The Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025 marked the beginning of a year full of humanitarian challenges. Natural disasters, outbreaks of infectious disease and ongoing conflicts around the world led to displaced families, hungry children and the overwhelming need for emergency health services. But as always, our teams remained steadfast in our mission of providing …
Caring for Syrian Refugees in Jordan International Medical Corps has been supporting the health needs of Syrian refugees living in Jordan since 2014. Today, we provide critical healthcare services for more than 100,000 people in Zaatari and Azraq refugee camps, focusing on primary healthcare, maternal and child health, and on managing chronic diseases. Our teams …
In late October, a group of International Medical Corps trainers convened in the sweltering heat of Maiduguri, Nigeria, to train frontline government healthcare workers from Borno and Katsina states—two states with enormous humanitarian needs stemming from armed conflict, widespread hunger and displacement. To maximise the improvement to local health outcomes, our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) …
Training Healthcare Workers in Libya International Medical Corps recently supported a series of emergency-response training sessions in Libya, equipping nurses and ambulance staff with practical skills that save lives during crises. Certified consultants from the Libyan Emergency Medicine Association led sessions on topics such as triage, IV access, trauma care, medication administration, incident command and …
Over the past 15 years, Libya has endured revolution, armed conflict and devastating natural disasters—leaving its health system strained and its emergency responders under immense pressure. In October, International Medical Corps delivered lifesaving training to national health staff in Kufra—including doctors, nurses and ambulance workers—equipping them with the critical skills needed to respond to emergencies …
Drs. Jill John-Kall and Michael Grady describe their experiences deploying as part of International Medical Corps emergency responses, and how it’s improved their lives.
Providing Support to Landslide-affected Communities in Sudan On August 31, following days of relentless rainfall, a devastating landslide struck the village of Tarseen in Darfur, Sudan. The disaster claimed the lives of at least 370 people and displaced hundreds more, leaving communities reeling. The scale of destruction overwhelmed local resources, with survivors facing critical shortages …
Imagine a child so weak from malnutrition that she forgets to smile. She sits on her bed, staring into space, unable to walk or play. This was 4-year-old Fatima, from a remote village in Hays district in Yemen. She was suffering from acute malnutrition bordering on the severe category. Her mother suffered along, watching helplessly …
Though mental health stigma has already begun to shift—a change driven by years of advocacy and growing public awareness—International Medical Corps is taking it even further by helping mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) providers improve delivery of this important service. While MHPSS needs are rising among all Ukrainians, frontline workers are facing high levels …
Supporting the Children of Syria Years of conflict in Syria have left families struggling to access basic services, including healthcare and support for children’s development. International Medical Corps has worked in the country since 2008 to help fill these critical gaps. In addition to providing primary and secondary healthcare, nutrition, mental health services and more, …