Syrian refugees in Lebanon desperate for health care amid international apathy Arif, a 12-year-old boy, who had suffered severe burns on his legs, is among those who were denied hospital treatment, causing his condition to deteriorate. His burns turned septic and his legs swelled and became infected. Under UNHCR’s current guidelines he does not qualify for subsidized care, so the agency was only able to cover the cost of his treatment for five days. #Amnestyinternational #Syria #refugee Read more here amnesty.org/en/news/syrian-refugees-lebanon-desperate-health-care-amid-international-apathy-2014-05-21
Posted on: Wed, 21 May 2014 14:58:31 +0000
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