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International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 23h

Our training programmes not only save lives today but also build a sustainable tomorrow by equipping local people with essential skills. #TrainingSavesLives #ResiliencePays

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 2d

📣 UPDATE FROM #PAKISTAN
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of a potential dengue outbreak in the aftermath of the flooding. Our local teams are on the ground, helping communities stay safe and informed.
Learn more about our work in Pakistan: https://bit.ly/4oh6vNy

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 3d

Imagine fleeing war with your children—arriving in a refugee camp hoping for safety—only to face a deadly disease outbreak.
This is the reality in #Chad right now.
But thanks to quick action and community support, lives are being saved—and a more resilient future is being built.

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 5d

Food is health. Food is stability. Food is peace.
Let’s work together to ensure that every child—no matter where they’re born—has access to it.
#WorldFoodDay

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 5d

Families in Sudan are living through one of the world's worst humanitarian emergencies - facing a lack of food and access to healthcare.

Despite the risks, our teams are there - providing free healthcare, treating malnourished children and more.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cre5rng5808o

Sudan war: The mother who could only afford the drugs to save one of her twins

The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.

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International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 6d

A child shouldn’t live with a deadly disease just because they couldn’t wash their hands.
This #GlobalHandwashingDay, let’s stand together for hygiene access for all.

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 6d

An Ebola outbreak in Kasai, #DRC has already claimed more than 40 lives.
Health facilities are overwhelmed. Supplies are limited.
Our Rapid Response Teams are on the ground—setting up isolation units, training health workers & providing lifesaving care.

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 9d

Zahid, an Afghan refugee in Pakistan, once feared speaking in public. Today, he runs food stall while volunteering in his neighbourhood.
His turning point? Group sessions as part of our Youth Empowerment Programme that taught him how to express himself and believe in his ideas.

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 10d

Floodwaters are receding in #Pakistan, but families returning home face destroyed crops, damaged houses and lost livestock. That’s why our teams are providing medical care, mental health support and clean water to help communities recover.

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 11d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, Global Ambassador Sanaa Lathan reminds us that hope and healing go hand in hand.
Join us in supporting mental health for all.

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 17d

Every week, young Afghans in seven Pakistani refugee villages gather for sessions that cover self-esteem, conflict resolution, stress management and goal-setting.
And the outcome isn’t just personal growth—it’s community cohesion.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WgUJql

Youth Empowerment Program Strengthens Community Ties in Pakistan

International Medical Corps’ pioneering initiative brings Afghan refugees and host communities together to build understanding and meaningful connections and complete community service projects.

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International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 18d

Every mother deserves support.
Every baby deserves a healthy start.
That’s why our volunteers in #Jordan and #Yemen work tirelessly to fight malnutrition, one family at a time.
Learn how: https://internationalmedicalcorps.org.uk/story/volunteers-target-malnutrition-in-jordan-and-yemen/

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 18d

Healthcare is more than medicine. It’s a partnership in action.

Our Mobile Medical Team in Misraba, Rural Damascus, were honoured to host EU leadership, where they witnessed care in motion.

Together, we don’t just deliver services. We restore trust, dignity and resilience.

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 20d

🎉 Our September snapshots are here! From supporting victims of the earthquake in #Afghanistan to training first responders in #Ukraine, find out how your support has made a difference!
https://internationalmedicalcorps.org.uk/story/september-snapshots-2025/

September Snapshots 2025

On August 31, following days of relentless rainfall, a devastating landslide struck the village of Tarseen in Darfur, Sudan. The disaster claimed the lives of at least 370 people and displaced…

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International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 21d

For refugee newborns, diseases like jaundice can be deadly.
That’s why our team in Azraq refugee camp, #Jordan, uses phototherapy to help newborns fight jaundice using blue-green light. With support from the European Union, we’ve helped more than 1,200 babies recover.
#EUHumanitarianAid

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 21d

From blood tests to essential diagnostics, the laboratory in Moadamiyah Primary Healthcare Center, supported by International Medical Corps and the European Union, provides free services that make healthcare more accessible to families in Rural Damascus.
#EUHumanitarianAid

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International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 23d

Frontline workers in #Ukraine face burnout after years of conflict. Through the Integrated Model for Supervision, we’re helping mental health support providers care for themselves so they can continue caring for others.

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 24d

From shelters to winter clothing kits, every item we distribute in #Afghanistan means safety and dignity for a family in crisis. Together, we can help communities rebuild after the earthquake.

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International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 25d

The #Ebola outbreak in the #DRC is stretching Kasai’s fragile health system:
❌ The only Ebola treatment centre is already at capacity.
❌ Blood banks are no longer functioning.
❌ Communities fear accessing hospitals.
That’s why International Medical Corps is scaling up our support now.

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International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 26d

Did you know?
Nearly half of deaths among children under 5 are linked to malnutrition.
That’s why our volunteers in Jordan and Yemen fight this every day with training, awareness and compassion.
📖 Read how: https://bit.ly/46lasuA

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 27d

When every second counts, preparedness can mean everything.
Our Senior Advisor shares how to prepare for a disaster and stay safe during one.
Watch the video and get ready.

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 27d

This generous award of $6.3M from Takeda and its employees will enable us to deliver lifesaving care to millions in Kenya and Somalia, strengthen 1,200 health facilities and train thousands of healthcare workers.

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Takeda Provides $6.3 Million to Improve Health in Africa

The grant will enable International Medical Corps to help millions in Kenya and Somalia by deploying its Pharmaceutical Information Management System (PIMS) across 1,200 healthcare facilities.

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International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · 27d

Maha and Jihad lived with painful hernias for years. Their parents, refugees from #Syria, couldn’t afford surgery.
But thanks to our supporters, our team covered everything—surgery, follow-up care, even transport.
Now they’re playing again, eating well and sleeping peacefully.

International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · Sep 17

Every humanitarian response depends on strong providers. In #Ukraine, we’re helping caregivers process stress, grow professionally and deliver high-quality care—linking staff well-being directly to programme effectiveness.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nyK5XB

Supporting Mental Health Service Providers During Wartime in Ukraine

We’re helping mental health providers in Ukraine improve service delivery through the Integrated Model for Supervision, a structured approach to helping providers care for themselves.

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International Medical Corps UK @intlmedicalcorpsuk.bsky.social · Sep 16

The floods in #Pakistan have destroyed 2,500+ homes, 266 schools, and vital roads & bridges. Until infrastructure is restored, our mobile teams are delivering healthcare directly to communities, ensuring families can access lifesaving treatment.