Direct Relief Mobilizing Emergency Aid for Ukraine

Direct Relief over the weekend received a comprehensive list from the Ukrainian Ministry of Health of needed medications, which the organization is now mobilizing. In addition to critical care medical items for blood pressure support, intubation/ventilation, IV antibiotics, fluids, etc., Direct Relief has received requests for Combat Application Tourniquets and bandages, indicating mass casualties. Direct […]

Direct Relief Continuing Support to Ukraine as Crisis Escalates

In response to the unfolding crisis in Ukraine, Direct Relief has extended offers of humanitarian support to several healthcare organizations in the country. Early Thursday morning, explosions were reported in multiple cities across Ukraine, including Kyiv. Among the items available in Direct Relief’s inventory are IV fluids, antibiotics, medications for anesthesia, sutures, and cardiovascular drugs, […]

Operational Update: Medical-Grade Oxygen, PPE, Medical Aid Supports 17 Countries

Over the past seven days, Direct Relief has delivered 191 shipments of requested medical aid to 36 U.S. states and territories and 17 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 7 million defined daily doses of medication, including personal protective gear for health providers, typhoid and Hepatitis B vaccines, antibiotics, mental health medications, cancer therapies, insulin, rare […]

Mobilizing Relief for Tornado-damaged Communities

Rescuers are searching for survivors after an estimated 30 tornadoes over the weekend wrought severe devastation across six states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee. Up to 90 people are feared dead, with Kentucky alone reporting at least 80 casualties. Tens of thousands are without power, heat and water, and regional temperatures Monday […]