As the tragic conflict in Gaza and Israel continues to claim thousands of innocent lives, UK-Med is on standby with the World Health organization (WHO) to provide healthcare as part of a potential humanitarian medical response....
In a disaster or emergency, saving a life is only the first step in a survivor’s journey to recovery. Lifechanging injuries such as severe burns or loss of limbs, or acute or chronic illnesses can alter a person’s day-to-day living, necessitating the intervention of rehabilitation...
UK-med delivered primary healthcare to flood-affected communities in Derna, bolstering local health care facilities to help reach many communities who had been badly affected by the tragic flooding that occurred as a result of Storm Daniel on 10 September....
UK-Med’s first iteration was as the South Manchester Accident Response Team (SMART). Today, the UK-Med Register holds nearly 1,000 names, nearly half of whom still have day jobs in the NHS. The list of professionals includes senior nurses, physicians, surgeons, physiotherapists and GPs. ...
Last week, the final delivery of donated equipment arrived at Türkoğlu hospital. The handover event symbolised the final stage of our Turkey earthquake response. Crises continue to occur at relentless pace around the globe, but our teams remain ready to deliver aid wherever they may...