Direct Relief

Community clinics are helping patients overcome mental health stigma with counseling, workshops, and virtual care. bit.ly/4tKfkSd

As a deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Direct Relief is preparing to ship $2.5 million in emergency medical aid to help treat patients, protect health workers, and limit the spread of the highly contagious disease. bit.ly/4dFdgFc

Direct Relief has offered support to local providers in Ventura County, California, where the blaze has broken out. bit.ly/49Jw1Gf

Direct Relief is mobilizing medical aid for the DRC in coordination with Jericho Road Wellness Clinic in Goma, which has experience operating during prior Ebola emergencies in the region. bit.ly/3PxX3cT

Breaking: A new Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With 67 suspected deaths, Direct Relief has offered support to Africa CDC and other organizations working to contain the spread of the disease. bit.ly/490oRgG

Staff at Hospitalito Atitlán prevent maternal deaths, provide specialty surgery, and offer primary care at local clinics, supported by more than $7 million in aid from Direct Relief. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4uLXUp4

During this wildfire season, here are a few important reminders to help protect your health during periods of heavy smoke exposure. Share this post to help others stay informed and prepared during wildfire season. #wildfire #wildfireseason #disasterpreparedness

Chabad Jamaica Rabbi Yaakov Raskin leads a multifaceted emergency response after devastating Hurricane Melissa, including expanding mental health services with funding from Direct Relief. bit.ly/4ddHEaR

In the latest edition of Direct Relief: Hope Ahead, CEO Amy Weaver reflects on her first year at Direct Relief — and the people, partners, and communities that shaped her understanding of what humanitarian work truly means. directrelief.org/2026/05/a-diff…

Direct Relief remains committed to equipping more midwives with the right tools to ensure more safe deliveries, even in the toughest conditions. #IDM2026 @world_midwives

Over the past seven days, Direct Relief dispatched 443 shipments of requested medical aid to health care providers across 36 U.S. states and territories and 16 countries. bit.ly/4dkKDOo

Direct Relief recently delivered 52,000 vials of insulin and 2.1M+ needles and syringes to Ecuador. Donated by @novonordisk and @embecta, the shipment was coordinated with @jbgorg and Ecuador’s Ministry of Public Health. bit.ly/4wktrjV

In response to devastating wildfires in Georgia, Direct Relief has committed $25,000 in emergency funding to Coastal Community Health and is mobilizing medical aid to impacted communities. bit.ly/3R9PvgI

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on April 23, damaging at least 40 homes. Direct Relief is coordinating with Great Salt Plains Health Center and expediting field medic packs, as well as essential medicines and supplies. bit.ly/4uedzgV

Cities as far away as Atlanta are experiencing smoke impacts from fires in the southern part of the state. Direct Relief shipped 3M respirators to Georgia last week and is monitoring health impacts from wildfire smoke. bit.ly/4mHUfWB

In the latest edition of Direct Relief: Hope Ahead, CEO Amy Weaver reflects on a critical reality: the link between climate and health has never been more evident—and the systems people rely on are becoming less predictable. bit.ly/4e3AZAS

Through shipments of essential medicine and a new medical oxygen plant, Direct Relief is helping Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital overcome supply chain hurdles and improve patient outcomes in Banjul, Gambia. bit.ly/4sPx91W

Over the past week, Direct Relief dispatched 475 shipments of requested medical aid to 45 U.S. states and territories and 16 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 3.9 million defined daily doses of medication. bit.ly/4cs1sH7

Dam risks in Cheboygan and Traverse City prompt evacuations, and Direct Relief is in communication with state and local organizations about potential medical needs. Read the full update at the link: bit.ly/4tAkEZn

Direct Relief delivered insulin to the Chronic Care Center in Lebanon, enough to support pediatric patients for six months. It’s part of a larger rush to the country where Direct Relief has delivered more than $251 million in aid since 2020. bit.ly/3QavTJ7