Medical Aid Supports Displaced Communities in South Sudan, Strengthens Care in Ghana and Haiti, and More

Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025, Direct Relief delivered 29.9K shipments to 2,778 partner organizations in 54 U.S. states and territories and 93 countries. These shipments contained 320.2 million defined daily doses of medication, valued at $2 billion (wholesale), totaling approximately 4.7 million pounds.

These metrics reflect the scope of Direct Relief's operational activity throughout 2025. As the organization enters 2026, Direct Relief remains committed to meeting ongoing and emerging humanitarian needs worldwide.

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 556 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.5 million defined daily doses of medication

Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for chronic conditions, infectious diseases, surgical and clinical care, cold-chain storage equipment, and more.

Emergency Medical Aid Dispatched to Displaced Communities in South Sudan

This week, Direct Relief dispatched an emergency medical shipment to support displaced communities in South Sudan, where ongoing conflict has forced thousands of families from their homes and severely limited access to essential care.

The shipment will support Transformation of the World in Christ (TWIC), a partner providing medical and humanitarian services to internally displaced people and refugees across Twic County and Warrap State. Many of those displaced have fled from other parts of South Sudan, including the Sudan border, with Twic County serving as a critical place of refuge.

These supplies include family hygiene kits, insect repellent, solar lights, and other essential medical items to help prevent infection and support clinics serving six IDP camps.

The shipment builds on Direct Relief's ongoing deliveries to health providers working to sustain care amid complex and evolving challenges.

Cold-Chain Equipment Supports Breast Cancer Care in Ghana

Breast Care International - a longstanding partner of Direct Relief working to expand early detection, treatment, and breast cancer care across Ghana - recently received five refrigerators and five universal power supplies that will enhance the organization's ability to safely store life-saving medicines and better serve patients.

BCI's mission focuses on breast health education, screening, counseling, and treatment support to reduce breast cancer mortality and improve the quality of life for women at risk across the country.

Direct Relief has supported BCI and its network of health facilities for more than a decade, contributing over $154 million in medical resources since 2014, and will continue to support efforts to strengthen access to essential care across Ghana.

Medical and Hurricane Relief Supplies Delivered in Southern Haiti

Direct Relief partner Hope for Haiti delivered hurricane relief supplies and other donated medical supplies in southern Haiti, including a rapid distribution to one of its healthcare partners, Nova Hope for Haiti. The delivery was supported through Direct Relief's ongoing gift-in-kind partnership, which helps strengthen access to essential medicines and medical supplies for healthcare providers across the country.

The distribution was built on prepositioned emergency supplies that allowed partners to respond quickly following Hurricane Melissa. "Having all of these healthcare hurricane kits prepositioned really allowed us to act immediately after Hurricane Melissa," said Linda Thelemaque, Hope for Haiti's Chief Program Officer.

The delivery is part of Direct Relief's ongoing partnership with Hope for Haiti to support healthcare access in Haiti through local partners.

Operational Snapshot

UNITED STATES

Direct Relief delivered 539 shipments containing 1.1 million doses of medication this past week to organizations, including the following:

Around the World

Globally, Direct Relief shipped over 1.5 million defined daily doses of medication, totaling 24,826 lbs., to countries including the following:

YEAR-TO-DATE

Since January 1, 2025, Direct Relief has delivered 29.6K shipments to 2,766 partner organizations in 54 U.S. states and territories and 91 countries. These shipments contained 319 million defined daily doses of medication, valued at $2 billion wholesale, totaling 4.3 million lbs.

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