We respond to emergency health needs by delivering life-saving medical services that reinforce the full continuum of care.  In conflict zones, where access to hospitals may be delayed or impossible, first aid is vital. Our first-aid programmes focus on building local capacity by training specific groups – including weapon bearers and community members – to provide emergency care sustainably, in close collaboration with National Societies. Mental health and psychosocial support are integrated from the start, helping first responders manage both victims’ and their own psychological needs. We stabilize the wounded, support ambulance services, and strengthen the chain of casualty care. At the hospital level, our decades of expertise in war surgery enable us to treat complex injuries, support overstretched facilities, and ensure the continuity of essential services like obstetrics and paediatrics. We deploy surgical teams, supply critical equipment, upgrade infrastructure, and train local staff, while embedding psychological support throughout hospitalization and rehabilitation. This comprehensive approach helps patients manage trauma, adhere to treatment and rebuild independence.