International Medical Response
@imrorg.bsky.social
Partnerships that improve health around the world
#bestcareeverywhere #endfistula
https://www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/mayanos-race-to-end-fistula
#bestcareeverywhere #endfistula
https://www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/mayanos-race-to-end-fistula
May 23rd is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula #IDEOF
Since our founding, we've been dedicated to training the next generation of fistula surgeons in the countries where obstetric fistula is endemic. Prioritizing a local surgeon's training drives our commitment. #endfistula
Since our founding, we've been dedicated to training the next generation of fistula surgeons in the countries where obstetric fistula is endemic. Prioritizing a local surgeon's training drives our commitment. #endfistula
May 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
May 23rd is the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula #IDEOF
Since our founding, we've been dedicated to training the next generation of fistula surgeons in the countries where obstetric fistula is endemic. Prioritizing a local surgeon's training drives our commitment. #endfistula
Since our founding, we've been dedicated to training the next generation of fistula surgeons in the countries where obstetric fistula is endemic. Prioritizing a local surgeon's training drives our commitment. #endfistula
It was great to see the educational tools like the simulation labs at the Natl University of Uzhhorrod and some items we have donated to enhance the experience of Ukrainian medical learners πππ #medicaleducation #medicalsimulation #bestcareeverywhere
May 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
It was great to see the educational tools like the simulation labs at the Natl University of Uzhhorrod and some items we have donated to enhance the experience of Ukrainian medical learners πππ #medicaleducation #medicalsimulation #bestcareeverywhere
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Globally, one nurse in seven and nearly a quarter in high-income countries are foreign-born, highlighting reliance on international migration.
More in the State of the Worldβs Nursing Report π bit.ly/4dcr5dz #InternationalNursesDay
More in the State of the Worldβs Nursing Report π bit.ly/4dcr5dz #InternationalNursesDay
May 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Globally, one nurse in seven and nearly a quarter in high-income countries are foreign-born, highlighting reliance on international migration.
More in the State of the Worldβs Nursing Report π bit.ly/4dcr5dz #InternationalNursesDay
More in the State of the Worldβs Nursing Report π bit.ly/4dcr5dz #InternationalNursesDay
Our IMR team is heading back to Ukraine this week. Eager to continue our work teaching in partnership with the National Univ of Uzhhorod medical center www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/blog/2024/3/...
Our Return to Uzhhorod, Ukraine β International Medical Response
We had our 1st visit to Ukraine in April and were thrilled to return again this past November. Our program is focused on enhancing medical education for clinicians and medical students at the ...
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May 7, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Our IMR team is heading back to Ukraine this week. Eager to continue our work teaching in partnership with the National Univ of Uzhhorod medical center www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/blog/2024/3/...
We honor all midwives and midwifery students for #internationalmidwivesday.
A special shout out to our very own co-founder Mayano & our current Black birthworker scholar,
Isatouπππ
Midwifery care is vital for the health of our mothers, newborns and communities. πππ
A special shout out to our very own co-founder Mayano & our current Black birthworker scholar,
Isatouπππ
Midwifery care is vital for the health of our mothers, newborns and communities. πππ
May 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We honor all midwives and midwifery students for #internationalmidwivesday.
A special shout out to our very own co-founder Mayano & our current Black birthworker scholar,
Isatouπππ
Midwifery care is vital for the health of our mothers, newborns and communities. πππ
A special shout out to our very own co-founder Mayano & our current Black birthworker scholar,
Isatouπππ
Midwifery care is vital for the health of our mothers, newborns and communities. πππ
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Ending child marriage is key to building a better world for women and girls β a cause at the heart of @zontaintl.bsky.socialβs mission.
Thank you, Zonta, for your $1.5M support, through UNICEF USA, to the Global Programme to #EndChildMarriage. π @usaforunfpa.bsky.social @unfpa.bsky.social
Thank you, Zonta, for your $1.5M support, through UNICEF USA, to the Global Programme to #EndChildMarriage. π @usaforunfpa.bsky.social @unfpa.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Ending child marriage is key to building a better world for women and girls β a cause at the heart of @zontaintl.bsky.socialβs mission.
