Global Update: Medical Aid at the Border; Polio Vaccine to Nicaragua; the Syrian Conflict
A look at Direct Relief s activities around the world.
Emergency medical supplies leave Direct Relief s warehouse bound for Syria. (Direct Relief photo)
In Summary
• Direct Relief is supporting health care organizations providing care to patients on either side of the U.S.-Mexico border.
• The organization is working with Mexico to deliver 650,000 doses of polio vaccine to Nicaragua this week.
• Direct Relief has provided a total of more than $234 million and 1.1 million pounds of aid to the Syrian conflict, which marked its 10th anniversary this month.