On the night of July 30, 2024, rural areas in Kerala, a western Indian state, experienced unprecedented flooding. While these communities frequently face intense storms, the resulting landslides caused widespread destruction, severely impacting villages and disrupting essential healthcare services.
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, a long-term partner of Direct Relief, operates a hospital close to the affected regions. Within a week, Amrita’s Disaster Management Medical Unit had provided free care to over 1,200 landslide survivors, deployed a mobile medical unit to reach remote areas, and received additional medical supplies from Direct Relief. These shipments included critical items such as medications, gloves, masks, and protective face shields, all vital for ongoing relief efforts.
Direct Relief continues to support partner organizations long after a disaster strikes, responding to ongoing needs even after media attention subsides. In the months following the Kerala landslides, the organization fulfilled extensive requests from Amrita, delivering $7.2 million worth of medical aid across 14 shipments.
Later in the year, as communities affected by the landslides still required assistance, Direct Relief partnered with FedEx to maintain a steady flow of supplies. The largest post-landslide shipment delivered through this collaboration provided essential medicines and medical equipment to treat both acute and chronic conditions.
This joint effort highlights the value of strong partnerships during crises. By combining Direct Relief’s capacity to mobilize resources, FedEx’s logistical expertise, and the local knowledge of healthcare providers, the collaboration ensured timely support for disaster-impacted communities and helped residents continue on the path to recovery.
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Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, a long-term partner of Direct Relief, operates a hospital close to the affected regions. Within a week, Amrita’s Disaster Management Medical Unit had provided free care to over 1,200 landslide survivors, deployed a mobile medical unit to reach remote areas, and received additional medical supplies from Direct Relief. These shipments included critical items such as medications, gloves, masks, and protective face shields, all vital for ongoing relief efforts.
Direct Relief continues to support partner organizations long after a disaster strikes, responding to ongoing needs even after media attention subsides. In the months following the Kerala landslides, the organization fulfilled extensive requests from Amrita, delivering $7.2 million worth of medical aid across 14 shipments.
Later in the year, as communities affected by the landslides still required assistance, Direct Relief partnered with FedEx to maintain a steady flow of supplies. The largest post-landslide shipment delivered through this collaboration provided essential medicines and medical equipment to treat both acute and chronic conditions.
This joint effort highlights the value of strong partnerships during crises. By combining Direct Relief’s capacity to mobilize resources, FedEx’s logistical expertise, and the local knowledge of healthcare providers, the collaboration ensured timely support for disaster-impacted communities and helped residents continue on the path to recovery.
Click here to know more about FedEx Cares.