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Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – May 28
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Providing Critical Healthcare Services to Beirut’s Elderly Population
As Lebanon continues to grapple with devastating economic and health crises, elderly residents of Beirut face dire challenges. The lack of strong social support networks
Gaza: Update from the Ground
May 24, 2021 After 11 days of violent hostilities, including airstrikes in Gaza that killed 248 Palestinians including 66 children, a ceasefire was reached on
No Respite: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict 2020
The Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition, of which MedGlobal sits on the Steering Committee, released its eighth annual report documenting the global incidence of attacks
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – May 21
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – May 14
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
Supporting Refugees: Resettlement, Community Needs, & Refugee-Led Initiatives
By Andrew Moran, MedGlobal Policy & Advocacy Intern Last week, President Biden announced that the United States’ annual refugee admissions cap would be raised to
MedGlobal Deeply Concerned about Devastating Violence Against Civilians in Gaza
For Immediate ReleaseMay 11, 2021 MedGlobal is deeply concerned about the latest escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel. At least 26
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – May 7
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinian
Five Year Review of Attacks on Health Care
May 5, 2021 Washington, DC – Five years after the United Nations Security Council passed landmark resolution 2286 committing countries to prevent attacks on health
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – April 30
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinian
Immunizations, the Fight Against Polio, & Applying Lessons Learned to the COVID Pandemic
By Andrew Moran, MedGlobal Policy & Advocacy Intern The COVID-19 pandemic has generated international focus on the critical role vaccines play in managing outbreaks and
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – April 23
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinian
Climate Change is a Public Health Emergency
By Andrew Moran, MedGlobal Policy & Advocacy Intern Earth Day 2021 marks the 51st anniversary of the modern environmental movement, a movement that now spans
Making Health Care Accessible in Yemen: The Power of Mobile Health Teams
In Yemen, millions of people lack access to health care. Less than half of the country’s health facilities are fully functional, though after six years
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Highlighting 3 Global Health Workers
This Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting several MedGlobal medical volunteers who have worked remotely and on the ground to help provide life-saving health care around
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – April 16
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinian
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – April 9
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinian
Yemen: Medical Oxygen Crisis Amid COVID-19 Second Wave
Since late February, there has been a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Yemen. As of April 4, there have been 4,701 confirmed cases in
Weekly Humanitarian News Digest – April 2
Each week, we highlight the latest news related to the humanitarian and health crises in our countries of operation: Bangladesh/ Myanmar, Colombia/ Venezuela, Gaza/ Palestinan
2020 Annual Report
In 2020, MedGlobal’s mission to create a world without healthcare disparity became more important than ever. We stood in solidarity with local communities experiencing some
