After passing over Cuba, leaving millions there without power, Hurricane Ian made landfall on the southwest coast of Florida on Wednesday, September 28, as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 155 mph and heavy rain—estimates currently range between 12 to 14 inches in central and northeastern Florida. It also brought an historic storm …
Head of US Programs Erica Tavares talks to the FOX Weather team about conditions on the island following Hurricane Fiona, and the humanitarian assistance International Medical Corps is providing.
Approximately 28,000 people have been affected by heavy rains and flash floods in the Central Darfur state of Sudan over the past few weeks, while about 4,000 houses and 650 latrines have been destroyed, 107 water sources have been damaged and thousands of acres of crops have been destroyed. At least six people have died, …
The province of Nuristan, which is in eastern Afghanistan and is characterized by mountains and river gorges, makes travel challenging, especially during the winter. International Medical Corps developed mobile health teams to offer healthcare services, considering the topography and geographic challenges of the province. Some patients would otherwise trek more than five hours to reach …
Country Director Bakhtiar Ahmed speaks to CNN’s Zain Asher about flooding in Pakistan, people’s needs and how International Medical Corps is helping.
War in Ukraine has combined with widespread, prolonged droughts to deepen a food security crisis in Africa and the Middle East, raising the risk of famine.
On June 22, 2022, at 1:30 am local time, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Paktika and Khost provinces. The quake, recorded at a depth of 10 km, was also felt in neighboring areas, including Kabul and as far away as Pakistan and India. The earthquake coincided with heavy rain in the region, making traditional …
Matthew Stearns, Country Director in Afghanistan, talks about the many challenges facing Afghans, including the recent earthquake, and our work there.