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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.
Medications and supplies shipped this week included diabetes management supplies, specialty therapies, antibiotics, reproductive health medications, and more.
After Typhoon Sinlaku Slams Mariana Islands, Medical Aid Prepped
In the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, Direct Relief is responding to the impacts of Typhoon Sinlaku, which made landfall with sustained winds of up to 150 mph, bringing heavy rainfall, power outages, and infrastructure damage across Saipan and Tinian. Early reports indicate widespread disruptions, with more than 1,000 residents sheltering across the affected islands.
In coordination with local partner Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation, or CHCC, Direct Relief is supporting community-based response efforts, including the deployment of mobile health teams on the islands of Saipan and Tinian.
A shipment of emergency medical supplies is being prepared to address urgent health needs, including emergency medical backpacks for frontline response, blood glucose testing supplies and insulin syringes to support diabetes care, and a range of over-the-counter medications for pain relief, respiratory illness, digestive health, and eye care. These supplies will support both acute care needs and continuity of treatment for people with chronic conditions following the storm.
Supporting Hospital Care and Clinical Training in Lviv, Ukraine
Medical supplies are delivered to the University Hospital of Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University in Lviv, Ukraine, supporting care for complex cases and clinical training. (Photo courtesy of Yashchenko Foundation.)
In Ukraine, Direct Relief supported health services in Lviv through a recent shipment of essential medicines to the University Hospital of Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University. The hospital serves as a key clinical and teaching facility, providing care for complex cases while training medical students and interns.
The shipment, delivered in partnership with the Yashchenko Foundation, included a range of medications to support both acute and ongoing care needs. Items included antibiotics, cold chain immunobiological products, anti-inflammatory and pain management medications, antipyretics, and glucose-lowering agents.
Strengthening Energy Resilience for Health Systems in Jamacia
Jamaican officials and Direct Relief staff tour the newly installed solar energy system at the National Health Fund’s warehouse in Jamaica, supporting reliable healthcare operations. (Photo courtesy of National Health Fund Jamaica.)
In Jamaica, Direct Relief continues to support health system resilience through investments in sustainable infrastructure. During a recent commissioning ceremony, the National Health Fund unveiled a newly installed solar energy system at its main warehouse—part of a broader effort to strengthen critical healthcare operations across the country.
Funded through Direct Relief’s Caribbean Resiliency Fund, the system is designed to supply up to 90% of the facility’s energy needs, supported by battery storage and integrated energy controls that provide near-continuous power availability. The system can operate independently while maintaining grid connectivity as a backup, helping ensure uninterrupted access to essential medicines and health services.
In addition to improving reliability, the installation is expected to generate significant annual cost savings, which can be reinvested into patient care and health programs. The project reflects a scalable model for strengthening energy resilience across healthcare facilities in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
Operational Snapshot
UNITED STATES
Direct Relief delivered 2million doses of medication this past week to organizations, including the following:
Welvista, South Carolina
La Community Health Center, California
NC MedAssist, North Carolina
St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy- Dallas, Texas
The Floating Hospital- Sreeta Karl, New York
Community Health, Illinois
Brother Bill’s Helping Hand Community Clinic, Texas
Samaritans Touch Care Center, Florida
El Proyecto Del Barrio Azusa, California
The Agape Clinic, Texas
Around the World
Globally, Direct Relief shipped over 1.9 million defined daily doses of medication totaling 27,894 lbs. to countries including the following:
Lebanon
Ukraine
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Malawi
Bangladesh
Armenia
Nepal
Year-To-Date
Since January 1, 2026, Direct Relief has delivered 6,929 shipments to 1,676 partner organizations in 53 US states and territories and 63 countries. These shipments contained 92.3M defined daily doses of medication valued at $543.6M (wholesale) and totaled 974,243 lbs.
