Anera and Direct Relief are bringing life-changing medication to Lebanon’s cystic fibrosis patients, offering hope to those who once faced impossible costs and limited access to vital treatment.
Dr. Rick Hodes, a spinal surgeon practicing in Ethiopia for decades, operates a program treating hundreds of patients annually with conditions ranging from scoliosis to tuberculosis-related deformities. Earlier in his career, Hodes adopted five children in order to get them life-altering medical care in the United States.
Direct Relief delivered requested medications to providers caring for displaced patients with urgent, severe conditions exacerbated by the Los Angeles County wildfires.
For years, nurse Alejandra Hernandez Ezquivel has cared for patients in a rural community in eastern Mexico. A new primary care center, founded by Fundación Escala, is testament to her importance and dedication to her community. From Direct Relief.
In a first, Lestonnac Free Clinic in Orange County, California plans to offer free operations, starting next year. Story from Direct Relief.