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Name of the project: Enhancing the well-being of refugees and the underprivileged host communities in Cox’s Bazar through inclusive and complementary protection, health, education and advocacy Program Area: The program focuses on improving community health and well-being through inclusive and complementary health, protection and advocacy initiatives targeting refugees and disadvantaged host communities in Cox’s Bazar. It emphasizes awareness building, disease prevention, mental health support and increased access to maternal and reproductive health services. Duration: June 2024 to February 2026 Funded by: ECHO Supported By: International Rescue Committee (IRC) Implementation area of PHD: Camp 25, Alikhali, Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. Target audience: Adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, Lactating Mothers, women of reproductive age, women at risk and survivors of gender-based violence. |
The ECHO-funded project is an inclusive and complementary health, protection, and advocacy program implemented to ensure the well-being of refugees and disadvantaged host communities residing in Cox’s Bazar. The program aims to deliver activities effectively and efficiently while maintaining high quality through close monitoring and strong strategic guidance. Partners in Health and Development (PHD) is implementing activities under Result 3 (Improved access to and inclusiveness of health services within Rohingya and host communities through the direct provision of services and the strengthening of community-based mechanisms, including disability-specialized services) for Indicator 6 (Number of beneficiaries receiving targeted messages on health-related services and health awareness). The project activities are carried out through community-based meetings aimed at raising awareness on balanced nutrition, the importance of physical activity, and overall healthy living. PHD promotes behavioral change among community members through counseling sessions and group discussions, while addressing misconceptions related to mental stress management. In addition, PHD raises awareness within communities about non-communicable diseases, associated risk factors, and healthy lifestyle practices to promote better health outcomes. The program emphasizes early detection, lifestyle modification, and adherence to treatment by providing detailed information on necessary medications and follow-up care. PHD also focuses on increasing awareness of mental health issues, providing follow-up support to affected individuals, and ensuring their access to essential services. Furthermore, the PHD is enhancing community-level awareness and encourages the utilization of antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care services. The project Key Interventions:
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