Improving Health for PeoplePoverty and poor health reinforce each other everywhere, but better access to health services for people stuck in this cycle is integral to positive change on a humanitarian level and for economic productivity.
Strengthening Fragile Health SystemsDirect Relief focuses on strengthening existing fragile health systems in poor areas with resources that enable the trained health workers already there to address the tremendous needs.
Women and children are disproportionately affected by poor health outcomes in developing countries and here in the United States. Direct Relief places a high priority on improving the health of these most vulnerable populations by working with programs emphasizing maternal and child health. Direct Relief also focuses on providing assistance for primary care health clinics, combating HIV/AIDS through strengthening the health infrastructure and capacity of health partners worldwide, furnishing assistance for special initiatives, and responding to disasters.