Cyclone Idai had a dire impact on the city of Beira, devastating people’s homes and agricultural production. CUAMM was able to coordinate an effective disaster response together with a network of community groups; already assistance providers to the population prior to the disaster, they expanded their role in its aftermath to facilitate emergency communication and reporting.

South Sudan is Africa's youngest nation and among the world's poorest, most fragile countries. Only by delving into the intricate system of political, institutional, economic, and environmental factors can we reconstruct the chain of causes that have led to this situation. Doctors with Africa CUAMM's intervention in Panyijar County has taken place within this dense interweave of factors of fragility.

The consequences of drought in Angola are seen in health parameters, an increase in acute malnutrition, in the societal situation – many schools have closed due to the lack of water – and the resulting instability in the country. A global perspective on the country's situation, starting from the severe drought afflicting it.

A June 2019 article published in Nature examines the relationship between armed conflict and climate change. Risk factors including increasingly scarce natural resources, lack of security, and low state governance capabilities will worsen the already challenging conditions faced by the most vulnerable communities. To counteract the fallout, global, political and individual action will be critical.

A new book that ponders and moves beyond the common conception of health as something merely “reparative”, encouraging readers to explore the myriad linkages between it and the wider world: climate, environment, economy, competing interests. Only by taking a global approach will we be able to build and take responsibility for a new world.

Educating people on active civic engagement is one of the tools available to us for raising their awareness about the enormous challenges that lie ahead and fostering a sense of respect and responsibility toward the planet. CUAMM is especially committed to developing the public’s understanding of global health issues and training people to become driving forces for change.