Coordination Groups
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Description
Civil Society Organisations play a crucial role in strengthening health systems. Nevertheless, in terms of funding, CSOs are under constant threat as a consequence of austerity measures - especially the smaller organisations engaged at local level. Yet, the crisis has resulted in an increased need for CSOs to work hand-in-hand with governments to solve pressing problems. It should be in governments' interests then to communicate and coordinate with these organisations to ensure the well-being of populations.
Examples
- The organisation has introduced numerous health care measures and reforms in Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, providing services free of charge to people in crisis like low-income groups, migrants).
- For further information on the work of MdM in Europe, click here.
2. Infirmiers de Rue (Belgium)
- Infirmiers de rue (“street nurses” in English) bridges the gap between the streets and health professionals to bring care and hygiene to homeless people through an empowering method around people’s dignity, self-esteem and responsibility. Using hygiene as an entry point for self-recovery, the association ensures long-term support until housing reinsertion.