Submitted by Dessi on Mon, 07/05/2021 - 15:26 One of the main problems faced by refugees and families that seek protection is the enrollment of their children with a pediatrician. Most pediatricians are almost full, and most refugee families have many children, which makes the need for adequate medical care more than necessary. Many newborn babies are left without medical supervision or mandatory vaccines as a result of this problem. The language barrier is another serious challenge for pediatricians due to the lack of experience with such cases and the corresponding need for translation. Although our cultural mediators provide their personal phone numbers and are available at all times for translation, working with representatives of the refugee group is a cause for concern for doctors due to the inability to communicate directly and resolve cases quickly. Translation and accompaniment are part of the planned activities for improving access to social and health services under the project "Comprehensive integration support for legally residing third-country nationals". The project is implemented jointly with the team of Caritas Sofia and also includes activities related to education, employment and integration into society.