Where We Work
1200 patients per month
Athens
In Athens we treat 1,200 patients per month, across 13 social centre and camp locations, 6 days per week. Currently the majority of patients are Syrian, Afghani, Pakistani, Iraqi and Iranian.
Services we offer:
- Primary healthcare
- Primary minor surgery
- Case management
- Referral to more advanced medical services, dental work and psychological support
- Referral to legal, accommodation, food and clothing support
- Health education and promotional presentations.
- Emergency response to squats and house calls to patients
- Manual patient documentation
Our team
- 2 long term coordinators: 1 medical, 1 logistical
- 2-3 doctors,
- 2-3 medical staff (nurse, paramedic or medical students),
- 1 translator from within the community.
Our resources:
- Key partnerships which enable us to run clinics and store supplies without cost
- Medical supplies and equipment
- An equipped ambulance to transport the team to camps and clinics and as a private space to treat patients at outreach clinics
1600 patients per month
Thessaloniki
In Thessaloniki, we treat 1600 patients per month at two locations: the clinic in Filia and the Diavata Camp (approx. 2000 residents). Currently, most of our patients are from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Algeria, Morocco, Kurdistan, Syria and Iraq.
Services we offer
- Primary health care and support in the Greek health system
- Acute and chronic wound care
- Referral to other services in the area
- Manual patient documentation
- Food distribution and supply of clothing and hygiene items for new arrivals at the same location by our partner WAVE Our team
- 2 long term coordinators: 1 medical, 1 logistical
- 2-3 doctors
- 2-3 medical staff (nurse, paramedic or medical students)
- 2 translator from within the community
Our resources:
- The clinic in Filia as a protected space to provide medical care to our patients.
- A network of important local and international partnerships that enable us to
- To provide medical services for patients in the camp,
- Have the necessary equipment available at both locations and o to provide assistance beyond the medical care.
- A team of dedicated volunteers.
1000 patients per month
Lesvos
In Lesvos we treat 1000 patients per month, with the clinic open 5 days per week. Currently the majority of our patients are African and Afghani.
Services we offer:
- Primary healthcare
- Case management for complex cases
- Psychological support
- Health promotion classes
- Assisting with outbreaks
- Run of the pharmacie
Our team
- 2 long term coordinators: 1 medical, 1 logistical
- 4-5 doctors
- 2 nurses
- 1-2 medical students
- 4-5 translators from within the community
Our resources:
- Serving Patients in the camp with primary care
- With the opening of the central pharmacy in the camp we guarantee a continously professional documented disposal of the medicine
- In cooperation with different other medical ngos and local institutions we serve the patients as best as possible