Iraq: Sometimes Words Just aren’t Enough
It’s not every day that we get to catch up with a former patient and hear about their new life.
25 Years of EMERGENCY: Every Patient is a Priority
Sometimes our patients respond with a smile - sometimes with quiet, dignified determination.
Statement: EMERGENCY Responds to Outbreak at the Anabah Maternity Centre, Afghanistan
On 4 November 2018 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of EMERGENCY’s Maternity Hospital in Panjshir, Anabah, an outbreak of an unknown and as yet not determined origin was registered. Twelve newborns, who were already in a critical condition…
From London to Iraq: A Nurse’s Perspective – Part Three
This is the third instalment in Mark's blog series. To see the previous entry, click here. Hi! My name’s Mark and I’m a British nurse who normally works in an Emergency Department in central London. I am currently on my…
Afghanistan: “I’m Trying to Lead a Normal Life, Because Kabul Is My Home”
Hedayat has been working at the EMERGENCY Surgical Centre in Kabul since it opened in 2001.
From London to Iraq: A Nurse’s Perspective – Part Two
EMERGENCY's commitment to building a culture of peace is being demonstrated every day in Ashti Camp.
Sudan: The Salam Centre’s Amazing Team
Achieving surgical excellence doesn’t just mean operating on patients at the highest medical standards, but also taking care of them afterwards.
Sudan: ‘Health Promotion’ in Mayo Camp
At the EMERGENCY Paediatric Centre in the Mayo refugee camp, Sudan, our staff provide free of charge medical care to children up to 14 years old, as well as to future mothers. Paediatric and obstetric visits and follow-ups are performed…
From London to Iraq: A Nurse’s Perspective – Part One
Over the coming weeks and months, Mark - a British nurse - will be sharing his experiences from Iraqi Kurdistan.
Afghanistan: It’s About 8am and Kabul Is Awoken by the First Explosion of the Day
Mohammed lives in Shash Darak, the district where two bombs exploded one after another.