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We at Medici del Mondo are deeply concerned about the ongoing war in Ukraine. We are especially concerned about the increasing number of attacks on health facilities

EENA Conference & Exhibition: from 27 to 29 April 2022, professionals from across the public safety field and emergency call numbers meet at the EENA Conference & Exhibition in Marseille for 3 days packed of inspiring sessions,…

The war in Ukraine is hitting Odessa hard as it has received two ambulances from its French sister city Marseille

While the number of deaths and injuries rises in Ukraine and hundreds of thousands of people seek refuge in neighbouring countries, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is working to get staff and equipment into areas most affected by the Russian…

The testimony of a 21-year-old man fleeing Irpin, a town on the outskirts of Kiev: "I'm joining the Red Cross, in other places I can help"

Ukraine under attack: the international medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), referring to its employees in Mariupol, has described the humanitarian situation in the city as catastrophic

If you witness a case of electrocution while it’s happening, would you know what to do? Electrocution is a serious workplace hazard that belonged to the ‘Fatal Four’

Heimlich Maneuver is lifesaving, first aid method used for choking emergencies. It is only safe to perform on people who can’t breathe on their own

Ukrainian crisis: on 2 March, the rescue driver of the 6th State Fire and Rescue Unit (the SES encompasses the various branches of rescue in Ukraine), Valery Nechay, who retired in 2017 but remained a driver in his unit, rescued two people…

The invasion of Ukraine is entering a second phase, and chemical plants are a possible target of attacks: the Ministry of Health has issued a vademecum for citizens on what to do in case of such an attack or bombing of chemical plants