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Ebola Outbreak: What You Need to Know
Learn what Ebola is, how it spreads, what’s driving the current outbreak—and what we’re doing to stop it.
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Ebola Outbreak in the DRC and Region: What You Need to Know
Learn what Ebola is, how it spreads, what’s driving the current outbreak—and what we’re doing to stop it.
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First Pediatric Bladder Stone Removal Surgery at Wolkait Primary Hospital
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. …
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Timely Pneumonia Treatment Saves Five-Month-Old Mowlid in Galmudug State
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 …
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Providing Lifesaving Vaccinations in the Midst of Conflict
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has displaced more than 80% of the population and limited access to healthcare, food, water, electricity and other essential services. Security risks and a fragmented health system have left many thousands of children without lifesaving immunizations. According to estimates, one in five children under 3 has either missed their vaccinations …
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Helping Children with Disabilities in Syria
Our Syria mission recently had its first opportunity to serve children in Aleppo with visual, hearing, mental and physical impairments, when the Syrian government asked our teams specialising in Child Protection, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) for help. When our staff met with administrators at the Al-Amal …
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Saved from the Brink: Muhanad’s Journey Through Severe Malnutrition
Little Muhanad’s health was deteriorating. Lack of food had taken a devastating toll on his health and left him increasingly weak, losing his appetite and struggling to eat or drink. Our healthworkers—supported by the European Union—were there for him.
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Medical Teams Bring Healing to the Front Lines in Darfur
When fighting erupted in Sudan in April 2023, it ignited a wave of violence that swept across the country. The conflict has become the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. In 2026, an estimated 33 million people will desperately need assistance. The Darfur region, already scarred by decades of conflict and instability, has become the epicentre of …
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Reviving Hope Through Mental Health Services
Afghanistan’s prolonged exposure to conflict, political instability, socio-economic challenges, and cultural norms creates a complex landscape for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). Limited access to psychosocial services remains a significant concern across the population. The pervasive stigma surrounding mental health discourages people from seeking help, perpetuating a cycle of silence and suffering. Additionally, high …
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Kidney Dialysis Project Saves Lives in Somalia
Thanks to funding from King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), International Medical Corps has addressed a critical healthcare gap for at-risk populations in Somalia by establishing accessible, high-quality dialysis services at Garowe General Hospital in Puntland state. The project began in January 2025, and the new dialysis unit was launched in August in …
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Helping Communities in Northern Afghanistan Heal
When a devastating earthquake left thousands homeless and fearful, International Medical Corps stepped in with lifesaving care and emotional support, helping families find hope and resilience.
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