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Medical Support Departs for Haiti, 12 Other Countries This Week from Direct Relief

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 498 shipments of requested medical aid to 44 U.S. states and territories and 13 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 7.5 million ...

Resilient Power

In the Philippines, a Birthing Center Lit by Solar Power is a Beacon

The midwife got the call late at night: A woman from a small neighboring island was in active labor and had made the journey to the nearest port. An ambulance was bringing her to Bahai ...

Haiti

As Security Collapses, Health Care Providers in Haiti Face a Myriad of Threats

In Haiti, hospitals and health centers across the Caribbean nation are facing considerable new challenges, including funding shortfalls. Armed gangs have mostly taken ...