Dr Khushal: If Emergency Wasn’t Here, Our Patients, Our People, Would Face Big Problems.
In 2020, Afghans were not just hit by a global pandemic, but also continued to endure an endless conflict that wounds and kills so many people.
In 2020, Afghans were not just hit by a global pandemic, but also continued to endure an endless conflict that wounds and kills so many people.
"The message is that EMERGENCY is available to help in this situation." Dr Gino Strada, founder of EMERGENCY, spoke to BBC World News about our COVID-19 response in Calabria, Italy.
War has not stopped for COVID-19 and neither has EMERGENCY.
Since this morning, we are active with a rapid swab testing service for the most vulnerable people in the Polistena area of Calabria, Italy.
At the request of Polistena municipal council, as of Friday, 27 November, EMERGENCY will be running a rapid swab service for the most vulnerable people in the area and those most at risk from the virus.
“We’re starting our work in Calabria at Crotone hospital, but we’re ready for other projects too.”
We reiterate the importance of collectively rejecting and denouncing violence against women.
Six of our incredible team look at the camera, both cheerful and decisive. They have endured difficult months, working in the midst of coronavirus, but are as committed as ever.
Kabul was hit by heavy attacks this morning with approximately 23 missiles landing in the city.