Almost three months have passed since the devastating February 6 earthquakes rocked southern Turkey and northern Syria, and humanitarian needs remain high across the impacted areas in both countries.
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More than 18 million defined daily doses of donated medication were distributed to U.S. and 13 additional countries over the past week.
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This week, shipments of requested medical supplies including emergency medic packs and hygiene kits were received in Adana, Turkey and distributed to communities impacted by February’s earthquakes.
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The armed conflict in #Sudan has already displaced 700,000 people, and the number is expected to rise.
Our latest report shows the social connections between Sudanese individuals and nearby countries, which can often be predictive of displacement patterns:
crisisready.io/resources/situ
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TTB ve SES olarak Hatay da depremzede olup ta görev yapan sağlık emekçilerini ziyaret ettik..
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. wziął udział w wydarzeniu z okazji pierwszej rocznicy inicjatywy Health4Ukraine, uruchomionej przez polską firmę Pelion. Przez ten czas program ten otrzymał aż 16 mln dolarów wsparcia od American Direct Relief. Health4Ukraine zapewnia bezpłatną telemedycynę oraz… Show more
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Wsparcie finansowe American Direct Relief znacznie zwiększyło zasięg Health4Ukraine. Ta inicjatywa pomogła już ponad 340 000 Ukraińcom! Pomoc, jaką otrzymali w ramach tego programu, miała realny wpływ na życie tak wielu osób. To wspaniały przykład tego, jak ważne i dobre są… Show more
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.@USAmbPoland wziął udział w wydarzeniu z okazji pierwszej rocznicy inicjatywy Health4Ukraine, uruchomionej przez polską firmę Pelion. Przez ten czas program ten otrzymał aż 16 mln dolarów wsparcia od American Direct Relief. Health4Ukraine zapewnia bezpłatną telemedycynę oraz… Show more
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The shipment arrived via a Direct Relief-chartered 747 cargo plane and will be received by three on-the-ground organizations in Syria -
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Today, 69 tons of requested medicine and medical supplies arrived in Adana, Turkey for distribution to Syria in response to February’s earthquakes.
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The 170-bed facility had an urgent need for medications used to treat lung and heart conditions, which Kharkiv Renovation Fund's team was able to quickly supply.
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Recently, Kharkiv Renovation Fund sent Direct Relief-donated medicines to the only hospital in a small town in the region of Odesa. (Courtesy photos)
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Since Feb. 6, 2023, Direct Relief has provided 408 tons of medical aid, valued wholesale at $85.3 million, to support health services in the wake of the earthquakes.
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This is the story of how delivered over 400 tons of medical aid worth more than $85M to Turkey & Syria following the earthquakes 3 months ago:
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Now Available - 'Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Chronicle of a Humanitarian Response'
The story of how Direct Relief responded to February's earthquakes, working closely with local partners, to deliver over 400 tons of medical aid valued at over $85 million.
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Upon arrival in Adana, the 166-pallet shipment will be loaded onto trucks and driven across the border into Syria, where it will be received by three on-the-ground organizations –
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This Sunday. Direct Relief-chartered 747 cargo plane will depart Los Angeles for Adana, Turkey, carrying 69 tons of medicine and medical supplies for people in northern Syria recovering from February’s devastating earthquakes.
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As part of its earthquake response efforts, Direct Relief donated $100,000 to the Turkish Midwifery Association, which has 3,910 members who provide pre-and post-natal home care and childbirth services at Turkish hospitals.
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Pregnant women have a high risk of health complications in disaster settings. A recent grant to midwives in Turkey after February's devastating earthquakes is connecting more women to care.
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Good morning Guardians!
Updated scoreboards posted at bung.ie/ggc23. We have had a bit of a shuffle in both categories overnight!
Reminder that funds raised from #GuardianGamesCup will be supporting and
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In preparation for a potential eruption in Colombia, a shipment of 70,000 N95 masks was shipped by Direct Relief to
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Nevado del Ruiz, a volcano with a deadly past, may erupt once again in Colombia. Officials have ordered evacuations in response to a significant uptick in seismic activity and smoke plumes rising over the past month.
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Direct Relief's joined ’s to discuss the current crisis in Sudan – refugees and migration, regional preparation for the influx of those on the move, and the state of/challenges facing humanitarian aid access into the country.
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We’re proud to announce the expansion of our US Mental Health Access program into 7 new states in partnership with and . Expanding access to medicines in these states will help us reach thousands more uninsured patients.
Learn more:bit.ly/3Nxb0US
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We're proud to join forces with & to increase access to mental healthcare! The program will now expand donated medicines to seven new states to increase healthcare access for uninsured people with anxiety or depression.
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Half of CA's total inpatient capacity is within 0.87 miles of a high fire threat zone & 95% is within 3.7 miles.
Not great!
But a great study from R&A VP :
washingtonpost.com/health/2023/04
#wildfire #publichealth
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We’re incredibly honored to share our participation in Guardian Games Cup 2023 to support and from May 2 - May 23. We hope you join us.
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Sigue el Health Tour en Guayanilla, Ponce, Juana Díaz, Santa Isabel y Salinas | bitly.ws/DJkr
Médicos, psicólogos y enfermeras proveen servicios de salud física y mental en comunidades sureñas.
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Good morning from Lake Lanier! We're kicking off our 18th annual conference with a well-deserved hat tip to our sponsors. #gccn20
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First afternoon sessions are underway! Topics: fundraising, medication access, & healthcare for the homeless. Thanks to presenters Marisa Mancuso Barnes, Breanna Lathrop, & Amanda Reeves!
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Recently, Ukrainian Soul distributed a shipment of Direct Relief-donated medications and healthcare supplies to over eight local hospitals in coordination with Ukraine's Ministry of Health. (Courtesy Photos)
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Radiology support for children in Puerto Rico, medications for Ukraine and more were all part of the last seven days of activity at Direct Relief.
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Local health centers, including Salud Para La Gente & , have acted as first responders during the severe storms and flooding.
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For the fourth time in 30 years, migrant farm communities were forced to evacuate their homes in Monterrey and Santa Cruz, California due to major flooding.
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The Guardian Games Cup is back and open to everyone. Gather your fireteam from around the world to take part in the Guardian Games Cup this year, where you can raise money for charity!
🥇 Details: bung.ie/ggc23
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Calling all Guardians!
#GuardianGamesCup has returned and this year ALL Guardians are eligible to win!
Grab your fireteam and compete in both Technical and Fundraising competitions. Donations will support and .
Register now at bung.ie/ggc23
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The Guardian Games Cup is back and open to everyone. Gather your fireteam from around the world to take part in the Guardian Games Cup this year, where you can raise money for charity!
Details: bung.ie/ggc23
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This -chartered 747 w/ medicines & medical supplies went to support and other humanitarian groups in NW Syria.
Another is planned next month
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Take a few minutes to watch this powerful feature on 's humanitarian work in NW Syria following the earthquake and amid ongoing regime airstrikes.
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After an EF4 tornado landed in a Rolling Fork, MS, employees of —the oldest health center in the nation — are going door-to-door to check on neighbors’ health. More via #VaueCHCs
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