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Ethiopia: In Kule refugee camp, play is helping children heal
By Médecins Sans Frontières at ReliefWeb
· June 10, 2026
· 3 min read
. Emotional wellbeing, healthy development and supportive relationships are also essential to a child's health. In Kule refugee camp, play-based psychosocial support is helping children under five build confidence and express emotions while aiding their recovery. Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Wit
Key takeaway In Kule refugee camp, play-based psychosocial support is helping children under five build confidence and express emotions while aiding their recovery.
Why this matters
The integration of play-based psychosocial support into healthcare services at Kule refugee camp highlights the critical role of holistic care in addressing the complex needs of young children affected by disaster and displacement. By incorporating play therapy into routine care, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders is acknowledging that emotional wellbeing and healthy development are essential to a child's overall health, particularly in the context of severe malnutrition. The involvement of caregivers in play therapy also underscores the importance of family and community support in facilitating children's recovery and development. As the humanitarian community continues to respond to crises in Ethiopia and beyond, the Kule refugee camp program serves as a model for the effective integration of psychosocial support into healthcare services, demonstrating the potential for play-based interventions to improve treatment outcomes and promote long-term wellbeing for vulnerable children. This approach may inform similar initiatives in other disaster-affected areas.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? . Emotional wellbeing, healthy development and supportive relationships are also essential to a child's health. In Kule refugee camp, play-based psychosocial support is helping children under five build confidence and express emotions while aiding their recovery. Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Wit
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