FAST FACTS
On September 8, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Morocco, about 45 miles southwest of Marrakech
Nearly 3,000 people are confirmed dead, with injuries numbering more than 5,500
The disaster was Morocco’s most powerful earthquake in more than a century and its deadliest since 1960
More than 500,000 people have been internally displaced
OUR RESPONSE
International Medical Corps has partnered with local organizations in Morocco to provide critically needed services through the deployment of mobile medical units (MMUs) and the procurement and distribution of supplies
The MMUs began operations in mid-October, and have so far reached hundreds of people with primary care consultations, supplies, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and awareness-raising sessions on general health and hygiene topics
Ongoing critical needs include shelter, food, non-food items, health, MHPSS services, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)