The work of the International Medical Corps includes mobile clinics reaching flood-hit communities in the Philippines, a busy primary health center serving displaced families in Sudan, first-responder training in Pakistan, and rehabilitated water systems in flood-affected Zimbabwe.
Medical supplies depart for local group Mountain Heart Nepal, and include aid to treat waterborne illnesses, dehydration, chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma, and more. Other groups receiving emergency funds include Shanti Foundation and One Heart Worldwide.
Direct Relief field medic packs, filled with triage care items, are equipping first responders caring for unhoused people, especially vulnerable after recent flooding.
Dr Lisanwork Honsebo has spent his career figuring out how to stretch scant resources to meet a gaping need. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Two emergency response organizations that sent teams to flood-damaged communities in eastern Spain have stayed on to restore buildings and keep residents healthy, supported by Direct Relief grants.