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Erick Pirwoth, a technician at the Ituri laboratory, arrives with coolers containing Ebola samples.

DRC Ebola Outbreak 2026

From Treatment Center to Laboratory – Safely Transporting Ebola Samples

September 7, 2026

Extreme Weather

Indiana Experiences Historic Flooding Following Intense Rains

August 18, 2026

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, 2026, leaving an undetermined number of people injured and buildings damaged in the western part of the country. Damage is seen here in Bogota, Colombia.

Colombia Earthquake 2026

Colombia Earthquake: Direct Relief Mobilizing Medical Aid for Immediate Health Needs

August 10, 2026

Wildfires

Direct Relief Monitors Emergencies in Europe and Asia

July 28, 2026

Counties across West Virginia saw over four inches of rain from torrential downpours on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of the West Virginia National Guard)

Extreme Weather

West Virginia Under State of Emergency Following Torrential Rainstorms

July 27, 2026

weather map shows a tropical storm cell in colorful image indicating severity of storm

Hurricanes

Tropical Storm Bertha Brings Heavy Rain And High Winds Along Gulf Coast

July 21, 2026

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