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Concerned by the ongoing spread of the yellow fever outbreak in Angola and beyond, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is calling for an immediate scale-up in response

Bought to replace one of the two aging existing helicopters, the impressive equipment, which was unveiled by former cricketer Sir Geoffrey Boycott

The images of severely malnourished children from Madaya that came to light in January 2016 rightly shocked the world. These images also highlighted a critical problem in armed conflicts today – humanitarian access.

From an anonymous post on Facebook, a tribute to all the rescuers around the world. "If you only knew the things that I have seen.

There is a need for randomised trials to evaluate the effect of mechanical chest compression devices on survival for in-hospital cardiac arrest.

Sana'a/Beirut, 28 April 2016: Heavy rainfall has caused flash floods and landslides in several parts of Yemen, displacing people and destroying homes and livelihood. Yemen Red Crescent Society assessments indicate that close to 30,000…

Who were Chernobyl Heroes? Firefighters and volunteers who fought against the worst nuclear disaster ever must be considered International Heroes.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency was established in 1998. Since then it has evolved into a lean, forward looking organisation, continually striving to be the best maritime safety organisation in the world. It has a professional,…

Injuries or no injuries? When first responders are on the scene and important information is passed back and forth, accuracy is key. pei tel Communications GmbH, a developer and manufacturer of high-quality communication solutions and radio…

RETTmobil, the international exhibition for rescue and mobility, will continue her success story in 2016. The 16th edition of the global exhibition will open on May 11, 2016. The preparations currently under way underscore the very positive…