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. 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. CONTENT: Blog 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.