The health of internally displaced people in Syria: are current systems fit for purpose?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

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

Methods

We undertook a scoping review of academic and grey literature for available evidence regarding the health of IDPs in Syria. We then organised an online workshop in November 2021 with around 30 participants who represent local, regional, and international organisations and who have relevant expertise. The discussi

SUBMITTER: Abbara A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9356202 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature