April 15
Nigeria: Crisis in Nigeria - How to Train a War Surgeon
In a bid to save civilians in one of the longest-running conflicts in West Africa, training is underway to prepare the next generation of Nigerian war surgeons. Read more »
March 06
Africa: DR Congo Civilians in Firing Line As Use of Heavy Weapons Signals New Phase
A sharp uptick in the numbers of civilians wounded by heavy weapons in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is threatening to overwhelm health facilities already struggling… Read more »
October 10, 2023
South Sudan: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Helps Grow Hope
Buom Kobuong Gatduop used to live an active life as a freelance journalist. He was a volunteer at a humanitarian organization, and an active member of his community. Sadly, all… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Ethiopia: Operational Update On Ethiopia - Hospitals in Amhara Receive Lifesaving Medical Supplies
Patients wounded in ongoing violence and those facing other life-threatening conditions in Amhara region are receiving urgent and lifesaving medical care in health facilities… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Chad: Red Cross Treats First Patients in Eastern Chad as Wounded Arrive From Sudan
A surgical team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has deployed to eastern Chad to treat an influx of gunshot wound victims seeking safety and medical care… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Africa: Helping to Improve Conditions for Detainees in Ethiopia
As part of its emergency response, the ICRC intensified its efforts to support Dessie prison authorities to protect the rights and dignity of the detainees. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Bulletin, January - December 2022
The situation in northern Ethiopia was again highly volatile over the course of 2022. Read more »
February 02, 2023
South Sudan: Human Toll of Conflict and Violence Strains Healthcare System
In recent months, hospitals in South Sudan have been facing an influx of weapon-wounded patients due to renewed clashes across the country. As a result, the International Committee… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Libya: ICRC Inaugurates Dormitory Annexed to Benghazi Physical Rehabilitation Centre
On the 14th of December 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) formally opened a newly constructed dormitory annexed to the Physical Rehabilitation Centre of… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Kenya: Cash Transfers Bringing Relief to Drought Prone Communities
Garissa town in arid Northern Kenya, is characterized by harsh, dry conditions but the prolonged drought, the worst declared in three years has made it unbearably difficult for… Read more »
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