Thank you, Zonta, for your $1.5M support, through UNICEF USA, to the Global Programme to #EndChildMarriage. π @usaforunfpa.bsky.social @unfpa.bsky.social
Thank you, Zonta, for your $1.5M support, through UNICEF USA, to the Global Programme to #EndChildMarriage. π @usaforunfpa.bsky.social @unfpa.bsky.social
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Vaccines are rigorously tested, effective, and save lives. More than 150 million lives have been saved in the past 50 years thanks to vaccines!
But you may be worried about what's in them.
So, letβs break it down. β¬
Check out the latest episode of Plot Twist.
youtube.com/shorts/TH1kz...
But you may be worried about what's in them.
So, letβs break it down. β¬
Check out the latest episode of Plot Twist.
youtube.com/shorts/TH1kz...
Whatβs in a vaccine?
YouTube video by World Health Organization (WHO)
youtube.com
April 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Vaccines are rigorously tested, effective, and save lives. More than 150 million lives have been saved in the past 50 years thanks to vaccines!
But you may be worried about what's in them.
So, letβs break it down. β¬
Check out the latest episode of Plot Twist.
youtube.com/shorts/TH1kz...
But you may be worried about what's in them.
So, letβs break it down. β¬
Check out the latest episode of Plot Twist.
youtube.com/shorts/TH1kz...
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Just heartbroken for our collegues and the many patients cared for at Mirebalais-- a wonderful hospital we @imrorg.bsky.social had a chance to visit a few times and meet w/ their wonderful ob/gyn &surgical teams @partnersinhealth.bsky.social www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
Gang attacks force closure of Haitiβs βbeacon of hopeβ hospital as health crisis grows
βIt really stood as a symbol of the Haitian potential; what we could realize as a nation if we came together and put our minds to it.β
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April 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Just heartbroken for our collegues and the many patients cared for at Mirebalais-- a wonderful hospital we @imrorg.bsky.social had a chance to visit a few times and meet w/ their wonderful ob/gyn &surgical teams @partnersinhealth.bsky.social www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
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pls watch, share and donate if you canππΎπΏππΎ huge funding cuts deeply
impacted @imrorg.bsky.social partners and we're stepping up training and services to ensure women with fistula and birth injuries get the care they need #endfistula
impacted @imrorg.bsky.social partners and we're stepping up training and services to ensure women with fistula and birth injuries get the care they need #endfistula
No woman should have to give birth without proper medical care. A few months ago, IMR sent a medical trip to Pakistan to provide life-changing surgeries and training where itβs needed most. Help us make a difference - donate today. Link in bio.
March 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
pls watch, share and donate if you canππΎπΏππΎ huge funding cuts deeply
impacted @imrorg.bsky.social partners and we're stepping up training and services to ensure women with fistula and birth injuries get the care they need #endfistula
impacted @imrorg.bsky.social partners and we're stepping up training and services to ensure women with fistula and birth injuries get the care they need #endfistula
No woman should have to give birth without proper medical care. A few months ago, IMR sent a medical trip to Pakistan to provide life-changing surgeries and training where itβs needed most. Help us make a difference - donate today. Link in bio.
March 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
No woman should have to give birth without proper medical care. A few months ago, IMR sent a medical trip to Pakistan to provide life-changing surgeries and training where itβs needed most. Help us make a difference - donate today. Link in bio.
