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Residents and emergency responders assess damage in Enid, Oklahoma, after a tornado struck the area on April 23, destroying homes and impacting local communities. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management.)
A tornado struck the southeastern end of Enid, Oklahoma, on the evening of April 23, damaging at least 40 homes and causing minor injuries. No fatalities have been reported, though several homes were completely destroyed. Damage assessments are ongoing, with additional impacts—including power outages and flooding—reported in surrounding areas along the storm’s path.
Direct Relief is coordinating with Great Salt Plains Health Center, the only federally qualified health center serving Enid, to assess needs and support response efforts. The organization is expediting a shipment of field medic packs for first responders, along with personal protective equipment and essential medicines expected to arrive early next week. In the weeks leading up to the storm, the health center also received two shipments of critical medical supplies—including insulin, respiratory medications, and medical equipment—helping strengthen preparedness ahead of the severe weather event.
Severe weather is expected to continue across the central United States in the coming days, with an elevated risk of thunderstorms and possible tornado activity extending from northeast Texas through the Plains states. Forecasts indicate the potential for more severe conditions early next week, particularly in parts of Missouri, eastern Iowa, and Illinois.
Direct Relief is prepared to respond to medical needs as they become known.
Medical Training and Supplies Support Emergency Care in the Marshall Islands
Healthcare providers in the Marshall Islands take part in emergency response training, including simulation-based instruction using medical equipment provided during a Direct Relief-supported mission. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Health Partners)
In the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Direct Relief supported a recent medical mission and training trip led by Pacific Health Partners, focused on strengthening emergency care capacity in a remote island setting. The team traveled to Majuro and Ebeye, where access to advanced medical training and supplies can be limited due to geographic isolation.
“The Marshall Islands has a population spread across multiple coral atolls separated by vast distances of ocean, making the delivery of consistent healthcare services exceptionally challenging. This is why medical and training missions like this are so important to help build local capacity and enable healthcare services to reach even the most remote communities.”
-Gordon Willcock, Regional Director for Asia Pacific
During the trip, clinicians provided hands-on training to local physicians, health aides, and first responders on emergency care topics, including trauma response, advanced cardiac life support, and point-of-care ultrasound. The training emphasized practical skills for managing acute presentations of chronic conditions, helping strengthen frontline response capabilities across the islands.
Clinicians in the Marshall Islands display emergency medical backpacks provided by Direct Relief, which were used to support hands-on training and patient care during a recent mission led by Pacific Health Partners. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Health Partners.)
Medical supplies provided by Direct Relief were hand-carried by the team and delivered directly to local health facilities—allowing for faster distribution than traditional shipping routes—while also supporting both immediate patient care and ongoing clinical needs. The supplies played a key role in training exercises, enabling participants to practice real-world scenarios using the same equipment and medications available in their communities. In total, approximately 300 people were served through the combined clinical and training activities.
Mobile Clinics Expand Access to Care in South Sudan
In South Sudan, Direct Relief supported a recent medical mission led by Alabaster International, helping deliver care to underserved communities through a series of mobile field clinics. A team of four nurses traveled to Unity State and partnered with a local health organization to establish two temporary clinics in areas with limited access to healthcare services.
Clinicians and community members in Unity State, South Sudan, hold boxes of oral rehydration salts provided by Direct Relief during a recent mission supported by Alabaster International. The supplies supported field clinics delivering care to underserved communities. (Photo courtesy of Alabaster International)
The clinics treated more than 100 patients per day, providing essential medical care and medications directly to communities where access is often constrained by distance and limited infrastructure. Services included medication dispensing, treatment for respiratory conditions, antibiotic therapy, wound care, malnutrition treatment, and malaria rapid testing, along with health and hygiene education.
“While smaller in scale than large international shipments, hand-carried medical missions play a critical role in reaching communities that are often difficult to access through traditional supply chains.”
-Daniel Hovey, Vice President of Emergency Response
Supplies and funding carried by the team will allow the clinics to continue operating for up to two months, extending care beyond the initial mission. Medical supplies provided by Direct Relief—including emergency backpacks, wound care materials, and oral rehydration treatments—supported both immediate patient care and ongoing services.
Over the past six months, Direct Relief has supported seven medical missions across five countries, reaching more than 3,000 patients through targeted, on-the-ground care.
Clinicians in Unity State, South Sudan, display emergency medical backpacks provided by Direct Relief during a recent mission supported by Alabaster International. The backpacks contain essential supplies used to support field clinic operations in underserved communities. (Photo courtesy of Alabaster International)
