Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 322 shipments of requested medical aid to 44 U.S. states and territories and 12 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.2 million defined daily doses of medication.
Medications and supplies shipped this week included therapies for rare disease management, antibiotics, diabetes management medications, personal protective equipment, and more.
SUPPORTING HEALTH IN CHAD
This week, Direct Relief shipped a requested delivery of essential medicines and supplies to Chad’s Ministry of Public Health and Prevention. The shipment includes treatments for infections, chronic conditions, cancer, wound care items, protective gear, and other critical resources.
This delivery follows a series of shipments to Chad as the government manages the ongoing flow of Sudanese refugees over its eastern border, including a recent emergency delivery of 40 Midwife Kits — developed with and endorsed by the International Confederation of Midwives and each designed to support 50 safe births — to strengthen maternal care as the country continues to respond to growing health needs, including those driven by rising numbers of refugees.
Globally, Direct Relief shipped over 6 million defined daily doses of medication, totaling 48,787 lbs., to countries including the following:
- Ukraine
- Paraguay
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- India
- Haiti
- Tunisia
- Mexico
- Guatemala