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We are thankful to partner with orgs doing amazing work to train midwives in areas of need, like Koohi Goth Hospital and nursing school in KarachiππΎπππΎ Thanks to @aljazeera for this story on the midwives saving women and newborns @imrorg.bsky.social
Efforts to decrease infant and #maternalmortality are lead in Pakistan, and many countries, by midwives. We are proud to partner w/ Karachi's Koohi Goth's midwifery nursing school to help train these dedicated students! youtu.be/NOZh4biyRC0
Pakistanβs fight against maternal mortality | 101 East Documentary
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
youtu.be
February 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
We are thankful to partner with orgs doing amazing work to train midwives in areas of need, like Koohi Goth Hospital and nursing school in KarachiππΎπππΎ Thanks to @aljazeera for this story on the midwives saving women and newborns @imrorg.bsky.social
you can support her race to raise funds for our fistula surgery programs at the link in our bio! #endfistula
March 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
you can support her race to raise funds for our fistula surgery programs at the link in our bio! #endfistula
Our very own co-founder and Managing Director, Mayano, is running the LA Marathon on March 16th in solidarity w/ women who suffer from obstetric fistula!While the race is sure to be full of challenges, it will be nothing compared to the struggles that women with obstetric fistula face every day!
March 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Our very own co-founder and Managing Director, Mayano, is running the LA Marathon on March 16th in solidarity w/ women who suffer from obstetric fistula!While the race is sure to be full of challenges, it will be nothing compared to the struggles that women with obstetric fistula face every day!
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Great news: #Tanzania πΉπΏ has officially declared the end of the #Marburg virus disease outbreak.
Today, the Ministry of Health declared the end of the outbreak after 42 days with no new cases. This is a victory for public health in the country!
bit.ly/3XMKScU
Today, the Ministry of Health declared the end of the outbreak after 42 days with no new cases. This is a victory for public health in the country!
bit.ly/3XMKScU
March 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Great news: #Tanzania πΉπΏ has officially declared the end of the #Marburg virus disease outbreak.
Today, the Ministry of Health declared the end of the outbreak after 42 days with no new cases. This is a victory for public health in the country!
bit.ly/3XMKScU
Today, the Ministry of Health declared the end of the outbreak after 42 days with no new cases. This is a victory for public health in the country!
bit.ly/3XMKScU
And as always, we will continue to provide free pelvic and fistula surgery and Emergency Medicine training for those who care for the most at-risk populations.
Our commitment is to our patients, partners, and continuing the vital work we do. Donate at our link in bio!4/fin
Our commitment is to our patients, partners, and continuing the vital work we do. Donate at our link in bio!4/fin
March 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
And as always, we will continue to provide free pelvic and fistula surgery and Emergency Medicine training for those who care for the most at-risk populations.
Our commitment is to our patients, partners, and continuing the vital work we do. Donate at our link in bio!4/fin
Our commitment is to our patients, partners, and continuing the vital work we do. Donate at our link in bio!4/fin
WHAT CAN WE DO?
Please support our work, now more than ever, as we increase our efforts to fill in the gaps for our international partners who are struggling. With your help, we can help fund transportation for surgical patients, nutritional support, medication/surgical supplies and much more 3/
Please support our work, now more than ever, as we increase our efforts to fill in the gaps for our international partners who are struggling. With your help, we can help fund transportation for surgical patients, nutritional support, medication/surgical supplies and much more 3/
March 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
WHAT CAN WE DO?
Please support our work, now more than ever, as we increase our efforts to fill in the gaps for our international partners who are struggling. With your help, we can help fund transportation for surgical patients, nutritional support, medication/surgical supplies and much more 3/
Please support our work, now more than ever, as we increase our efforts to fill in the gaps for our international partners who are struggling. With your help, we can help fund transportation for surgical patients, nutritional support, medication/surgical supplies and much more 3/
Our partners in all our sites, from Liberia to Ukraine, the Gambia, and Madagascar, have lost VITAL funding and support. This impacts outreach to marginalized communities, transportation support, supplies and equipment for clinics and hospitals, and much more 2/
March 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Our partners in all our sites, from Liberia to Ukraine, the Gambia, and Madagascar, have lost VITAL funding and support. This impacts outreach to marginalized communities, transportation support, supplies and equipment for clinics and hospitals, and much more 2/
We celebrate this year's International Women's Day with a renewed commitment to the women who have entrusted us with their care for many years. Due to to this administrationβs lack of support for international aid, many of our partners are experiencing catastrophic program defunding 1/
March 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
We celebrate this year's International Women's Day with a renewed commitment to the women who have entrusted us with their care for many years. Due to to this administrationβs lack of support for international aid, many of our partners are experiencing catastrophic program defunding 1/
Read about our ongoing commitment to support training for Pakistan's next generation of midwives and obstetric fistula surgeonsπ
www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/blog/2024/12...
www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/blog/2024/12...
