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LVIV, UKRAINE – Direct Relief today announced plans to infuse another $10 million to support rehabilitation efforts for those with war injuries in Ukraine. The funding announcement was made by Direct Relief President and CEO Thomas Tighe at the Unbroken Rehabilitation Center in Lviv during the First National Rehabilitation Conference, which includes over 300 leading […]

In the wake of several devastating tornadoes this past weekend, Direct Relief has sent or is preparing to send 19 shipments of emergency medicines and medical supplies in response to requests from health centers in Mississippi and Alabama. Direct Relief staff anticipates further requests for shipments over the next few days. Delta Health Center, which […]

Over the weekend, storms and tornadoes caused significant damage to parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. On Friday night, a long-track tornado devastated parts of western Mississippi, destroying most of the town of Rolling Fork. Twenty-five people are confirmed dead from that tornado alone. Throughout the weekend, additional tornadoes caused damage and death in other […]

Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 284 shipments of requested medical aid to 40 U.S. states and territories and nine countries worldwide. The shipments contained 12.7 million defined daily doses of medication, including PPE, antibiotics, field medic packs, diabetes management medications and supplies, cancer therapies, personal care products, and more. Direct Relief […]

Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 284 shipments of requested medical aid to 40 U.S. states and territories and nine countries worldwide. The shipments contained 12.7 million defined daily doses of medication, including PPE, antibiotics, field medic packs, diabetes management medications and supplies, cancer therapies, personal care products, and more. Direct Relief […]

Editor’s note: This report was written in collaboration with Meta. Direct Relief, in partnership with Data for Good and Government and Social Impact at Meta, recently released the results of an online campaign aimed at promoting the preparation of medications and medical records in the case of an emergency. The team found that messages emphasizing […]

Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 168 shipments of requested medical aid to 35 U.S. states and territories and seven countries worldwide. The shipments contained 30 million defined daily doses of medication, including insulin, antibiotics, emergency medical backpacks, family hygiene kits, trauma response supplies, and more. One Year into Ukraine Response Today […]

Direct Relief, one of the world’s most impactful humanitarian assistance organizations, and MAVEN Project, a nonprofit connecting safety net health care providers to expert physician volunteers, are expanding their existing alliance to increase access to high-quality, specialty health care among those who need it most. With a $500,000 investment from Direct Relief, the MAVEN Project […]

Eli Lilly and Company and Direct Relief today announced a new initiative to expand access to medicines in low- and middle-income countries by boosting cold chain capacity in 17 countries. Supported by $1.15M in funding from Lilly, Direct Relief will purchase and install an estimated 150 medical-grade refrigeration units at 25 Life for a Child […]

Eli Lilly and Company and Direct Relief today announced a new initiative to expand access to medicines in low- and middle-income countries by boosting cold chain capacity in 17 countries. Supported by $1.15M in funding from Lilly, Direct Relief will purchase and install an estimated 150 medical-grade refrigeration units at 25 Life for a Child […]