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Public health

Good health is an essential requirement for refugees to be able to rebuild their lives.

UNHCR works with governments and partners to provide emergency health care, improve local health services and include refugees in national health systems and plans.
A woman who is a 26-year old Syrian refugee, mother and trainee pharmacist in Amman stands in front of a shelf, sorting medical packages.

How does UNHCR help improve the health and wellbeing of refugees?

What are the main health needs of refugees?

Do refugees get free healthcare?