physiotherapists, one occupational therapist, one orthopedic technician and two technicians.
The distribution took place in Atakaful Society clinic, in Ramtha, a small city to the North of Jordan close to the border with Syria.
Since the Syrian crisis has started many refugees have fled their country finding in Ramtha refuge from the fighting.
Atakaful Society a local Islamic charity, was already active within the area with local community before the crises began. It had mow expanded its aid to the refugees fleeing Syria.
Atakaful has a clinic in Ramtha which provides primary and secondary health services. Although they have had some success in meeting the current emergency situation, the lack of resources combined with the great number of refugees has made it difficult to provide all the services that patients require. In particular, people with disability that need specialized equipment are rarely treated. FPSC is filling this gap providing wheelchairs, crutches, orthoses and prostheses.
AHS two teams provided items to over 30 patients.
The patients were contacted and informed about the distribution by AHS through Atakaful Society.
All the patients visited were Syrians, the majority of them coming from Da’ara region. The patients were both war injured and people affected by congenital diseases.
During the distribution an awareness campaign was conducted by AHS teams. Patients were advised on the use and maintenance practices of the mobility aids and assistive tools they were receiving. Relatives and caregivers were informed on how to treat, care for and help people with special needs as well. Instructive handouts were distributed to PWD and their families and a practical guide for the use of wheelchairs.