Medical Camp (Rohingya Support)
A Humanitarian Disaster
The Rohingya refugee crises in Bangladesh are a result of systematic discrimination and persecution against the Rohingya from Myanmar. The Rohingya crisis started in August 2017, when the Myanmar military began a brutal crackdown on the Rohingya. They were forced to flee their homes in order to seek refuge in Bangladesh and other neighboring countries. Since then, more than 900,000.000 Rohingya refugees fled to Bangladesh, making it the largest refugee camp in the world. Overcrowded camps are located in Cox’s Bazar in southeastern Bangladesh. Here, basic needs such as clean water and food are scarce.

Step to Humanity Association launched a medical camp in collaboration with AMDA Bangldesh, local authorized volunteer organization to provide medical assistance to the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar refugee camp, Bangladesh, The medical camp was operated when there was an increased need for medications to serve the Rohingya refugees in February and September 2018. Step to Humanity Association extended generous support by providing necessary medications for Rohingy refugees in Cox’s Bazar.
Two medical doctors, one paramedic and three health assistants made up the medical team. The team provided medical care and drug dispensing services to refugees. Step to Humanity Association provided medical supplies to more than 2000 beneficiaries.
The temporary shelter at Kutupalong Camp, Cox’s Bazar was used to implement the project. Permission from Cox’s Bazar’s Deputy Commissioner and Civil Surgery allowed the construction of the medical camp. The medical camp was open six days a weeks, from 9:30 to 2:30pm. It served 130-150 patients each day and was open every day for between 130 and 150 patients. Step to Humanity Association provided medical supplies, including medicines, in two installments, in February, 2018 and September 2018. These were distributed to patients at the camp. Step to Humanity Association obtained all the necessary medication from a well-respected company in Bangladesh through the assistance of a volunteer.

Despite the success of the project, the refugee population still needs health care services. Many people, particularly children and the elderly, are still getting sick due to poor hygiene and need to continue receiving curative care. Many people with chronic illnesses require long-term medication.