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Saving lives and empowering communities affected by conflict, disaster and disease. Join us ⬇️
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When Dr. Selma Saadeldeen was four, her best friend died because the nearest medical care was too far from home. That loss stayed with her.

At 16, she decided to become a doctor. Today, she continues that work with International Medical Corps.
Read her story: https://bit.ly/4z84Wae
Delivering Lifesaving Care in Sudan
Reflecting on her journey from childhood loss to humanitarian leadership, Dr. Selma Saadeldeen discusses the challenges and opportunities in Sudan, and more than a decade at International Medical Corps.
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October 4, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Ebola is still spreading in the DRC in what has become the fastest-growing outbreak in history. More than 8,000 cases are now confirmed.
Bloomberg Senior Editor Jason Gale (@JournoJasonG) explores why the toll of Ebola extends far beyond those who contract the virus.
https://bloom.bg/4yyl7gM
September 30, 2026 at 9:52 PM
How do we stand up a hospital amid the devastation of a major disaster?

After the earthquakes in Venezuela, we had to do just that.

See how we set up a hospital that can serve more than 100 patients a day.

https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/story/pulling-off-a-large-logistic-lift-in-venezuela/
Pulling Off a “Large Logistic Lift” in Venezuela
After Venezuela was hit by devastating earthquakes, our Logistics team deployed an EMT Type 1 field clinic to Caracas to help those in need of healthcare.
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September 29, 2026 at 7:17 PM
A 12-year-old boy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) washes his hands after an awareness session on Ebola virus disease prevention.

The #Ebola outbreak in the DRC is the largest the country has ever experienced and the second-largest and fastest-growing outbreak in global history.
September 23, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Flooding in Zimbabwe affected more than 41,000 people from December 2025 to March 2026, leaving communities without clean water. Our team is helping restore water access and strengthen hygiene services.
Full story >>
https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/story/where-water-flows-health-follows/
Where Water Flows, Health Follows
International Medical Corps is helping communities in Zimbabwe to recover from flooding, making repairs to water systems and training community leaders to ensure clean water in rural communities.
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September 14, 2026 at 5:16 PM
On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, take a moment to see how you can start a conversation that helps break down stigma and build understanding.

For more about how we support the mental health of communities in crisis:
https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/program/mental-health-psychosocial-support/
September 10, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Did you know?
More than two-thirds of Ebola deaths have occurred at home.
That’s why community health workers are helping people understand Ebola, combat misinformation and recognise the importance of safe and dignified burials.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gUWLXd
Slowing Ebola’s Spread with Safe and Dignified Burials
Ebola doesn’t stop spreading when a patient dies. That’s why safe and dignified burials are critical for keeping families and community members safe.
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September 9, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Literacy is about more than reading and writing. It can mean greater confidence, more choices and a stronger sense of independence.
This #InternationalLiteracyDay, we’re celebrating the power of literacy to change a life.
September 8, 2026 at 8:26 PM
It's #DisasterPreparedness month. Don't wait until you wish you'd prepared.

Our emergency response team is there, no matter where, for communities facing floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and more. Experience has taught is that preparedness is the best response.
September 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Dolly Parton's legacy is a reminder that the most meaningful success is not about what you have—it’s about what you give.
#CharityDay
September 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE: More than two months after two massive earthquakes struck Venezuela, humanitarian needs remain severe. We’re providing healthcare through our emergency field hospital and three mobile medical units.
Full situation report on ReliefWeb: https://bit.ly/467EFw9
September 4, 2026 at 9:21 PM
NEPAL URGENT: Hundreds of people are dead & many more are missing following catastrophic flash floods in Nepal. With roads destroyed & communities isolated, urgent support is needed.

Please give what you can to help deliver lifesaving emergency medical relief. : https://bit.ly/HelpNepalFloods
August 27, 2026 at 7:48 PM
OUTBREAK UPDATE: Our team in Cameroon continues to respond to the growing cholera outbreak in Cameroon.

Find out more about this treatable but deadly disease: https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/story/what-is-cholera/
August 23, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Join us on Tuesday, August 25, at 9:00 a.m. PST / 12:00 noon EST / 5:00 p.m. GMT, as we discuss what it takes to respond rapidly and effectively to complex emergencies around the world.

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/45GNXz2
August 22, 2026 at 6:04 PM
EBOLA UPDATE: International Medical Corps continues to expand its Ebola response to meet the growing need.

The outbreak—the fastest-growing on record and now the second-largest in history—is not yet contained.

Read the full situation report:
https://bit.ly/4qBgn7e
August 20, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Today, we honor the extraordinary people behind International Medical Corps’ lifesaving work, who are there—no matter where—to provide emergency medical relief when it's urgently needed. Their courage, expertise and commitment bring health and hope to communities facing crisis.
#WorldHumanitarianDay
August 19, 2026 at 9:08 PM
"Our patients still needed wholesome meals to aid in their recovery. We had no option but to improvise."

Meet the chefs who continued preparing nutritious meals despite severe food shortages in Gaza: https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/story/inside-the-kitchens-of-our-field-hospitals-in-gaza/
Inside the Kitchens of Our Field Hospitals in Gaza
Working behind the scenes, International Medical Corps chefs in our Deir Al Balah and Gaza City field hospitals cook meals with a purpose, helping patients heal through nutrition and care.
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August 18, 2026 at 5:48 PM
We are still on the ground providing emergency medical relief in #Venezuela, where tens of thousands of people remain displaced by the two massive earthquakes that struck more than seven weeks ago.

Help is still needed. Please give what you can. https://bit.ly/HelpVenezuela-EQ
August 14, 2026 at 9:31 PM
UPDATE ON COLOMBIA EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE: Drawing on our in-country network, International Medical Corps is supporting government-led assessments, identifying priority humanitarian needs, and preparing to mobilize prepositioned emergency supplies and assets from our logistics hub in Panama.
August 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Like so many of our staff members around the world, Dr. Abdou Sebushishe’s dedication to the people International Medical Corps serves is shaped by lived experience.
#humanitarian
August 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
"Today I am alive because help arrived when I needed it most."

A referral isn't just a recommendation——it's the process of helping a patient get from the facility they're at to the facility that can save their life.

Read Nyabol's story: https://bit.ly/4pJkoFW
Timely Referral Saves a Woman's Life in South Sudan
When Nyabol faced life-threatening complications after childbirth, International Medical Corps staff members helped to coordinate lifesaving care that enabled her recovery.
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August 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES UPDATE: Venezuelans continue to face substantial public health risks, as the devastation from the massive earthquakes is compounded by growing humanitarian needs.

Read our latest situation report: https://bit.ly/4fNYCOh
Responding to Earthquakes in Venezuela
International Medical Corps’ in-country team is responding to the devastating quakes that struck Venezuela, working with local officials and emergency responders to provide humanitarian aid to affecte...
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August 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM
EBOLA UPDATE: The Ebola outbreak in the DRC, has become the country's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record and the second-largest in its history.

International Medical Corps is working to help contain the outbreak.

Read our latest situation report: https://bit.ly/EbolaDRC2026SitReps
August 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM
SPOKANE & EASTERN WA FIRES: Our emergency response team is on the ground in Spokane.
Your support will help to ensure that families affected by the wildfires have access to medical and mental health care.
DONATE HERE >> https://bit.ly/WildfiresWA2026
August 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
It’s World Breastfeeding Week, and we’re celebrating breastmilk—a sterile, secure and nutritionally complete food source!

Find out more about how we support mothers and babies:
https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/program/womens-childrens-health/maternal-newborn-health/
August 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM