El Fasher is bleeding, but clinics are overwhelmed and lacking supplies. There are no gauzes left to treat wounds and cardboard is being used to splint broken legs. Mark Atterton, Regional Director at Relief International says, “After being under relentless siege for nearly three months, El Fasher is bleeding. The maternity hospital was targeted again […]
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This work is critical, as the situation across Gaza remains desperate. Hospitals are struggling with a relentless influx of patients, while heavy restrictions on supplies and limited movement into and within Gaza have led to shortages of fuel, food, water, and essential medical equipment. The ongoing conflict further complicates access to hospitals for both patients […]
On August 13, 2024, Kashif Shafique, RI Sudan Country Director, spoke to BBC News Day about the worsening situation in Sudan. “The conflict, famine conditions and now flash floods are having a catastrophic impact. In Al Jazira state, around ten cholera cases have been identified but we don’t the kits to treat people.” Relief International […]
Reem speaks fondly of a moment in her work that has stayed with her. “A severely malnourished child came into our care. The situation was not looking hopeful, but we refused to give up on his treatment. We were determined that this child would have a future.” Today, he is a healthy boy who has […]
Staying focused and supporting one another helps the team in Sudan do their best work. “When Mariam, a local community member went into labor, our team immediately recognized that she was facing complications due to exhaustion,” Mohamed recalls. “Without missing a beat, the team sprang into action. They understood the urgency and quickly administered intravenous […]
The flood situation in Bangladesh has escalated to a catastrophic level, with vast areas now completely submerged under water. Millions of people are in desperate need as entire villages have been washed away, homes destroyed, and crops devastated. The scale of this disaster has plunged countless families into extreme poverty and hunger, leaving them with […]