Direct Relief works in the US and internationally to expand access to medicine and healthcare by equipping doctors and nurses with lifesaving medical resources. The organization provides assistance without charging for its services.

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Direct Relief | 14,692 followers on LinkedIn. Humanitarian Medical Aid for People in Need | Direct Relief is a nonprofit, apolitical, nonsectarian organization that provides humanitarian assistance without regard to race, ethnicity, political or religious affiliation, gender, or ability to pay.

A global operation, Direct Relief ranks among the country&#39;s most effective humanitarian assistance organizations. The only U.S. nonprofit to obtain Verified Accredited Wholesale Distributor (VAWD) certification by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, Direct Relief is among the largest medical suppliers to safety-net facilities throughout the U.S. and the world.

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In response to the current mpox outbreak in Africa, Direct Relief is providing comprehensive kits for medical providers and patients affected by mpox. Each kit includes personal protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, N-95 masks, goggles, and shoe covers to protect 100 healthcare workers. The kits also contain medications for pain management and skin irritation, wound care supplies, and disinfectant wipes for up to 1,000 patients. The kits will be received by the nonprofit Jericho Road Community Health Center , which will use these supplies to treat patients in the three IDP (internally displaced people) camps near their facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo, or DRC. Jericho Road plans to operate and equip health checkup stations, temporary isolation units for mpox patients awaiting hospital transfer, and hold mpox awareness and preventative health training.

The future of healthcare is being shaped by a new generation of doctors choosing residency programs at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) instead of traditional hospitals. FHQC-based residencies embody one of the many ways safety net clinics in the U.S. serve a wide variety of needs in their respective communities in addition to offering primary healthcare visits for all. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4Z-xhHu

As Western North Carolina continues to recover from the lasting effects of Hurricane Helene, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to Direct Relief for their unwavering support during this challenging time. Direct Relief mobilized quickly, providing $700,000 in financial assistance and delivering 175 shipments of essential medicines and supplies valued at over $74 million to healthcare providers in Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee—including Appalachian Mountain Health These shipments included emergency medical backpacks, respiratory relief, antibiotics, chronic disease medicines, vaccines, personal protective equipment, and water purification tablets, helping us meet the urgent needs of our community. Thank you, Direct Relief, for your dedication to making a difference. Learn more about Direct Relief’s impact by reading their 2024 Year in Review https://lnkd.in/eEZuus47 #ThankYou #CommunityHealth #HurricaneRelief #DirectRelief #TheAMHWay #AppMtnHealth

Appalachian Mountain Health

Since the start of 2024, there have been over 112,000 cholera cases reported across Africa, including more than 22,000 cases and over 600 deaths in Sudan alone. As case numbers continue to rise in South Sudan—a concerning trend given the perennial flooding and the massive influx of refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan—Direct Relief is sending cholera kits to both Sudan and South Sudan to support multiple partners on the ground. This shipment of emergency medical supplies and cholera medications to IOM - UN Migration will support their critical humanitarian work with internally displaced persons, migrants, and refugees across South Sudan. #SouthSudan #Sudan #Cholera

Aaron Rabinowitz

Direct Relief this week announced $1 million in support to community health centers in the U.S. to fund health equity efforts in their communities. The announcement was made in collaboration with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) , an organization that represents community health centers treating medically underserved patients. https://lnkd.in/eZkcVptH

VNA Health is deeply grateful for Direct Relief ’s partnership in supporting our emergency preparedness efforts. As a global humanitarian organization, Direct Relief delivers critical medical resources to healthcare providers and communities impacted by disasters and poverty. Their work spans the globe, providing lifesaving aid in response to hurricanes, wildfires, and pandemics, and bolstering fragile healthcare systems both domestically and internationally. Together, we share a commitment to caring for the most vulnerable in Santa Barbara County. This collaboration ensures that during emergencies, we remain equipped to serve our community with the compassion and excellence they deserve. Thank you, Direct Relief, for your unwavering support and dedication to health and humanity. #CommunityHealth #EmergencyPreparedness #PartnershipForGood #DirectRelief #VNAHealth

Kieran Shah, CHPCA

Over the past 7 days, Direct Relief has delivered 530 shipments of requested medical aid to 44 U.S. states and territories and 13 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 7M defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies for the treatment of cholera recently arrived in Juba, South Sudan, where a cholera outbreak presents a threat, particularly for children. With cholera cases on the rise in South Sudan and regionally, Direct Relief’s shipment of a cholera treatment kit designed to treat up to 280 patients- as well as field medic packs for use by first responders working in IDP camps, arrives at a critical time for medical providers in South Sudan. https://lnkd.in/eECZjAxj

On World Diabetes Day , Direct Relief is so grateful for its many partners that support humanitarian provision of diabetes related products including Eli Lilly and Company , Novo Nordisk , Sanofi , Merck / MSD , AstraZeneca , Boehringer Ingelheim , Merck Group , Teva Pharmaceuticals , Viatris , embecta , Owen Mumford , Abbott , LifeScan , and many others! Direct Relief 's collaboration with the International Diabetes Federation termed the Global Diabetes Partnership focuses on helping LIC / LMIC countries after disasters, emergencies, and on-going crisis. We are so thankful to Prof. Dr. med. habil. Peter Egbert Hermann Schwarz , Dominique Robert , Phil Riley and all at the Federation for their great leadership and passion in helping patients with diabetes in lower income settings!

Tom Roane

Join us next week in Santa Barbara, California for a screening of ‘Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom,’ in partnership with Direct Relief . Q&A with Film Director Pawo Choyning Dorji will follow.

Tshewang Wangchuk

Esta mañana Fundación IMSS hizo entrega de 30 mochilas de emergencia médica al Grupo de Respuesta Institucional Inmediata del IMSS. Estos equipos fueron donados por nuestros aliados estratégicos de Direct Relief Mexico y serán utilizadas para brindar atención médica ante desastres naturales como sismos y huracanes, entre otro tipo de contingencias. Cada mochila contiene artículos para el cuidado de heridas, férulas, torniquete de emergencia, medicamentos analgésicos y antibióticos, entre otros suministros. Agradecemos a Direct Relief esta donación que sin duda será de gran utilidad en momentos de emergencia. #FIMSS

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