Since the outbreak of conflict in 2023, communities in Khartoum State have faced widespread violence, displacement and loss of livelihoods. Families have been uprooted, children exposed to life-threatening events, protection risks and health services disruption, creating significant barriers to accessing care. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that up to 22.1% of people in conflict-affected …
Since April 2025, Khartoum State has been battling a devastating cholera outbreak. The crisis has been exacerbated by the return of displaced people and the collapse of water infrastructure, with 80% of the state’s water networks no longer functioning due to repeated attacks on power supplies. On May 21 alone, nearly 500 new cholera cases …
Yollanda was struggling to feed her family of seven and her 15-month-old daughter was suffering from malnutrition. Find out how, with help from the European Union, we helped her.
In mid-July, Cyclone Wipha barreled across the Philippines, unleashing torrential rains and causing widespread damage. Maximum sustained winds reached almost 60 miles per hour. International Medical Corps’ dedicated team responded immediately, meeting with community members, assessing the damage and working with local officials to deliver critical supplies to those in need. “We went to the …
Forced into early marriage and to drop out of school against her will, Nour was often sad and overwhelmed by the harsh circumstances she had endured. Our team was there for her.
Over the last several years, health outreach programmes in Zimbabwe have significantly improved healthcare accessibility, particularly in rural areas. The government of Zimbabwe has collaborated with partners to provide essential services like health education, routine immunisations and family-health services directly to communities, reducing the need for long-distance travel to healthcare facilities. Still, the health system …
The Chadian health system faces significant structural, logistical and human-resource challenges. Despite the efforts of the government and its partners, access to healthcare remains limited, particularly in rural, remote and crisis-affected areas. To strengthen its health system and increase access to healthcare, Chad collaborates with partners, including the European Union, WHO, UNICEF, WFP and NGOs …
Zimbabwe is currently grappling with severe challenges brought on by an El Niño-induced drought, which has significantly affected food security, nutrition and access to healthcare services, particularly for children under 5. Malnutrition remains a critical public health concern in the country. Nearly one in three children are malnourished, with high rates of undernutrition and micronutrient …
Cimran Sahro Bakat used to wake up every day knowing that she would not have enough food to feed her two young children. “Skipping meals became a regular occurrence,” Sahro explains. “And I began noticing alarming changes in my younger daughter, Cimran. She was losing a significant amount of weight. Her ribs became more prominent, …
After more than a decade of conflict, families in Syria continue to grapple with the long-term consequences of displacement, economic hardships and the collapse of essential services and infrastructure. Women and children are the most affected—they have limited access to mental health support, parenting resources and safe community spaces that promote resilience and healing, and …