Projects

EPIC Health project

Overview

The EPIC Health project is a vital initiative aimed at empowering communities in Northwest Syria through enhanced access to primary healthcare services, with a targeted focus engaging the community and population at all levels.

Project Objectives

The objective of the EPIC Health project is to provide healthcare and involve communities at all stages, ensuring effective contribution of local population in rebuilding the health system.

Key Interventions

Service provision:
- Services are provided through several 7 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and 2 protection centres
- Each of the PHCs deliver a range of services, including nutrition, community health, mental health, protection, beside the primary healthcare.
Mobile Health Teams:
- The programme operates mobile health teams to reach underserved areas, delivering essential services to communities with limited access.
Training and Capacity Building:
- The programme includes training for local stakeholders on key concepts related to health service delivery, monitoring, and reporting to enhance overall program effectiveness.
Community Engagement:
- The project fosters active participation from community members in planning and implementing health services, ensuring their needs and preferences are prioritized.

Services Offered

Comprehensive Health Care: Routine check-ups, maternal and child health services, chronic disease management, and emergency care.
Mental Health Support: Counselling, psychological support, and mental health services tailored to community needs.
Nutrition Programs: Assessing and addressing malnutrition through targeted interventions.
Protection Services: Safeguarding vulnerable populations through various protective measures.

Impact

The EPIC Health project has significantly improved healthcare access and quality for vulnerable communities in Northwest and Northeast Syria. Key impacts include:

Increased Service Delivery: Enhanced capacity and service provision across multiple healthcare facilities, resulting in better health outcomes for beneficiaries.
Community Empowerment: Strengthened community involvement in healthcare decisions, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility.
Positive Feedback: Consistently positive evaluations from monitoring visits highlighting the relevance and effectiveness of the project in addressing community health needs.
Sustained Improvements: Ongoing efforts to refine project strategies based on feedback and results, ensuring continuous enhancement of healthcare services.