In collaboration with UNICEF, REACH conducted a multi-sector camp census in December 2013 which highlighted information gaps in regards to vaccination coverage, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices and reproductive health. Based on the findings and recommendations from the multi-sector camp census, REACH carried out a follow-up thematic assessment on health, with technical and financial support from UNICEF, and in consultation with UNFPA. The health assessment focused on routine vaccinations for children, breastfeeding practices, and reproductive health for women. Key findings from this assessment are briefly summarised below and presented in more details in the present report.

Main Findings

The findings presented in this report provide key information on uptake of routine and emergency vaccinations in Al Za'atari camp, as well as the use of the IYCF caravans, and knowledge and use of contraceptives. These findings aim to inform future programming decisions and interventions in the health sector. Findings will be presented to the health working group in Al Za'atari, and the report being disseminated to all stakeholders in Al Za'atari and in Amman. The findings of this assessment also tie in with the 2014 Regional Syria Response Plan's sectoral priorities for health, which specifies that increasing routine vaccination coverage and the expansion of the reproductive health response are the key priorities for aid actors operating in Jordan.