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A preeminent first responder since 1984, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief and training to those affected by conflict, disaster and disease—no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions. We work with them to recover, rebuild, and gain the skills and tools required for self-reliance.

Press Contact Info

To request an interview with an International Medical Corps expert, please include your outlet and deadline in your email to: media@internationalmedicalcorps.org. This inbox is closely monitored by our communication teams in the US and the UK, so we will be able to respond to your request in a timely manner.

Our Experts, Your Sources

Whether you are looking for sources on the record or on background, International Medical Corps’ team of experts have decades of experience as humanitarians working in difficult and dangerous conditions. We can respond quickly to your requests. Areas of humanitarian expertise include (and are not limited to):

  • Emergency medical response
  • Natural disasters
  • Infectious diseases
  • Nutrition and the global hunger crisis
  • Mental health
  • Global healthcare systems
  • Refugee health
  • Mother and baby health
  • Prevention and treatment of violence against women and girls
  • Water, sanitation and hygiene
  • First responder training

To request an interview with an International Medical Corps expert, please include your outlet and deadline in an email to: media@internationalmedicalcorps.org.

Fast Facts

We were founded in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses to provide medical and training services in Afghanistan.
Our staff of thousands—96% of whom are locally hired—help people around the world affected by conflict, disaster and disease
Since our founding, we have provided more than $4.8 billion in emergency relief and training in 85+ countries.
We provide services in health, mental health, gender-based violence, nutrition and food security, and water, sanitation
We focus on people at the highest risk, always working to strengthen local healthcare systems and promote self-reliance.