Many migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Egypt are suffering the physical and psychological consequences of the violence and exploitation they experienced in their home countries, during their journeys or at their destination.

In 2023, we continued to run our clinic in the capital, Cairo, which offers a comprehensive package of care for victims of violence, including general medical healthcare, gynaecology, mental health support and psychosocial consultations, as well as specialist referrals when needed.

The programme also has a social component, linking patients to partner organisations for housing, food, orientation guidance, protection services, and advice concerning other social issues. Our teams accompany patients through their recovery process and conduct awareness-raising and outreach activities among migrant communities.

Following the outbreak of war in Gaza, Palestine, in October, we set up a support and coordination office in Cairo to facilitate our teams’ access to the Gaza Strip and help ensure continuity of supply for both medical and non-medical items.