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Updates on critical issues that may not be in the current news cycle, but are top of mind for International Medical Corps.
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Responding to the Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan
When a powerful quake struck at the end of August, International Medical Corps quickly provided critical supplies and support to devastated communities.
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From Hunger to Hope: Caring for Children in Cameroon
Bismarck’s parents worked on their farm until his father was killed in the crossfire of nearby armed conflict. Bismarck’s mother, Chodelia, fled their home with him and his siblings, fearing for their lives and leaving their financial security behind. With no income and little food, Bismarck became severely malnourished. Things could have turned out badly …
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Canoeing to Clinics
Starting in July 2024, the Far North region of Cameroon began experiencing excessive rainfall that led to swelling rivers and flooding—all of which worsened ongoing security issues in the area. The floods—which have impacted more than 400,000 people—have led to food insecurity and displacement, in addition to making healthcare much harder for communities to access. …
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March Snapshots 2025
Supporting Sudanese Refugees in Libya The ongoing conflict in Sudan has displaced more than 11 million people, with more than 2 million seeking refuge in neighboring countries. By the end of 2024, Libya hosted approximately 215,000 Sudanese refugees. In Kufra, hundreds of refugees arrive daily at informal camps—yet healthcare facilities remain severely understaffed, lacking essential …
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February Snapshots 2025
Helping Earthquake-Affected Communities in Ethiopia On December 4, 2024, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Awash Fentale district in Ethiopia, displacing families and devastating communities across seven districts. This was the most significant in a series of tremors that have rocked the region since September, forcing tens of thousands of people to seek safer areas. …
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Celebrating 40 Years of Health and Hope: Our Top 10 Images from 2024
Over the past 40 years, International Medical Corps has responded to the world’s most pressing disasters, providing medical care and supplies, clean water and nutrition, mental health, protection and other services to families affected by conflict, disaster and disease. And true to our founding principle, we focus on training communities to become their own first …
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Cameroon Village Rejoices After Installation of Solar Panels at Health Center
Enete Ma Zenghe! Enemoh Ma Zenghe! With this song in the Mbembe language—which means “Today is a day of joy, a day filled with happiness” in English—the villagers of Akwaja celebrated and thanked International Medical Corps for installing a new solar system at their local health center. The Akwaja Integrated Health Center had been non-functional …
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Traveling Treacherous Roads in Cameroon
“It’s a passion for me to help my brothers and sisters in the villages with no means to access health and nutrition services,” says Vincent Ndi, our driver in Cameroon. Vincent, who has more than 27 years of experience as a driver in all regions of Cameroon, joined International Medical Corps in 2021 to support …
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April Snapshots 2024
Providing Health Services in Venezuela Venezuela’s severe economic crisis has weakened its healthcare system, with many health facilities lacking the basic supplies needed to provide primary healthcare and to prevent and treat illnesses. In addition to providing staff to conduct medical consultations, we’ve helped to strengthen the health system in Venezuela by providing training for …
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March Snapshots 2024
Supporting Earthquake-Affected Communities in Morocco Six months after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook Morocco—the country’s deadliest since 1960 and the most powerful in more than a century— we’re still on the ground working with local authorities and partners to provide support in the areas affected by the quakes. When the quake hit, we immediately sent an …
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