Crossing Rivers to Fight Malaria
Grassroots efforts are turning the tide against vaccine hesitancy in rural Lilongwe, Malawi. From UNICEF Malawi and VaccinesWork/Gavi.
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The Missionary Doctor Who Helped Rid the World of Smallpox
William Foege, who died at 89, developed the ring vaccination strategy that helped eliminate one of history’s deadliest diseases, a triumph that has prevented hundreds of millions of deaths.
‘Medicine in Its Purest Form’: Saving Limbs in Ukraine’s Hospitals
Penn-led medical missions have performed complex surgeries, extended training to local doctors in attempt to preserve limbs and quality of life. From Direct Relief.
Global Relief in Focus: 10 Images that Defined Humanitarian Aid in 2025
2025 was a year filled with conflict, disaster and disease—as well as the work of committed and courageous humanitarians who did everything they could to help. These photos from International Medical Corps highlight the people who made it happen.
Saving Lives in the Central African Republic: An Inside Look
The Central African Republic can be a difficult and dangerous place to operate, but International Medical Corps is delivering hope and lifesaving care to communities in crisis.
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