Medical Teams International Videos
Videos by Medical Teams International. Going where we're needed most, we provide loving care to save lives and leave communities healthier.
Thiery is probably a lot like many little boys you know: he loves soccer, playing with his siblings, and going to school. But unlike a kid you know, he survived a deadly bout of malaria.
His mother, Florance, rushed him in a panic to a clinic after he stopped responding to her one night. He'd fallen ill with a fever, then nausea and vomiting. Finally, he experienced respiratory distress.
But with the help of the Medical Teams providers, he was soon back on his feet. With anti-malarial treatment, fluids, and emergency nutrition, he recovered fully.
Now, Thiery's back to doing what all 7-year-old boys should be!
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Thiery is probably a lot like many little boys you know: he loves soccer, playing with his siblings, and going to school. But unlike a kid you know, he survived a deadly bout of malaria. His mother, Florance, rushed him in a panic to a clinic after he stopped responding to her one night. He'd fallen ill with a fever, then nausea and vomiting. Finally, he experienced respiratory distress. But with the help of the Medical Teams providers, he was soon back on his feet. With anti-malarial treatment, fluids, and emergency nutrition, he recovered fully. Now, Thiery's back to doing what all 7-year-old boys should be!
Medical Teams Giving Day.mp4
Save-the-date for Medical Teams Giving Day! 🗓️😍🩺 In just 24 hours, your gifts are more powerful than ever. DOUBLE your gift dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 until 11:59 p.m. on August 27. Plus, you'll have a chance to TRIPLE your gift by unlocking a special match collectively with other donors if the first match is met!
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Resilient. Confident. Powerful. ⭐ That's Florance in a nutshell. But it's been a long road for her to get to the place of joy she's in now. When she and her husband fled war in their home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, she hoped the worst of their lives was over. Her father died in the conflict, and she wanted to settle down and start rebuilding their lives in Uganda. Her wish was granted. After the birth of her third son, Thiery, Florance knew their family was complete. They were happy and safe together. But then, when Thiery was just 7, disaster struck again. He fell ill with malaria, then became malnourished from the long illness. One night, Florance rushed to a Medical Teams clinic with him, terrified for his life. She prayed the whole drive over, knowing she couldn't bear the grief of losing her son. Happily, Thiery was treated for malaria right away. He started emergency nutrition, and a nutritionist came to Florance's house to teach her how to garden and make nutritious recipes for her family. Today, Florance's hope and Thiery's health are restored! Now, she's teaching other women in her community what she learned too, so they never worry like she did.
Mazahir: nurse, poet, mother, avid reader...and forced to leave home by violence. Mazahir enjoyed a peaceful life with her husband and daughter in Khartoum, working as a nurse. Then, war changed everything. When bombs and military attacks came close to their house, Mazahir and her family made a terrifying journey to safety. She had hoped to find another job once they reached a gathering place for internally displaced people. But in their rush to escape Khartoum, she'd left behind her nursing certificates. Mazahir began to feel disheartened by her inability to use her skills in a time of crisis. That's when Medical Teams came in. Mazahir joined our team of community health volunteers and quickly began making a difference in her community. With her background in nursing, she soon became an invaluable member of the team. Now, her hope and mental well-being have been restored! Mazahir says, "I want to say to people: please stay connected to your dreams and keep fighting for the best. Keep pushing forward, and never stop dreaming." There are millions of women just like Mazahir whose lives have been upended by violence in Sudan. Pray for all refugees' health and hope to be restored!
Remember Naylin?❣️She's the mother who sacrificed everything to start life over in Colombia so her daughters could get health care. We have an update! Today, with the help of community health workers like her friend Margri, Naylin's whole family has been registered within the system in Colombia. That means they're able to access health care, education, bank accounts, and more. This is a huge win for Naylin and her family! Naylin has opened a small business, selling a variety of goods. Her daughters are healthy and in school. She's finally feeling stable again after years of insecurity. Because of that, her mental health has improved immensely! Integrating families into the national health care system is one way that Medical Teams is building a more sustainable future for communities in Colombia. ⭐
Christmas in July! (1).mp4
It's Christmas in July!🎄But no need to decorate a tree or string up lights. All you need to celebrate Christmas in July is open your heart to your neighbors around the world.
Many people wait until the end of the year to make their gifts. But generosity doesn't have to be limited to December. You can make Christmas come TWICE a year with a gift today!
