Medical Teams has a long history of supporting the surrounding regions of Ukraine — namely Moldova, Romania and Ukraine itself — which uniquely positions us to respond to the massive Ukraine refugee crisis. The following is a brief account of…
On March 28, 2022, Medical Teams International began assisting more than 10,000 people who fled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into Kisoro district, in the southwest corner of Uganda. Rebel attacks in DRC forced thousands of men, women,…
As global ambassador for Medical Teams, I have the distinct privilege of championing our Christian values both inside and outside the organization. In October 2021, I spoke at a symposium aimed at encouraging and equipping churches in Uganda to respond…
Medical Teams International has been partnering with Kaiser Permanente to break down barriers to COVID-19 vaccine access across the Pacific Northwest. By integrating COVID-19 vaccinations and dental services, we’re reducing vaccine hesitancy and bridging the gap in communities who have…
Andrew Hoskins, Medical Teams International’s Country Director for Uganda, hadn’t even eaten breakfast when he received an urgent call from the UN’s refugee agency…
Almost everyone can relate to what it’s like to have serious dental pain. The throbbing and aching can be intense. Fortunately, most of us don’t have to live with it very long before we call the dentist and are soon…
As I reflect on the meaning of Christmas, I remember a few months ago I stepped into a Medical Teams operating theatre at Kyangwali Health Centre in Uganda. Dr. Miriam and her team had spent the whole night doing surgeries…
It’s that time of the year again — time to share our top 10 photos from the last year. For most of us, it’s been almost two years since the start of the pandemic. COVID seems to have a weird…
As a humanitarian photographer and storyteller, Helen Manson has traveled to our program sites to help tell the stories of the people we serve. Helen also served as the keynote speaker at our 2021 Healthy Women, Healthy World Virtual Luncheon….
The number of refugees in the world is at its highest level ever, doubling since 2010. There were 82.4 million people displaced at the end of 2020, among them nearly 26 million refugees. About 1 in 25 is a pregnant…
“When a mother dies, the family is usually shattered.” – Dr. Sarah Akite When Dr. Sarah was a little girl, the Lord’s Resistance Army took control of the area where she lived in Uganda. She and her family had to…
Conflict in the Congo is forcing thousands of people to flee their homes, crossing over the border into Uganda. Medical Teams is the leading organization providing health screenings as refugees cross over.