In many countries around the world, midwives are critical to ensuring safe deliveries for both mothers and babies. Yet the International Confederation of Midwives estimates that the world is facing a shortage of nearly 1 million skilled birth attendants. Chuol Ker Yat Pan is one of a growing cohort of midwives helping to fill the …
On-the-ground experts provide updates on the current Ebola outbreak and how International Medical Corps is responding.
“Ebola is deadly, and it’s spreading. We need to be prepared before it reaches us,” says Zain ul Abedin, Country Director for International Medical Corps in South Sudan. “As we do with any outbreak of infectious disease, we are working closely with the Ministry of Health and our partners, training our staff and local health …
Pregnancy doesn’t stop for war, displacement or outbreaks of disease—and neither should healthcare. Though progress has been made globally on maternal and newborn health outcomes, progress is threatened in the 29 countries with humanitarian response plans—which, while representing only one-third of global births, account for 58% of maternal deaths, 41% of stillbirths and 39% of …
Supporting Wildfire Recovery in Los Angeles In the wake of the January 2025 wildfires—which upended life across Los Angeles County and left tens of thousands displaced—International Medical Corps quickly stepped in to help communities navigate an uncertain landscape. As harmful debris, poor air quality and unstable living conditions continued long after the flames were contained, …
In Malakal, South Sudan, where years of conflict have torn communities apart and displaced families, International Medical Corps’ women’s and girls’ safe spaces (WGSS) provide an opportunity for women to build social support systems that enhance resilience and positive coping strategies. WGSS are places where women and girls rebuild their lives, discover their potential and …
International Medical Corps puts its commitment to safeguarding—making sure that our staff and programs do no harm to the people with whom we work—into action in each of our country missions through Safeguarding Focal Points (SFPs), staff members who play a key role in helping to create safe and accountable environments. Seen as an industry-wide …
Delivering Care to Displaced People in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The humanitarian situation in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo remains dire. Years of conflict and instability have forced millions of people to flee their homes, with the Fizi Territory being one of the hardest-hit areas. As of 2025, the region continues …
Families in communities across South Sudan are facing the threat of malnutrition, with an estimated 7.7 million people—57% of the population—at risk for acute food insecurity, according to UNICEF. Ongoing conflict, extreme weather, rising food prices and lack of access to healthcare create a challenging environment in which to raise a family. In the face …
In the youngest country in the world, people are resourceful, resilient and full of compassion, despite ongoing challenges—including conflict that is threatening to once again plunge the country into civil war. Since declaring independence in 2011, South Sudan has been subject to fighting, outbreaks of infectious disease and extreme weather events, such as recent flooding …