Will you give a gift this summer so families can see a doctor when they are sick? Give now: https://buff.ly/4bQvhgS
Right now, a mother is praying for her child’s fever to break. A father is anxiously waiting to hear if his wife and baby survived birth. A little girl is eager to return to school after contracting malaria.
You can be the reason a mother’s prayer is answered. You can make sure a mother gives birth with a skilled attendant and the supplies needed to help her deliver her baby safely. Your generosity can provide the anti-malarial treatment a little girl needs to survive malaria and rejoin her classmates.
You can make sure it feels like Christmas, all year round! ❄️
What we're seeing in Sudan
A message from our team in Sudan. 📢 They're on the ground, caring for people during this unimaginable and horrific crisis. We are so grateful for their courage and commitment. Even as the world turns away from this crisis, we continue to rush in and help.
Please do not forget Sudan! Make a gift today to send loving, life-saving medical care to families in Sudan. https://buff.ly/46dkQ5P
Everyone knows to cover their mouth when they cough...but what about diseases that you can't "catch?" Those are known as non-communicable diseases. Non-communicable diseases are diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or other chronic conditions. It’s hard to imagine how challenging it would be to have a long-term disease without regular access to care, like many people migrating or seeking refuge face. That’s why we emphasize non-communicable disease care in our primary health care clinics. Helping people navigate their chronic conditions can dramatically improve their quality of life. From regular insulin shots to education about salt intake, many of the people we serve are able to recover their health through small but impactful steps.
Today we're talking about moms and babies...and how we care for them! 🤗 Maternal and newborn health is an important part of all the medical care we provide in our country programs. We care for mothers and babies throughout the entire reproductive process: from family planning to post-birth. That means mothers have access to prenatal care, which includes check-ups, supplements, and education. We also make sure mothers have a skilled birth attendant present for their delivery. We also provide emergency obstetrics care or organize a referral to a specialized hospital for complicated pregnancies. After birth, mothers and babies are encouraged to come back for regular check-ups and follow-up care.
We’re taking notes from our teams in Sudan. 📝 People need your help now. Will YOU help spread the word about what’s happening in #Sudan? Visit medicalteams.org today to send loving and life-saving care to someone who is hurting. 🩺❤️🩹 #forgottencrisis #sudanwar #humanitarianaid #medicalcare #werestillhere #medicalteams
👉 The numbers don’t lie. As the crisis in Sudan worsens, help from compassionate people like you makes all the difference. Keep our brothers and sisters in Sudan in your thoughts and prayers! #OneYearLater #DoNotForgetSudan #Sudan #HumanitarianCrisis
USA, Care and Connect Mobile Health text only video, 2024.mp4
If you're ever in the PNW, wave if you see the big red van! 🚑❤️ Our Care & Connect Mobile Health clinics are on the move, ready to bring urgent health care to our neighbors in the U.S.
When someone boards our van, they’re met by a team of staff and volunteer health professionals. They’re able to access a menu of services – both medical and dental – free of charge. Patients can be seen for urgent dental services like extractions and fillings. Or, for more complicated dental work, they’re referred to low-cost specialty services. They can visit with a nurse who can provide blood pressure checks, diabetes checks, mental health screenings or vaccinations. After, the nurse explains the screening test results and offers next steps, like getting connected to further care.
Thank you for helping make these clinics possible!
Let's hear it for Ali, one of our incredible refugee volunteers! 🎉 Ali moved to Uganda in 2012 after leaving his home in Ethiopia due to ongoing conflict. In 2020, he started volunteering with Medical Teams' village health teams. Then, he was hired as an interpreter for Medical Teams! Ali speaks 4 languages, and now helps patients get the care they need. Part of why he loves Medical Teams is because we don't discriminate. Everyone who needs care is able to receive it. Ali is just one of many staff with a similar story! We are honored to work with refugees giving back to their community both through volunteer and staff positions.
Let's hear it for Ali, one of our incredible refugee volunteers! 🎉 Ali moved to Uganda in 2012 after leaving his home in Ethiopia due to ongoing conflict. In 2020, he started volunteering with Medical Teams' village health teams. Then, he was hired as an interpreter for Medical Teams! Ali speaks 4 languages, and now helps patients get the care they need. Part of why he loves Medical Teams is because we don't discriminate. Everyone who needs care is able to receive it. Ali is just one of many staff with a similar story! We are honored to work with refugees giving back to their community both through volunteer and staff positions.