EPIM

The COVID19 pandemic has once again demonstrated the need for a strong health system based on solidarity for all and for coordination that transcends national borders. MdM-Greece adapted their function to the new rules and social distancing imposed by the disease, but they did not stop for a moment to be next to those most in need: refugees, migrants, the homeless, the elderly and other vulnerable groups of people who are still in need for additional support and care. MdM-Greece with emergency funding coming from EPIM, managed to enhance the operation of their polyclinic with additional personnel, medicines, medical consumables and other essential items and protection equipment. Hygiene kits with necessary antiseptics and masks and printed material with information, were shared on the streets of Athens, while oral instructions and direct advice were given by the MdM field teams. In Lesvos, the organization strengthened its work with additional medicines and medical consumables. We continue, wherever people are..