Historical initiative· 2013 – 2020
Sahabat Health Programme
The Sahabat Health Programme provided medical and mental health services to MSRI clients for seven years. It ended in 2020 and is documented here as a historical initiative; it is not currently offered.
This programme ran from 2013 – 2020 and has ended.
It is documented here for completeness and to show the Institute’s record. It is not currently offered. Visit current programmes to see what MSRI runs today.What the programme provided
2013 – 2020MSRI’s clients often had complex and challenging physical and mental health needs requiring multiple consultations across a broad range of disciplines.
Primary healthcare services ran Monday to Friday, according to the availability of a full-time physician and supporting volunteer physicians and nurses. Mental health and psychosocial support was provided by four certified counsellors, who were paired with trained translators.
- Medical checks and doctor consultations
- Referrals to hospitals and specialists
- Subsidised medications
- Emergency medical funds and support
- Basic mental health and counselling
- Additional services such as physiotherapy, yoga and meditation
Interpretation and referral
Refugee interpreters fluent in Farsi, Arabic, Somali and English made the healthcare services possible.
The programme also provided social, livelihood and legal referrals.
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