New Answers for Chronic Disease in Crisis Settings New Answers for Chronic Disease in Crisis Settings Chronic disease is often overlooked following disaster and conflict. A unique partnership between CARE, Abbott and the Abbott Fund is finding innovative answers. Published 03-05-21 Submitted by Abbott During the siege of Marawi, Jaslia Abbas was forced from her home. Today, she serves as a health volunteer for CARE Philippines, helping other displaced families to access the testing, care and information they need. Jaslia Abbas lived with her husband in the Philippine city of Marawi for years, raising their five children and helping others as a midwife. Then in 2017, the siege of Marawi began. The armed conflict between government forces and militant groups lasted for five months – and changed Jaslia's life forever.