Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS)

National Network
Palestine
Telephone
00972-2-296-9970
Fax
00972-2-296-9999
E-Mail
jihad@shabaka.net
E-Mail (2)
sameh@pmrs.ps
Website
http://www.upmrc.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1978
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. Others
  5. Youth and education
General Information
1. General Assembly; Board; Board of Directors; President; Department Heads: Finance and Administration, Clinics, Women’s Health Program, School of Community Health, Loan Centers for Assistive Devices, Youth Programs, Community Based Rehabilitation Program, External Relations, Laboratories, Emergency, Ambulance Services and First Aid Training Program, Chronic Diseases Program and Centre for Management of Chronic Diseases, School Health Program, In-Service Training Program - 358 staff in total: 139 men, 219 women. See the following file for more information: 2. 2004: US$ 7,127,000 3.Donor contributions (74 %); user fees (15%); donations in kind (1%); other (10%). 4. Programmes; projects; patient referrals to overseas institutions, particularly for children. 5. (Examples) Ministry of Health; Ministry of Education; St. Johns Eye Hospital; Bread for the World; Medico International; Oxfam International; Oxfam Belgium; Save the Children; UNICEF.
Mission and Objectives

PMRS’ ultimate goal is to ensure quality health for all based on the principles of primary health care (PHC). This involves the the empowerment of local communities to take control of their own health needs, as well as influencing national policies to adopt systems that ensure equality and social justice.

Main Projects / Activities

PMRS currently runs 17 different programs:
1. Community Health Centers & Clinics Program;
2. Laboratory Services Program;
3. Central Pharmacy & Rational Use of Drugs Program;
4. Women's Health Program;
5. Child Health Program;
6. Psychosocial Counseling Program;
7. School Health Program;
8. Chronic Disease Program;
9. Specialized Programs;
10. Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Program;
11. School of Community Health Program;
12. Health Education & Promotion Program;
13. Emergency First Aid Program;
14. Youth & Community Centers Program;
15. Community Mobilization & Outreach Program;
16. Lobbying, Advocacy & Civil Society Program; and
17. Management Information System Program.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Jihad Mashal, President
Head of the organisation
Dr. Jihad Mashal
Contact (2) Full Name
Mr. Sameh Jarallah, Director of External Relations