NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief, an Israeli humanitarian organization specializing in medical and psychosocial care, officially announced the deployment of an emergency delegation to Mozambique on February 12, 2026.
This urgent mission responds to a catastrophic flooding crisis that has impacted over 800,000 residents and forced more than 100,000 to flee their homes across the southern and central provinces. With a nationwide red alert in effect and heavy rains continuing to threaten the region, NATAN’s multidisciplinary team has mobilized to deliver life-saving interventions to the most vulnerable populations currently isolated by the rising waters.
The delegation is employing a mobile strategy to reach communities cut off by the destruction of critical infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and power lines. By operating mobile clinics in remote areas and establishing specialized care centers within displacement camps, NATAN ensures that medical assistance reaches those beyond the reach of traditional aid corridors. Their operational model uniquely integrates immediate clinical treatment with community-focused psychosocial support, aiming to treat the physical injuries caused by the floods while simultaneously addressing the profound psychological trauma experienced by displaced families.
Alice Miller, CEO of NATAN, emphasized that providing professional healthcare in the immediate wake of a disaster is essential for restoring dignity and fostering the confidence necessary for community recovery. This 2026 mission builds upon the organization’s extensive history in the region; following the devastation of Cyclone Idai in 2019, NATAN specialists utilized helicopters to reach flooded villages and led the United Nations’ mental health response. During that previous intervention, the team trained local social workers and students in trauma relief, a sustainable approach they intend to replicate to ensure long-term resilience after the floodwaters recede.
As the death toll is expected to rise, NATAN’s presence highlights the critical need for specialized health services in a region where water systems and clinics have been compromised. By combining emergency medical care with a focus on mental health, the organization seeks to provide a comprehensive safety net for survivors. This proactive deployment underscores the organization’s commitment to standing with the Chadian and Mozambican people during their most challenging humanitarian crises, transforming immediate relief into a foundation for eventual rebuilding.
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