To find out more about our response, please visit our Nepal alert page. On the morning of August 26, a glacial collapse near the Nepal–China border sent powerful flash floods and mudslides along a 72-kilometre stretch of the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers in Nepal, devastating dozens of villages and sweeping away homes, roads, bridges …
Pervasive conflict and instability are at the centre of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Mali, and are two key contributors to the nation’s widespread mental health problems. Many report feelings of fear, sadness and hopelessness. In Bamba, Bourem and Gourma Rharous health districts, International Medical Corps conducted more than 1,600 medical consultations. Most people who …
International Medical Corps is implementing a vaccination project in Mali’s Timbuktu and Gao regions, with support from the European Union.
Homs governorate, located in central Syria, remains one of the areas significantly affected by the prolonged crisis. According to UNOCHA assessments, millions of people across Syria continue to require humanitarian assistance, with Homs included among key operational areas for coordinated humanitarian response due to sustained pressure on health services and infrastructure disruption. Despite its central …
Learn about the June 24 earthquakes that have devastated Venezuela—and how we are helping people recover.
In Wazakhwa district, Afghanistan, lack of healthcare means women face huge risks during pregnancy. With support from the EU, our teams are working to change that.
In rural communities across Afghanistan, families face persistent challenges due to limited access to clean, safe drinking water and a lack of proper sanitation and hygiene practices. According to International Medical Corps’ multi‑sector needs assessment findings in Paktika, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions are critically poor: only 44% of households have access to improved …
Learn what Ebola is, how it spreads, what’s driving the current outbreak—and what we’re doing to stop it.
The conflict and insecurity in northwestern Ethiopia have significantly affected the contested area of Wolkait-Tegedie-Setit-Humera zone, leading to disrupted health services, damaged infrastructure and limited access to skilled healthcare providers. Communities face complex challenges, including shortages of trained medical staff, poor transportation, shortages or a lack of medical supplies and difficulties in accessing emergency care. …
Pneumonia remains one of the leading causes of death among children under 5 globally, especially in humanitarian settings where access to essential health services is limited. According to the World Health Organization, pneumonia accounts for an estimated 14% of all deaths of children under 5, making it a top priority for lifesaving health interventions. In …