How Islamic Relief Supports Healthcare
Since 1984, Islamic Relief has been delivering essential health and medical services to over 2.2 million people across 22 countries. Our approach goes beyond treating individual patients. We address the systemic causes of poor health: lack of infrastructure, inadequate nutrition, poor hygiene practices, and the psychological trauma caused by conflict and displacement.
Mobile Health Clinics
In remote and underserved areas where permanent healthcare facilities do not exist, we deploy mobile health clinics that bring doctors, nurses, and essential medicines directly to communities. These clinics provide primary care, maternal health services, and treatment for common illnesses to people who would otherwise have no access to medical attention.
Paediatric Healthcare
Children in conflict zones and low-income communities are among the most vulnerable to preventable illness and malnutrition. We fund paediatric healthcare programmes that provide treatment for malnourishment, vaccinations, and essential medical care to children who need it most, protecting both their immediate health and their long-term development.
Maternity Centres
Maternal mortality remains tragically high in many of the countries where we work. We fund and support maternity centres that provide safe, professional care to mothers before, during, and after childbirth. These centres save lives and give children the healthiest possible start in life.
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, yet the surgery to treat them costs very little. We fund cataract surgery programmes that restore sight to people who have been living with preventable blindness, transforming their ability to work, care for their families, and participate fully in their communities.
Dialysis Support
For patients with chronic kidney disease in conflict-affected or low-income countries, access to dialysis can mean the difference between life and death. We fund dialysis support programmes that ensure patients receive the regular treatment they need, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Emergency Medical Equipment
When crises strike, hospitals and clinics are often overwhelmed and under-equipped. We supply emergency medical equipment to healthcare facilities in crisis zones, ensuring that medical teams have the tools they need to save lives under the most difficult conditions.
Nutrition and School Meals
Malnutrition is both a cause and a consequence of poor health. We educate communities on nutrition, provide school meals to prevent child malnutrition, and support programmes that address the root causes of food insecurity, protecting children’s physical and cognitive development.
Psychosocial Support
The trauma of conflict, displacement, and loss has a profound impact on mental health. We provide psychosocial care, therapy, and counselling to individuals and communities affected by crisis, with a particular focus on children who have experienced violence and displacement.