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health facilities located at Temporary Accommodation Centers are called “temporary
healthcare facilities.” These facilities are affiliated with the Ministry of Health and
temporarily appointed staff provide services. According to August 2017 data, there
were a total of 498 personnel appointed in Temporary Accommodation Centers,
including specialists, practitioners, dentists, and healthcare personnel other than
doctors. These facilities provide around-the-clock services and also offer translation
support. Temporary healthcare facilities were also visited during the field visits, and
the Syrians interviewed stated that they were very satisfied with the current healthcare
services, ambulances were immediately ready in case of emergency, and patients were
referred to hospitals in the city centers when required.

(Source: AFAD)

In residential areas deemed appropriate by the Ministry of Health, healthcare services
may be provided for those under temporary protection in centers called “voluntary
health facilities,” which are supported by aid funds or charities. In this context, NGOs
and foundations that the Ministry of Interior has granted permission to work in our
country apply to the Provincial Health Directorate of the province in which they plan
to open a health facility; if the evaluation committee sees a need for the facility, then
the application is sent to the Ministry of Health and necessary examinations are made.

Work permits are given for 6 months and can be extended for 6-month periods. In the
aforementioned centers, the foundation or the association covers all health expenses,

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