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2 days ago
From Cholera Treatments to Cancer Therapies, Medical Aid Departs for 20 Countries
directrelief.org - Staff
Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 484 shipments of requested medical aid to 50 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. …
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2 days ago
In Rural California, A New Resilient Power System Protects Community Health
directrelief.org - Benjamin Purper
SHINGLETOWN, CA – Shingletown Medical Center, or SMC, a nonprofit community health center in a Northern California area vulnerable to wildfires and …
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Apr 4
In Haiti, Local-Led Approach Leads to New Hospital Opening Despite Crisis
directrelief.org - Noah Smith
A new community hospital and health center opened in February in Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, Haiti, marking a positive milestone in a country facing …
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Apr 2
Combatting Non-Communicable Diseases Globally: Health Leaders Tackle Looming Challenges at NCD Alliance Forum
directrelief.org - Braden Remington
In February, over 800 delegates from 66 countries gathered in Kigali, Rwanda for the Fourth Annual Non-Communicable Disease Alliance Forum to address …
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5 days ago
Response to L.A. Wildfires Continues, Three Months In
directrelief.org - Staff
On January 7, 2025, devastating wildfires ignited across Los Angeles County, burning nearly 40,000 acres and destroying more than 16,200 homes, …
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Medical Services Reach Patients in Peru, Plus Medications Shipped to 15 Countries This Week
directrelief.org - Lara Cooper
Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 480 shipments of requested medical aid to 39 U.S. states and territories and 15 countries worldwide. …