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Independent clinics are a crucial part of California's healthcare system, offering communities a...
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After a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, terminal damage at the city of Pereira’s airport was enough to stop commercial flights, but not the smaller planes carrying hu…
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After the August 26th floods in Nepal, reports reaching Gordon Willcock in Kathmandu described families who had lost more than their homes. Willcock, Direct Relief’s Asia Pacific regional director,…
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The woman was trying to make her breathing medicine last, a drop at a time. She had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and feared running out. By the time she reached Dr. Alok Pradhan’s team in …
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Florida health officials have reported almost 300 locally acquired dengue cases as of Oct. 3 in what appears to be the largest outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in the continental United State…
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As the war in Ukraine continues, access to mental health care remains critical for people living with the psychological effects of the conflict, including the healthcare workers serving affected co…
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When storms knock out electricity, health workers still need to care for their communities. In the Philippines, Direct Relief’s Power for Health initiative is helping rural health facilities mainta…
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Four months after two powerful earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela, aid workers say the country is confronting a deepening health crisis. Chronic illness, disrupted medical care, and psycholo…
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An Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s northeastern Ituri Province, where health officials have reported 246 suspected cases and at least 65 deaths, according to…
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The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern as the number of suspected cases and …