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Medical aid, including personal protective equipment, arrives in Bunia, Ituri Province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 19, 2026, to support health workers responding to the Ebola outbreak. The shipment was received by Village Reach, which is working to train and equip frontline health workers in the country. (Photo by CASTRO WML STUDIO)
Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 420 shipments of requested medical aid to 38 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 7 million defined daily doses of medication.
Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare diseases, cystic fibrosis medications, chemotherapy, nutritional supplements and prenatal vitamins.
Monitoring the DRC Ebola Outbreak
Medical aid, including personal protective equipment, arrives in Bunia, Ituri Province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 19, 2026, to support health workers responding to the Ebola outbreak. The shipment was received by Village Reach, which is working to train and equip frontline health workers in the country. (Photo by CASTRO WML STUDIO)
As the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda reaches more than 1,035 deaths across roughly 2,557 confirmed cases, Direct Relief is actively responding and remains in close contact with frontline partners.
This includes coordination with regional and international partners such as Africa CDC and the International Organization for Migration, helping ensure Direct Relief is positioned to respond quickly as needs are identified.
To date, Direct Relief has sent 8 shipments totaling 137 pallets (19.5 tons), valued at $11.3 million, to four partner organizations:
VillageReach (Bunia, Ituri): more than 262,000 N95 respirators — donated by 3M and the largest single shipment of N95s sent in response to this outbreak — along with protective coveralls, eye protection, and essential medicines including antibiotics, cardiovascular and diabetes medications, and oral rehydration salts
Jericho Road Wellness Clinic (Goma, North Kivu): a $2.5 million shipment of protective gear, supportive care treatments, diagnostics, and medicines to manage complications and coexisting health conditions
IOM (South Sudan, at the Juba-DRC border): anti-infectives, NCD medications, oral rehydration salts, water purification supplies, and PPE
Mobile Medical Teams Reach Remote Communities in Kenya
An Alabaster International team member checks the blood pressure of a patient during a mobile medical clinic in Kenya. (Photo courtesy of Alabaster International)
Alabaster International recently completed a medical relief trip to Kenya, using medical supplies donated by Direct Relief to treat patients across multiple remote villages, including Endonyolasho, Lolupe, and Letea.
The team, partnering with local Community Health Workers (CHWs) from Letea Dispensary, addressed a range of medical conditions including malnutrition, upper respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, and skin conditions such as scabies and dermatitis. Care included de-worming and Vitamin A dispensing, medication distribution, and malnutrition assessments, reaching approximately 690 patients.
Responding to a Gap in Care
After a community feeding program stopped in January, causing preschool-aged children in the area to stop attending school, the team worked with Letea Dispensary CHWs to locate the children throughout the surrounding villages for nutrition screening. The group assessed more than 40 children, finding that roughly 30% showed signs of malnutrition, and connected each child with the dispensary for ongoing follow-up care.
“This is the power of mobile medicine, community partnership, and the care that Direct Relief makes possible,” the group noted in its trip report.
Cholera Prevention Supplies Reach Mozambique’s Ministry of Health
Representatives from IOM and Mozambique’s Ministry of Health receive emergency medical supplies donated by Direct Relief to support the country’s cholera response. (Photo courtesy of IOM Mozambique)
Mozambique continues to face combined flooding and cholera outbreaks, placing additional strain on health services for displaced and border communities. To strengthen the Government of Mozambique’s response, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) facilitated the delivery of essential health commodities to the Ministry of Health through its partnership with Direct Relief.
The shipment included cholera kits, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency medical backpacks, antiparasitic and anti-infective agents, electrolyte and hydration therapies, orthopedic supports, and other medicines and medical supplies.
Ensuring the availability of essential medicines is critical to responding to immediate health needs and reducing the risk of further disease transmission. These items will support cholera prevention and response activities addressing health needs resulting from climate shocks and displacement.
Operational Snapshot
UNITED STATES
Direct Relief delivered 355 shipments this past week to organizations, including the following:
Del Norte Community Health Center, California
Associacion Puertorriquena Probienestar De Las Familias, Profamilias, Puerto Rico
Mission Arlington Medical Clinic, Texas
Helping Hands Health and Wellness Center, Ohio
Union Gospel Mission of Yakima Wash, Washington
Open Health, Louisiana
Community Health Service Agency Inc., DBA Carevide, Texas
Missouri Highlands Medical Clinic, Missouri
Western North Carolina Community Health Services, Inc, North Carolina
St. Clare Medical Outreach, Maryland
Around the World
Globally, Direct Relief shipped over 6.7 million defined daily doses of medication, totaling 94,803 pounds, to countries including the following:
Ukraine
India
Mexico
Syria
Jordan
Chad
Eritrea
Bolivia
Year-To-Date
Since January 1, 2026, Direct Relief has delivered 12.8K shipments to 2,258 partner organizations in 53 U.S. states and territories and 85 countries.
These shipments contained 204.1 million defined daily doses of medication valued at $1 billion (wholesale) and totaled 2.4 million pounds.
