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Operational Update

As Severe Storm Threatens Hawai'i, Direct Relief Ready to Respond

A severe Kona storm is bringing flash-flood risk to Hawai'i. Direct Relief is coordinating with local health partners on any emerg...

California

For Patients Behind on Rent, L.A. Health Center Provides a Lifeline

St. John’s Community Health Center is tackling Los Angeles' housing crisis by connecting patients to vital rental a...

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Extreme Weather

Deadly Tornadoes Strike Communities in Michigan, Oklahoma

DETROIT — Eight people were killed after tornadoes tore through parts of Michigan and Oklahoma late last week, leaving survivors facing immediate and long-term health risks. An EF3 twister ...

Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Killed Hundreds and Blocked Sri Lankans from Aid. A Medical Team Reached Them.

January 1, 2026

Health

2025: The Year in Photos

December 31, 2025

2025 L.A. Fires

The L.A. Wildfires: Looking Back on a Year of Response

December 30, 2025

Haiti

Amid Haiti’s Turmoil, Midwives Offer Skilled Care, Safe Deliveries, and Ongoing Hope

December 30, 2025

Rare Disease

Transforming the Lives of Cystic Fibrosis Patients in Lebanon

December 25, 2025

Ukraine Relief

Ukrainian Organizations Focused on Prosthetics Hit Their Stride as Demand Grows

December 24, 2025

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