Working to eradicate fistula in Pakistan β International Medical Response
Earlier this month, we had the great privilege of visiting IMR partners in Karachi, Pakistan. Our team included our Executive Director and UroGynecologist Dr. Sleemi, her long time mentor Dr. Ralph Ch...
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February 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Read about our ongoing commitment to support training for Pakistan's next generation of midwives and obstetric fistula surgeonsπ
www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/blog/2024/12...
www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/blog/2024/12...
Efforts to decrease infant and #maternalmortality are lead in Pakistan, and many countries, by midwives. We are proud to partner w/ Karachi's Koohi Goth's midwifery nursing school to help train these dedicated students! youtu.be/NOZh4biyRC0
Pakistanβs fight against maternal mortality | 101 East Documentary
YouTube video by Al Jazeera English
youtu.be
February 17, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Efforts to decrease infant and #maternalmortality are lead in Pakistan, and many countries, by midwives. We are proud to partner w/ Karachi's Koohi Goth's midwifery nursing school to help train these dedicated students! youtu.be/NOZh4biyRC0
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SCOOP: Cats that became infected with bird flu might have spread the virus to humans in the same household and vice versa, according to data that briefly appeared online in a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but then abruptly vanished.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Transmission Between Cats and People (Gift Article)
The data, which appeared fleetingly online on Wednesday, confirmed transmission in two households. Scientists called on the agency to release the full report.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
SCOOP: Cats that became infected with bird flu might have spread the virus to humans in the same household and vice versa, according to data that briefly appeared online in a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but then abruptly vanished.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
Many of our international partners have lost vital funding. We're committed to continue our work giving women w/ fistula their livelihood back & supporting healthcare workers in areas of need. Filling the gap, please consider a donation to help us continue our surgical programs and medical trainings
February 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Many of our international partners have lost vital funding. We're committed to continue our work giving women w/ fistula their livelihood back & supporting healthcare workers in areas of need. Filling the gap, please consider a donation to help us continue our surgical programs and medical trainings
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#Georgia has been certified malaria-free by WHO, following a nearly century-long effort.
Georgia remained malaria-free for 25 years, but by 2002, malaria had reemerged in the country with 474 cases reported.
Now, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries & 1 territory that have achieved this milestone
Georgia remained malaria-free for 25 years, but by 2002, malaria had reemerged in the country with 474 cases reported.
Now, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries & 1 territory that have achieved this milestone
January 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
#Georgia has been certified malaria-free by WHO, following a nearly century-long effort.
Georgia remained malaria-free for 25 years, but by 2002, malaria had reemerged in the country with 474 cases reported.
Now, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries & 1 territory that have achieved this milestone
Georgia remained malaria-free for 25 years, but by 2002, malaria had reemerged in the country with 474 cases reported.
Now, Georgia joins the ranks of 45 countries & 1 territory that have achieved this milestone
Happy to share our 2024 project highlights and introduce you all to our work. From teaching vaginal surgical skills in The Gambia to emergency med training in Ukraine. We're proud of what we are building,
bringing #thebestcareeverywhere
www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/blog/2024/12...
bringing #thebestcareeverywhere
www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/blog/2024/12...
2024 Year in Review β International Medical Response
Continued support for our partners in Ukraine
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January 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Happy to share our 2024 project highlights and introduce you all to our work. From teaching vaginal surgical skills in The Gambia to emergency med training in Ukraine. We're proud of what we are building,
bringing #thebestcareeverywhere
www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/blog/2024/12...
bringing #thebestcareeverywhere
www.internationalmedicalresponse.org/blog/2024/12...