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    • Refugee camps often face prolonged operational periods, frequently exceeding decades.
    • A significant and persistent challenge in these settings is the scarcity of permanent nursing and medical personnel.

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    • To describe a United Nations (UN) program addressing healthcare education gaps in long-term refugee camps.
    • To highlight the use of mobile libraries as a delivery mechanism for educational resources.

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    • Implementation of a UN program focused on providing educational and reference materials.
    • Utilization of mobile library units for resource dissemination within refugee camps.

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    • Educational and reference materials are being successfully distributed through mobile libraries.
    • The program aims to support healthcare knowledge and practice in resource-limited environments.

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    • Mobile libraries offer a viable solution for delivering essential healthcare information in protracted refugee settings.
    • This initiative by the UN addresses critical educational needs for medical staff in underserved refugee populations.