For all 40 years of Medical Teams International’s existence, we’ve battled malaria — few diseases have stolen the lives of children like malaria has. According to the World Malaria Report 2022, malaria kills more than half a million people every…

The first steps into our distribution center warehouse can feel a little like walking into a beehive. At every table, someone in a red Medical Teams shirt sorts items quickly and efficiently. A fan whirs overhead. The beep of forklifts…

As we enter a new year,  we’re not just making resolutions…we’re assessing risks! Today, we’re discussing the top 5 global health threats for humanitarian work in 2024. Dr. Cecilia Lopez, one of our global health advisors, shares her expertise around…

As we reflect on Martha’s leadership at Medical Teams, we’re taking a look at one of the most enduring parts of her legacy — her commitment to caring for women and children around the world. Though she’s achieved much in…

As we closed out 2023, our President and CEO, Martha Holley Newsome, announced that she is stepping down from her role in January 2024. After 7 faithful years of service — and much prayer and reflection — she has made…

As we close out the year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the stories that warmed our hearts in 2023. When it feels like every headline holds more bad news, it’s important to remember that we also have 3…

It’s been 9 months since deadly conflict began in Sudan, and sadly, the situation has worsened. In early April, violence erupted in the streets of Khartoum between two warring factions of Sudan’s military: the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid…

Merry Christmas! At Medical Teams, we’ve been reflecting on “Emmanuel” during Advent this year. It’s the perfect encapsulation of the meaning of this season. Matthew tells us in 1:22-23 that the birth of Jesus by the Virgin Mary is to,…

In the spirit of the holiday season, we asked some of our staff around the world what their favorite holiday traditions are. Some of their answers will surprise you, but one thing is always true. No matter what holiday or…

We’re closing out the year with a look back at the top 10 photos of 2023! One of the blessings of our work is capturing the spirit of the people we serve alongside in photographs. From a primary health care…

Picture a newborn baby: sweet faces, tiny fingers and toes, maybe a whisp of hair atop their heads. They can strike a joyful note in even the hardest of hearts. All babies deserve and need loving medical care to start…

Every year on Giving Tuesday, millions of Americans join together in donating to nonprofits around the world. In 2022, this incredibly generous community of givers donated $3.1 billion! After shopping the deals of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, many people…