Enablers |
Refugee population use smartphones as a way of connectedness with their families in other countries. |
MoH is willing to invest in digital health solutions. |
Refugee population is entitled to free healthcare under National Insurance Scheme |
Turkey’s ‘Transformation of Health’ Program aims to increase usage digital interventions in the health system. HERA is aligned with country’s health priorities. |
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Literacy was high in prewar Syria. Similar culture between countries. |
Barriers |
Internet access is needed for current app version, which is an extra cost to user. |
There aren’t any similar apps, even in the for-profit sector in Turkey. |
Though sparse, local resistance of authorities to free utilization still exists. |
Agility is low due to rapid changing political context and changing priorities of MoH leadership. |
Hard to promote services available to refugees without being criticized |
Language is different. |
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Turkey’s data privacy and mobile app regulations are still not sufficient. |
Turkey’s refugee response is majorly funded by EU which is finite. |
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