PRO/AH/EDR> Leishmaniasis – Syria (03): (ID)

Leishmaniasis — Syria
– Mentor Initiative treated 33 000 cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis and 52 cases of visceral leishmaniasis in 2017 through 135 health facilities throughout Syria.
– The Health Cluster’s main finds from multisectoral Rapid Needs Assessment which covered 180 communities (out of 220) from seven sub-districts in Afrin from [3 to 8 May 2018] indicates limited availability of health facilities and medical staff, lack of transportation and the lack of medicines and specialized services.
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