Direct Relief's Humanitarian Activity for the week of 05/29/2026 - 06/05/2026

Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 584 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 3.6 million defined daily doses of medication

Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for infectious and chronic diseases, diagnostic and diabetes management supplies, personal protective equipment, and more.

Solar Microgrid Supports Dialysis Care in Sudan

Direct Relief has partnered with the Habib Alrahman Charity Foundation, or HACF, to install a $185,000 solar and battery microgrid at its kidney center in Omdurman, Sudan. The system is designed to provide more reliable power for dialysis treatments and other essential health services at a facility where electricity disruptions have become a routine challenge amid ongoing violence and instability since 2023.

HACF was founded by Dr. Hatim Hassan, a Sudanese-born nephrologist and Mayo Clinic physician-scientist, with the mission of expanding access to free dialysis, transplant, and kidney care services in Sudan. The organization operates specialized renal care centers in Omdurman and Port Sudan. At least 6,000 people in Sudan are estimated to have end-stage renal disease and require regular dialysis to survive, though Dr. Hassan believes the true number may be significantly higher. For these patients, reliable electricity is essential to maintaining uninterrupted access to lifesaving treatment.

Located adjacent to Khartoum, Omdurman has experienced repeated disruptions to power and healthcare infrastructure throughout the conflict. Direct Relief's Power for Health initiative has supported HACF with more than $240,000 in grant funding, including the installation of the microgrid, the provision of hemodialysis supplies, and the purchase of transplant medications. Since 2023, Direct Relief's support for health response efforts across Sudan has totaled more than $31 million.

Health Partners in Haiti Receive Emergency Medical Supplies

As recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Melissa, a shipment of emergency medical supplies departs Direct Relief's headquarters for Les Cayes, Haiti.

The shipment will support two longtime health partners serving communities in southern Haiti: Hope for Haiti and Maison de Naissance, which will both receive field medic packs. The backpacks are designed for use by emergency response personnel and healthcare workers providing triage care outside of clinic walls.

In addition to the packs, the shipment includes women's hygiene products, mosquito repellent, stethoscopes, and medications used to treat chronic and complex health conditions, including diabetes, heart failure, cancer, and autoimmune diseases, to support healthcare in areas that continue to recover from Hurricane Melissa.

Operational Snapshot

UNITED STATES

Direct Relief delivered 554 shipments containing 3.2 million doses of medication this past week to organizations, including the following:

Around the World

Globally, Direct Relief shipped over 1.1 million defined daily doses of medication, totaling 32,943 lbs., to countries including the following:

Year-To-Date

Since January 1, 2026, Direct Relief has delivered 9,707 shipments to 2,017 partner organizations in 53 U.S. states and territories and 72 countries.

These shipments contained 134.5M defined daily doses of medication valued at $829.1M (wholesale) and totaled 1.5M lbs.

IN THE NEWS

Direct Relief Sending $2.5 Million in Medical Aid to Congo for Deadly Ebola Outbreak - The Santa Barbara Independent

Direct Relief Responds to Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo

Direct Relief Responds to Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa | News Channel 3-12

Direct Relief Delivers Donated HIV Treatment for Children in Rwanda - ReliefWeb

Direct Relief Delivers Pediatric HIV Medicine to Rwanda Amid HIV Aid Disruptions - VisionMedia

Buffalo's Jericho Road Community Health Center on the frontlines of Ebola crisis in Congo | Buffalo Toronto Public Media

DAF Embassy, Direct Relief partner to support Ebola response in DR Congo | Ghana News Agency

South Sudan Border Crisis: Equipping Local Groups for Life-Saving Care - WN.com

Ebola Outbreak 2026: Questions and Answers with Direct Relief's Dr. Jeffrey Samuel - ReliefWeb