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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Bulletin, January - December 2022

The situation in northern Ethiopia was again highly volatile over the course of 2022. Read more »

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 »