World Heart Day: Senait from Eritrea
Senait is a 37-year-old woman and mother of three. She has a heart condition that she has never been able to have treated. As a result, she becomes weak very easily.
Afghanistan: EMERGENCY’s Healthcare Facilities in Lashkar-Gah And Maidan Shahr Hit By Rockets And Bullets
Two of EMERGENCY’s healthcare facilities in Afghanistan have been hit by crossfire in the last 24 hours.
Lashkar- Gah: “We Are Here to Help.”
Fighting has been ongoing for days now in Lashkar-Gah, Southern Afghanistan. It is also near our hospital.
Lashkar-Gah, Afghanistan. EMERGENCY: “Hospitals Are Not A Target”.
"We are receiving wounded patients. We ask all parties to respect this facility and ensure it is not put in danger. HOSPITALS ARE NOT A TARGET!"
Your Work Is Immense, As Is Your Courage.
Nurses, doctors, logisticians, technicians, guards, cleaners... our local colleagues in Lashkar-Gah, Afghanistan.
ISHKAR for EMERGENCY: Second Print Sale to Support Our Hospitals in Afghanistan
The prints are available at special, one-off prices for six weeks only.
Fighting Continued in the Centre of Lashkar-Gah Last Night.
There was heavy shelling, they used machine guns, and shots were fired from helicopters - it was loud.
Afghanistan: Fighting Reaches the City Of Lashkar-Gah.
We heard bombing from the hospital throughout the night and the morning, plus small arms fire, machine guns, snipers and artillery
Today, He Cannot Imagine Any Future.
Jalad Khan suffered serious injuries to his lower limbs and stomach.
To Do So, We Rely on People Like Marco.
and over 1,000 Afghan staff members, trained and employed by EMERGENCY to support communities across the country.