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Medair begins Emergency Healthcare for Refugees in Iraq

Over 10,000 refugees from North East Syria have fled across the border into Iraq following ongoing military operations. Medair in Iraq has deployed a mobile medical team to Dohuk Governorate and begun delivering emergency health services to the refugees crossing into Iraq, 75% of whom the UNHCR estimates are women and children. In coordination with […]

UNHCR Iraq Protection Update

Highlights ▪ 11,292 refugees crossed into Iraq since the commencement of hostilities. ▪ The number of refugees entering the KR-I continues to increase. On average, over 1,200 new arrivals were recorded on a daily basis during the past seven days. ▪ Bardarash Camp has reached its capacity, new arrivals will now be hosted in Gawilan […]

Medair Provides Health Support in Wana

This week, emergency relief organisation Medair is distributing essential health and hygiene items to more than 7,000 people in Wana, northern Iraq. More than 1,400 families have returned to Wana since it was liberated from militants in February, and people are in urgent need of health and hygiene support. Many arrived home to find their […]