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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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Weeding and Landscape Management Bring Better Health
Removing weeds and bushes may not fit exactly into the conventional understanding of what constitutes a healthcare intervention. But when people are facing mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, one of the best approaches is to cut off the threat at the source. In Bolívar state, mosquitoes spread disease and cause dengue fever, which can cause flu-like …
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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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Food Security Programs Are Supporting Indigenous Communities in Venezuela
Some communities among the indigenous Warao people living in Venezuela’s Delta Amacuro state live in areas so remote that the only way to access them is to take a boat along the Orinoco River. The colossal river flows into the Atlantic at the Orinoco Delta, where the river branches into a network of channels and …
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Four Decades of Delivering Health and Hope
International Medical Corps was founded 40 years ago in Afghanistan by Dr. Robert Simon and other volunteer doctors and nurses who had one lifesaving mission in mind: deliver vital care, training and supplies to people who need it most, no matter where they are located or how challenging it may be to reach them. During …
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Building Trust and Health in Venezuela’s Indigenous Communities
When International Medical Corps staff members visit the small and remote villages in the Orinoco River Basin of Venezuela, the local populations are eager to learn how to take care of their health. Without easy access to the state healthcare system, our mobile medical units (MMUs) often provide the best—and only—access to healthcare services and …
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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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A Shared Global Vision: Our Top 10 Images from 2023
Like so many recent years, 2023 was a year of challenge and heartbreak for too many communities worldwide—wars rage on, the dangerous effects of climate change are on the rise and millions of people have been displaced from their homes, facing an uncertain future. Yet with the help of our global community of generous supporters, …
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October Snapshots 2023
Responding to the Cholera Outbreak in Ethiopia International Medical Corps works in Ethiopia to provide treatment for malnourished children as well as programs in food security, livelihoods, comprehensive healthcare, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Ethiopia is one of several countries experiencing recurrent cholera outbreaks. Cholera is a waterborne disease spread by eating food or …
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