Medicines and supplies contained in Direct Relief’s pre-positioned hurricane modules in Haiti continue to be in high demand following Hurricane Sandy as partners report increases in patients numbers and disease cases, including cholera. Since the storm hit nearly one month ago, thousands of new cholera cases have been reported. The International Organization for Migration confirmed nearly 3,600 cases, but the
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On Saturday, Direct Relief International distributed a five-pallet hurricane module to its longtime partner Visitation Hospital in Petite Riviere de Nippes in response to Hurricane Sandy that left over 20 inches of rain in earthquake ravaged Haiti. Hurricane Sandy’s heavy rains brought flooding and resulted in over 50 deaths and affected over 200,000 people.  The rains also brought increased concerns
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