NYC Medics

NYCMedics is committed to the humanitarian imperative - the right to receive and to give assistance wherever it is needed. We are a global relief organization that works in unison with the larger humanitarian response to disasters and complex emergencies throughout the world to save lives and lessen human suffering. We put our mission into action with three core international programs: mobile medical disaster relief, health systems development, and global aid targeted initiatives. NYCMedics is uniquely positioned to rapidly deploy emergency medical teams that provide the highest level of care to people who would otherwise not have access to relief efforts. We build sustainable emergency medical systems and disaster preparedness infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries on a local, regional, and national scale. We also partner with local nonprofit organizations by providing expert technical assistance and the necessary resources that support ongoing humanitarian relief efforts to aid vulnerable populations isolated by geographical or economic barriers. NYCMedics has developed a relationship with the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Ethiopia, focusing on collaborative efforts to enhance the country's health systems development. This partnership is centered around key areas critical to the improvement of healthcare delivery, including emergency and critical care services, prehospital care, mass casualty management, and building emergency medical response and surge capacity. By identifying these areas for collaboration, NYCMedics aims to not only address immediate needs but also work on long-term capacity building within Ethiopia's healthcare infrastructure. These efforts are designed to strengthen the country's ability to respond effectively to emergencies and disasters, improve patient outcomes in critical situations, and close existing gaps in emergency care services. Furthermore, NYCMedics and the MOH are exploring training and knowledge transfer initiatives that empower local healthcare workers and first responders, ensuring sustainable improvements in the delivery of emergency care across the nation. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to enhancing Ethiopia's overall health system resilience and preparedness for future public health emergencies. NYCMedics has been actively engaged in weekly global Emergency Medical Team (EMT) coordination meetings and developing comprehensive proposals for two crisis-affected countries, Gaza and Sudan. These proposals aim to provide structured, high-quality medical services, although by the end of 2023 they have not yet been implemented. They outline a full suite of EMT Type 1 Fixed services, including trauma care for conflict-related injuries, emergency and primary health care, non-communicable disease (NCD) management, pre- and postnatal care, emergency obstetrical care, newborn interventions, and patient transfers. Recognizing the specific needs of conflict zones, the proposals also integrate traumatic injury and post-surgical wound care as critical components of support. Proposed services were expanded to include a six-bed inpatient capacity and outpatient therapeutic feeding programs to combat malnutrition. These proposals address the urgent need for comprehensive medical care in regions severely affected by conflict and food insecurity, with ongoing efforts to secure the necessary funding for implementation. NYCMedics has also contributed to the development of international standards and guidelines for EMTs operating in conflict zones and volatile environments through its participation in WHO working groups. NYCMedics Leadership has played a key role in shaping these guidelines as part of the WHO Red Book Working Group, where they chair both the Staff Safety & Ethics Sub-Working Group, focused on staff safety and security, and the Referral Pathway Sub-Working Group, ensuring EMTs can manage patient referrals and transfer needs to deliver the appropriate level of care in emergency situations. NYCMedics Leadership also joined the WHO Trauma Stabilization Point Peer Review Group, working to enhance trauma stabilization standards in field settings. Through these ongoing efforts, NYCMedics continues to advocate for and contribute to the improvement of global medical response capabilities in complex humanitarian emergencies.