Emergency Project in The Guardian on Global Health Access

Emergency Project was recently referenced in The Guardian in an article examining the impact of the withdrawal of Cuban medical teams from countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. The piece highlights a growing gap in access to care, particularly in underserved and rural communities where healthcare resources are already limited.

This is a reality we see firsthand. In regions like rural Guatemala, where we work closely with Indigenous communities, even small shifts in healthcare access can have outsized consequences. As systems change or pull back, the burden often falls hardest on those already facing the greatest barriers.

As noted in the article, “NGOs such as the Emergency Project already know they will have to fill the gap, which will disproportionately affect Indigenous communities.” This reflects the ongoing need for organizations that can respond directly, deliver care, and help strengthen local capacity.

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