Direct Relief sent recently a shipment of Insulin and other medical aid to Aden to support health services in the country
The temperature-controlled shipment was shipped in coordination with Yemen Aid, founded in 2016, to support Yemen’s health sector with the distribution of medical aid to more than 50 hospitals, mobile clinics, ambulance services, a breast cancer diagnosis center, and more.
Direct Relief has provided more than $14 million in medical support to health organizations in Yemen since 2009
Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered shipments of requested medical aid to Yemen and 23 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 8.5 million defined daily doses of medication.
Medications and supplies shipped recently included cardiovascular medications, antibiotics, diabetes management medications, pharmaceutical-grade refrigeration units, surgical supplies, personal protective equipment, and more.
Last year Yemen Aid has successfully delivered over $1.7 million worth of medical supplies to cancer treatment centers throughout the country, marking a significant step in improving cancer care and health outcomes for patients facing this devastating illness.