Americares is deploying an emergency medical team to Jamaica to meet the immediate needs of survivors affected by Hurricane Melissa.
The storm made landfall on the Philippines’ northern islands, which are still recovering from recent earthquakes and typhoons.
Gaza is facing a catastrophic health and hunger crisis as a “worst-case scenario of famine” threatens the lives of more than 2 million people.
Americares is meeting health needs of children and adults affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through its support of local organizations.

Health is both essential and a human right. With good health, they can attend school, be productive at work, care for their families and contribute to strong communities. Poor health puts all of those opportunities at risk. Health is fundamental to all aspects of development.