HIBAPRESS – Ahmed Al-Masaad
In the framework of strengthening comprehensive healthcare and consolidating human solidarity values, the city of Berkane witnessed, on Sunday, October 18th, the organization of a multidisciplinary medical caravan targeting Sub-Saharan African migrants residing in the region.
This humanitarian initiative, whose activities were hosted by the Al-Fadl Center in Berkane, comes as part of the "PRO-ORIENTAL" project, jointly organized by the Association for Cooperation for Development and Culture (ACODEC) and the Basma Association in Belgium, funded by the European Union, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Italy (President of the RDPP NA coalition), and in coordination with the Provincial Delegation and the Regional Directorate in the Berkane province and a number of local associations.
This medical caravan saw a significant turnout, with a total of 212 male and female migrants from several Sub-Saharan African countries benefiting. The beneficiaries received specialized medical examinations and consultations in multiple fields, including: general medicine, ophthalmology, gynecology and obstetrics, and respiratory medicine, in addition to providing nursing services and first aid, including topical treatments and wound care.
In the context of accompanying medical examinations with therapeutic support, the Basma Association undertook to provide the necessary quantities of medicines and medical supplies and distribute them free of charge to all patients and beneficiaries according to prescriptions approved by specialist doctors.
This health and solidarity activity also included the distribution of honorary and appreciation certificates to the participating medical and nursing staff and contributing partners, in recognition of their noble efforts and their field contribution to the success of this humanitarian event which aims to facilitate access for vulnerable groups to basic health services and consolidate the values of coexistence.
