Our Surgical Centre in Lashkar-Gah is Now Saturated.
Most of the patients we are currently admitting to the hospital suffer complicated injuries, which require complex surgery and a long hospital stay.
Something That Starts Within These Walls but Continues Beyond Them.
In the medical briefing meeting this morning, I saw 15 Sudanese medics and 11 staff from all around the world coming together to discuss and prepare today’s surgeries.
World Heart Day 2020
we can contribute to the fight against cardiovascular diseases and work towards #HealthForAll.
European Commission Releases Pact on Migration and Asylum – Emergency Says “Migrants’ Rights Are the Last Thing the EU Is Worried About” and “No Trace of a Structural Plan”
The Pact on Migration and Asylum has disappointed our hopes for a sharp change in direction by the European Commission.
OPEN ARMS – EMERGENCY: “Formalised Search, Rescue And Landing Protocols in Line With International Coventions are Necessary to Protect the Health and Safety Of Crew And Rescued People On Board Humanitarian Ships”.
We are waiting to know when and how they can disembark.
World Safety Patient Day 2020
There can be no safe treatment without a safe healthcare environment, and there can be no safe patient without a safe healthcare worker.
OPEN ARMS – EMERGENCY: Sixth Day Waiting to Disembark 278 People on Board. Malta and Italy deny a Medical Evacuation Request and a Safe Harbour.
After carrying out three rescue missions between 08/09 and 10/09, two in the Maltese SAR area, and one in the Libyan SAR area, the Open Arms vessel has been waiting for six days for a safe harbour to disembark 278 people on board,…
We are Grateful Too.
“EMERGENCY supported me with quality services, taking care of everything, and this is something I am really grateful for.” We are grateful too.
They Need a Safe Harbour.
At the moment the bridge of the Open Arms is hosting more than 270 people. They need a safe harbour.
“Her Eyes Were Still Full of Terror”.
Two of the four women rescued from the Mediterranean are pregnant.