UN convoy traveling through conflict zone

Country Briefings

Conflict-affected countries

A high-level view of crisis contexts where surgical capacity is most constrained and medical access is hardest to maintain.

Priority Briefs

Where emergency medicine is most strained

These country briefs are designed for operational planning: common clinical demand, constraints on access, and the delivery models that tend to work in high-risk environments.

Important note

This list is illustrative and not an official security or situation report. Conditions change rapidly; always defer to verified partner requests and duty-of-care processes.

9 Countries Highlighted

Sudan

Northeast Africa

Active conflict

Large-scale displacement and disrupted hospital capacity create critical gaps in emergency and surgical care.

Medical priorities

Trauma surgery
Obstetric emergencies
Burn care
Outbreak readiness

Delivery model

Mobile surgical units
Referral support
Local staff training

Ukraine

Eastern Europe

Active conflict

Sustained demand for trauma stabilization, reconstructive surgery, and long-term rehabilitation services.

Medical priorities

Mass-casualty triage
Orthopedics
Reconstructive surgery
Rehabilitation

Delivery model

Surgical teams
Rehab referral network
Tele-consultation

Yemen

Arabian Peninsula

Active conflict

Conflict, infrastructure collapse, and access constraints reduce continuity of care for acute and chronic conditions.

Medical priorities

Emergency surgery
Pediatrics
Malnutrition stabilization
Infectious disease support

Delivery model

Field hospitals
Mobile clinics
Supply chain support

Syria

Middle East

Protracted crisis

Prolonged disruption to health systems increases preventable mortality from trauma and treatable chronic disease.

Medical priorities

Trauma surgery
Maternal care
Chronic disease continuity
Mental health referral

Delivery model

Partner hospitals
Specialty rotations
Training programs

Myanmar

Southeast Asia

Active conflict

Insecurity and remote terrain make timely surgical access difficult, especially for maternal and pediatric patients.

Medical priorities

Emergency obstetrics
Pediatric care
Trauma stabilization
Rural outreach

Delivery model

Mobile clinics
Referral coordination
Telemedicine

Somalia

Horn of Africa

High insecurity

Recurring displacement and insecurity strain health facilities and limit access to essential emergency services.

Medical priorities

Emergency surgery
Malnutrition support
Maternal care
Infectious disease support

Delivery model

Stabilization points
Mobile teams
Community health programs

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Central Africa

Complex emergency

Persistent violence and outbreak risk require flexible surgical capacity and strong referral pathways.

Medical priorities

Trauma surgery
Pediatric surgery
Post-violence care
Outbreak response support

Delivery model

Referral hubs
Surge capacity teams
Training partnerships

Nigeria

West Africa

High insecurity

Localized insecurity and displacement increase the need for emergency, maternal, and pediatric surgical services.

Medical priorities

Emergency obstetrics
Trauma stabilization
Pediatric surgery
Community health support

Delivery model

Hospital support
Mobile outreach
Local workforce training

Burkina Faso

Sahel

Active conflict

Access constraints and displacement reduce coverage for time-sensitive surgical conditions in rural areas.

Medical priorities

Trauma surgery
Emergency obstetrics
Pediatrics
Referral coordination

Delivery model

Mobile surgical units
Referral support
Essential supplies

Live Roster

Live data

Current deployments

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Ukraine

1

Dr Campbell Neville.

Orthopedic Surgeon. · Kyiv

active
2025-12-04 -- 2026-03-31

Israel

1

Dr Gregory Christian Anders

Orthopedic Surgeon · Tel Aviv

active
2025-08-02 -- 2026-03-31

Iran

1

Dr. John Smith

Trauma Surgeon · Palistine

active
2025-01-12 -- 2029-01-12

Nigeria

1

Dr. Kwame Asante

Emergency Medicine Lead · Northeast Region

active
2024-04-01 -- Present

Mali

1

Dr. Jean-Pierre Moreau

Internal Medicine Lead · Sahel Region

deployed
2024-03-01 -- Present

South Sudan

1

Dr. Samuel Mensah

Orthopedic Surgeon · Juba

active
2024-02-01 -- 2024-08-01

Democratic Republic of Congo

1

Dr. Jane Robbs

Lead Surgeon · Eastern Congo

active
2024-01-15 -- 2024-07-15

Honduras

1

Dr. Elena Vasquez

OB/GYN Lead · Tegucigalpa

unavailable
2023-09-01 -- 2024-03-30

Yemen

1

Dr. Fatima Al-Hassan

Pediatrics Lead · Aden Governorate

active
2023-06-01 -- 2024-02-28