11/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/29/2024 06:44
Over the past month, Direct Relief has delivered 1,887 shipments of requested medical aid to 53 U.S. states and territories and 32 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 24.1M defined daily doses of medication.
Medications and supplies shipped this month included vitamins, personal protective equipment, personal hygiene essentials, and more.
Ultrasounds, Essential Care Included Midwifery Training in Yemen
In an effort to build resilience and foster sustainable healthcare solutions in Yemen, local NGO MedGlobal, supported by Direct Relief, recently conducted a training program aimed at strengthening healthcare systems and empowering local healthcare providers in Yemen to deliver life-saving care in resource-limited settings.
Hosted at MedGlobal's newly established training center at Al-Tawahi Health Facility in Aden, Yemen, the training involved 30 midwives and doctors who gained advanced skills to overcome the challenges of providing maternal and newborn care in underserved areas.
Providers took part in several courses, including training on point-of-care ultrasounds, and essential care for more mothers and newborns.
Expanding Substance Abuse Treatment in Puerto Rico
Recently, Direct Relief participated in the inauguration of a medication-assisted treatment clinic of the health center, SANOS, located in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The new building provides integrated physical and mental healthcare services as well as buprenorphine treatment for patients recovering from substance abuse.
In 2021, SANOS received a $765,000 grant from Direct Relief to expand clinic space that would house the medication-assisted treatment clinic. Since 2018, Direct Relief has awarded $1,096,400 in grant funding to SANOS, including funds for a medical mobile unit, telehealth efforts, equipment for a women's clinic, and support of donated medications.
The clinic will provide integrated services for people in recovery with a multidisciplinary team, and the SANOS space will soon house a dental clinic for patients as well. SANOS incorporated a multipurpose room that will serve as a community hub and shelter during emergencies.
Operational Snapshot
UNITED STATES
Direct Relief delivered 1,800 shipments containing 5.6M doses of medication during the past month to organizations, including the following:
Around the World
Globally, Direct Relief shipped over 18.5M defined daily doses of medication totaling 411,724lbs., to countries including the following:
YEAR TO DATE
Since January 1, 2024, Direct Relief has delivered 22.6K shipments to 2,375 partner organizations in 54 U.S. states and territories and 88 countries. These shipments contained 376.1M defined daily doses of medication valued at $1.5B (wholesale) and totaled 4.8M lbs.
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