Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 257 shipments of requested medical aid to 37 U.S. states and territories and 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.8 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included specialty therapies, chronic disease medications, antibiotics, protective equipment, and cold chain storage equipment. Investing in Long-Term Health Systems in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico continues to face persistent challenges, including the long-term effects of hurricanes, earthquakes, infrastructure strain, and gaps in access to healthcare services — particularly in rural and underserved communities. Community-based providers across the island remain critical to delivering care in neighborhoods where transportation barriers, power instability, and limited resources can disrupt services. On Feb.…