Sudan

Martha

Martha's optimism for southern Sudan's future is infectious. PHOTO: Rachel Taylor

Meeting about the future

Members of an IMC-established village development committee in southern Sudan. PHOTO: IMC

Screening a child for malnutrition

An IMC nutrition outreach nurse examines a child during a nutrition outreach follow-up visit. PHOTO: IMC

Despite regional insecurities, IMC provides essential services and supplies to people in south Sudan

March 15, 2007 , By Richard Ruati

IMC has supplied primary health care centers with equipment which will help test patients for malaria test and other diseases.

IMC and the Gates Foundation tackle southern Sudan famine crisis with innovative program

March 15, 2007

Gates and IMC team up for community health and nutrition education

Many IDPs have arrived at the Al Salaam camp by the truck-load as frightened villagers pool their resources to rent a truck, then pack it with what remains of their belongings and drive to safety. The trucks are directed into a large pen, which is then closed until all aboard are pre-registered. Frequently, new arrivals must wait for authorities to confirm the accounts of their flight. Only then are they officially admitted to the camp.

trucked to Al Salaam

Many IDPs have arrived at the Al Salaam camp by the truck-load as frightened villagers pool their resources to rent a truck, then pack it with what remains of their belongings and drive to safety.

Influx of displaced flood South Darfur; IMC provides critical medical care

February 27, 2007

Al Salaam IDP Camp, South Darfur

Doctor Describes Scene in Darfur

August 24, 2007 , NPR's Day to Day

Despite a peace agreement, the fighting and deaths continue in the Darfur region of Sudan. International Medical Corps physician Dr. Jill John-Kall has been living and working as IMC's medical director in Darfur for the past two years. She discusses her work and the tragedies she sees every day.

In southern Sudan: A delicate balance

January 15, 2007 , by Rachel Taylor

Crisis in Darfur; Rebirth in the South

Darfur

Still the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today
Since February 2003, the Darfur region of western Sudan has been devastated by ongoing conflict that has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of people and forced approximately two million people to abandon their homes and livelihoods. (more...)

Southern Sudan

A resilient population looks to the future
Southern Sudan's current population of about 6 million faces the colossal task of rebuilding after decades of protracted war compounded by periodic famines, a high prevalence of communicable diseases, and minimal opportunities for sustainable livelihoods. (more...)