In response to the war and worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, International Medical Corps has deployed a field hospital to provide lifesaving medical care to civilians affected by the conflict. The Los Angeles-based global first responder is taking a multi-pronged approach to ensure continuity of care in Gaza, focusing on increasing access to health and …
A leader in emergency humanitarian response, as well as healthcare development and training in fragile and conflict-affected states, International Medical Corps will present on the health impacts of climate change at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), which will be held November 30–December 12 in Dubai, UAE. The global first responder’s representatives at …
With generous support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre (KSRelief), and from Gamers Without Borders, International Medical Corps is implementing healthcare, nutrition and emergency response programmes to support underserved, drought-affected communities in Ethiopia, Somalia and Yemen. Countries across Africa and the Middle East are experiencing …
International Medical Corps will honor leaders, including actor, director and activist Sanaa Lathan, and corporate partner AIG, for their dedication in helping the organization respond to humanitarian crises around the world. The Los Angeles-based relief organization will hold its Annual Awards Celebration on Thursday, September 29, at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, CA. Representatives …
With generous support from the United Arab Emirates through the Famine Relief Fund, International Medical Corps is implementing an emergency nutrition services project in southwestern Yemen to support underserved communities in the Al Dhale’e, Lahj and Taiz governorates. Yemen is reeling under multiple crises, including outbreaks of disease, economic crises, fuel shortages, rising inflation and …
With generous support from the United Arab Emirates through the Famine Relief Fund, International Medical Corps is implementing an emergency nutrition services project to support underserved, drought-affected communities in three woredas (districts) in the Oromia region in Ethiopia: Fedis, Gola Oda and Midega Tola. Ethiopia is experiencing its fourth consecutive failed rainy season, causing extreme …
Together with International Medical Corps, Meta has announced support for immediate relief and rescue efforts in Afghanistan, where the recent earthquake has caused widespread devastation and displacement of communities. This support will go toward providing essential relief items for thousands of people who are looking to the international community for support. The earthquake has resulted …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified humanitarian organization and premier first responder International Medical Corps as an Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Type 1 provider, capable of deploying quickly and providing medical services in response to a disaster anywhere in the world. The WHO created the EMT concept to standardize medical deployments in the event …
LOS ANGELES, CA, April 7, 2021—The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) has expanded its support to Syrian refugees in Erbil, Iraq, by providing a $100,000 grant to International Medical Corps, a global humanitarian organization. The project, which started in March 2021, will last for nine months and deliver lifesaving health services and equipment, including …
In response to the increase in COVID-19-related deaths in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, which have been hampered by a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), International Medical Corps is partnering in Los Angeles with these organizations to help prevent deaths and educate staff about infection prevention and control (IPC). According to the Los Angeles …