Responding to Floods in Pakistan
When heavy rains caused severe flooding in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, thousands of families were left cut off from essential services. Homes, roads and farmlands were destroyed, and access to clean water and healthcare quickly became limited.
To reach people in remote, flood-affected areas, International Medical Corps sent two mobile medical units equipped to provide emergency healthcare and essential medicines. Our teams also distributed critical supplies, helping families protect their health and begin to recover. These efforts build on our long history of working in Pakistan—bringing lifesaving care, resources and hope to communities facing crisis.
Providing Healthcare to Remote Communities in Syria
In rural Damascus, European Union officials recently visited International Medical Corps’ mobile medical team in Misraba, meeting with our staff who continue to deliver lifesaving care to families affected by Syria’s long-running conflict. These mobile teams play a crucial role in reaching communities that have limited or no access to healthcare, ensuring that people receive essential medical services, medications and follow-up care.
International Medical Corps has worked in Syria since 2008, first supporting Iraqi refugees and local communities, and later expanding services as the Syrian conflict intensified. Today, our teams provide primary and secondary healthcare, nutrition, protection and mental health services, as well as water, sanitation and hygiene support. We operate both fixed facilities and mobile medical units, adapting our approach as conditions change to ensure that families continue to receive the care they need.
After more than a decade of war, Syria’s healthcare system and infrastructure remain heavily damaged. With 90% of people relying on humanitarian aid and millions still displaced, the need for support is immense. International Medical Corps remains committed to helping Syrians rebuild their health and resilience—one patient, one community and one partnership at a time.
Continued Support for Ukrainians
As the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year, the toll on the country and its people is staggering. Thousands of civilians have been killed or injured, and millions more have been forced from their homes. Ongoing attacks on civil infrastructure—including hospitals and power systems—along with worsening economic conditions have made daily life increasingly difficult. Yet amid the destruction and uncertainty, our Ukraine team stands strong—providing care, comfort and critical support to their communities.
With a history of working in Ukraine that stretches back to 1999, we have been working continuously in the country since conflict erupted in 2014, delivering comprehensive services to communities affected by war and displacement. Since the full-fledged invasion in February 2022, our teams have increased access to medical care, mental health support, clean water and sanitation, as well as protection services, for people throughout the country. We’ve also partnered closely with local organisations to reach internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees who have lost nearly everything, helping them regain stability. As the war persists, we remain committed to delivering lifesaving support to the people of Ukraine for as long as it’s needed.
Celebrating World Mental Health Day Around the World
On October 10, our teams around the world marked World Mental Health Day, raising awareness about the importance of mental well-being and access to care. Through workshops, community events and awareness activities, they shared messages of hope and emphasised that mental health is just as important as physical health.
From Afghanistan to Libya, our staff works hand in hand with communities to provide lifesaving care, foster understanding, reduce stigma and connect people with the support they need. Their efforts underscore a vital truth: that mental health care is not only a cornerstone of recovery—it’s a powerful force for rebuilding lives.
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International Medical Corps is a global first responder that delivers emergency medical and related services to those affected by conflict, disaster and disease, no matter where they are, no matter the conditions. We also train people in their communities, providing them with the skills they need to recover, chart their own path to self-reliance and become effective first responders themselves. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, we are a nonprofit with no religious or political affiliation, and now have more than 8,000 staff members around the world, 96% of whom are locally hired. Since our founding, we have operated in more than 80 countries, and have provided more than $4.2 billion in emergency relief and training to communities worldwide.
Our staff includes experts in emergency medicine, infectious disease, nutrition, mental health, maternal and infant health, gender-based violence prevention and treatment, training, and water, sanitation and hygiene, all within the humanitarian context.
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