Top 5 Global Health Threats for Humanitarian Work in 2024 5 min Read 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…
Martha’s Legacy: Her Heart for Women and Children 9 min Read 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…
A New Era for Medical Teams 6 min Read 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…
Stories of Celebration from 2023 10 min Read 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…
An Update on the Sudan Crisis 7 min Read 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 from Medical Teams 2 min Read 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,…
Our Staff’s Holiday Traditions 10 min Read 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…
Top 10 Photos of 2023 8 min Read 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…
Behind the Curtain: Our NICUs in Uganda 5 min Read 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…
Giving Tuesday: 3 Reasons to Give 4 min Read 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…
Prayers for Thanksgiving from Medical Teams 2 min Read Thanksgiving is a time of bounty, a special day when friends and family come together in gratitude for all that we have. But we also live in a broken world. More people than ever before have been forced to leave…
Born Too Soon: World Prematurity Day 4 min Read Every year on November 17, we celebrate World Prematurity Day. It’s a day set aside to reflect on the importance of specialized care for infants who are born early and their mothers, who often need extra support. Around the world,…