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Women Leading in the Humanitarian World

Ahead of International Women's Day, Direct Relief shines a spotlight on four women leading in the humanita...

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Humanitarian Crisis

Escalating Middle East Conflict Strains Health Systems and Disrupts Humanitarian Supply Routes

Over the past year, Direct Relief has delivered more than $100 million in medical aid and grants to healthcare partners across the Middle East and neighboring countries, supporting ...

Disease Prevention

U.S. Measles Cases Rising: Why This Once Eliminated Threat is Back

For decades, measles existed mostly as a memory in the United States, a disease largely consigned to textbooks and history lessons. After the measles vaccine was introduced in the 1960s, ...

Operational Update

Medical Aid Supports Health Services in Yemen, South Sudan, and More

February 27, 2026

Disease Prevention

As a Severe Flu Season Strains U.S. Health, Providers Hurry to Prevent the Worst

February 26, 2026

Community Health

“The Pitt” Name-Checked Them in a Crisis Storyline. In Real Life, They Do This Every Day.

February 24, 2026

Ukraine Relief

Ukraine Relief: Response Continues into Fifth Year of War

February 24, 2026

Extreme Weather

East Coast Winter Storm 2026: Millions Under Travel Bans and Freeze Warnings from New York to Florida

February 23, 2026

Operational Update

Strengthening Health Systems in Puerto Rico

February 20, 2026

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