APRIL HIGHLIGHTS:
• In Sulaymaniyah and Duhok high level Inter-sectoral committees were established by the Governor’s Office which will take the lead in preparing for and responding to any possible outbreak of Cholera. Cholera is endemic in KRI, the last outbreak occurred in 2012.
• A task force was formed to standardize reporting and investigation of neonatal deaths. Results of the investigations will contribute to the planning and adjustment of the health sector response.
• IMC completed its health project in Qushtapa and Basirma refugee camps.
Services will continue to be provided by DoH Erbil with financial support from WHO.
• UPP conducted a 2 days Training of Trainers 11 local social workers and educational psychologist. Topics focused on the establishment of resilience groups and psychological first aid (PFA).