FOR AS LONG AS IT TAKES
URGENT NEED FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
“We expect a huge need for rehabilitation.
There are thousands of injured people and many of these injuries can worsen or turn into permanent disabilities if people do not receive appropriate rehabilitation services such as physiotherapy and prosthetic fitting.
We know from responding to disasters in other countries that one of the heaviest legacies of this earthquake will be its psychological impact.
Surviving an earthquake can be a deeply traumatising experience - and it will be especially so for people who have already endured a decade of war in Syria.
Psychological first aid is an essential component of the emergency response.”
George Graham, Chief Executive of Humanity & Inclusion UK.
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Rema, 13 years old, lost her leg after being trapped under the debris for 30 hours
Rema is something of a miracle. From her room in one of HI’s 13 partner hospitals in the area of Jindires, northwest Syria, she tells us what happened to her.
“Psychological First Aid helps avoid complications later”
Mehdi Firouzi supervises Humanity & Inclusion's psychosocial support teams in Syria. He explains the importance of Psychological First Aid after a tragedy like the 6th February earthquake.
I’ve seen people maimed, others amputated. But I’m alright, I have hope
Anja was injured during the earthquake. He is currently beeing treated by a medical team in one of HI’s 13 partner hospitals in northwest Syria.
