Health and Nutrition

At UMR, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of communities around the world.

Health and Nutrition

UMR believes that access to quality, dignified healthcare is a human right, not a privilege. We design comprehensive health programs that respond to urgent needs in conflict-affected and under-resourced regions while strengthening the systems that communities rely on long after the crisis ends. From hospitals in Sudan to refugee camps in Jordan and underserved areas in Yemen, UMR is committed to building healthier, more resilient communities.

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Strengthening Health Systems in Emergencies

In conflict-affected and resource-poor regions, local health systems are often under immense strain or have collapsed entirely. UMR works closely with ministries of health and local clinics to provide essential medicines, equipment, and staff training to keep basic services running. We help set up mobile health clinics and support hospitals in delivering primary and emergency care, including mental health services and trauma treatment.

 

In places like Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen, Gaza, and Jordan, we have equipped hospitals and clinics with oxygen concentrators, ICU equipment, pharmaceuticals, and Interagency Emergency Health Kits (IEHKs). These kits provide essential medications and supplies for up to 10,000 people for three months—enabling healthcare systems to continue serving their communities. By training and mentoring healthcare workers, UMR builds long-term capacity to provide high-quality, equitable care even after emergency funding ends.

Treating Malnutrition

Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM)

Malnutrition is one of the leading causes of death among children under five, especially in regions facing conflict or drought. UMR implements CMAM programs in Sudan, Yemen, and Kenya to provide early diagnosis and treatment for children experiencing moderate or severe acute malnutrition (MAM/SAM).

 

In Sudan, our teams support families through every step of the recovery process—from screening and outpatient therapeutic feeding to home visits and referrals for inpatient care. We also distribute Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), micronutrient supplements, and medications, while promoting breastfeeding and proper infant and young child feeding practices. Through our training of community health workers, we ensure that early identification and care continue beyond the project cycle.

Cataract Surgeries

Restoring Sight and Dignity

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness globally—but they are highly treatable through a simple, low-cost surgical procedure. UMR provides free cataract surgeries to patients who would otherwise remain blind due to poverty, displacement, or lack of access to care.

 

We organize cataract surgery campaigns in Jordan, Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Yemen, bringing in experienced ophthalmologists and mobilizing outreach teams to identify patients in need. These surgeries restore not only vision but also independence, dignity, and the ability to care for one’s family or return to work. The majority of our patients are elderly and displaced people who would be left behind without this support.

Hearing Aids and Audiological Support

Hearing loss can profoundly affect a person’s development, education, and social integration—especially for children. UMR’s hearing aid program provides critical support for individuals with hearing loss, particularly children, orphans, refugees, and the elderly.

In partnership with audiologists and ENT specialists, we provide diagnostic services, fittings, and follow-up care to ensure each device is effective and comfortable. We also train family members and caregivers on how to use and maintain the hearing aids. Our goal is not only to provide assistive technology, but to help individuals lead fuller, more connected lives.

Health Education and Community Outreach

UMR recognizes that access to health information is just as important as access to healthcare. Through school-based programs, community trainings, and mass media campaigns, we educate communities on topics like hygiene, maternal nutrition, waterborne disease prevention, and reproductive health.

Our community health workers and volunteers—many of whom are women and youth—play a central role in this effort. We tailor our outreach to ensure it is inclusive of people with disabilities and other marginalized groups, and we work closely with local leaders to ensure that our messaging is relevant and culturally appropriate. In emergencies, we also disseminate public health messaging to reduce the spread of disease and help communities respond safely.

Mobile Health Campaigns

For communities that cannot access fixed health facilities—due to conflict, poverty, or displacement—UMR brings care directly to them. Through mobile health campaigns, we deploy medical professionals and community volunteers to deliver essential services in hard-to-reach areas.

These campaigns include maternal and reproductive health screenings, vaccinations, deworming treatments, non-communicable disease screenings, and referrals for advanced care. We also distribute hygiene and dignity kits and provide basic health education to help prevent the spread of disease. Mobile health services are especially critical for refugee and internally displaced populations who often fall through the cracks of national health systems.

Supporting Children with Autism and Their Families

In low-resource and displaced settings, children with autism and other developmental disabilities often go undiagnosed and unsupported. UMR is working to change that by increasing access to screening, diagnosis, and family-centered care—especially in Jordan and Yemen.

We work with local partners to provide early identification and therapeutic referrals, while also helping parents and caregivers build the skills and confidence to support their children’s development. Through group counseling, parent training sessions, and awareness campaigns, we reduce stigma and create more inclusive communities for children with autism and their families.

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