Direct Relief International

Projects

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  Maternal and Child Health Initiative in Afghanistan

  Improving Education and Health Services for Vulnerable Families
  

  In one of the most dangerous places on earth, a courageous woman is training nurse-midwives to deliver basic health care services for mothers and children.
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  Haiti AIDS Monitoring

  Tracking HIV/AIDS Data
  

  This powerful new tool for tracking HIV/AIDS testing and treatment at multiple levels was developed by Direct Relief International, with support from the Abbott Fund and a range of other partners.
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  Cambodia Nutrition Project

  Addressing Childhood Malnutrition
  

  The Abbott Fund supports training, staff and education facilities to improve the health of Cambodia’s women and children. Years of war and civil unrest have resulted in significant health challenges. Nearly half of Cambodian children under age 5 are underweight and/or malnourished.
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  Diabetes Education in Bolivia

  Improving Diabetes Screening, Treatment and Awareness
  

  In Cochabamba, Bolivia’s third-largest city, an estimated 10 percent of adults suffer from diabetes. The Abbott Fund works to educate, counsel and care for the country's diabetes sufferers while backing a new digital records system to track patient data.
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  Disaster Relief Program

  Supporting Relief Efforts Around the World
  

  As part of its commitment to responsible global citizenship, Abbott and the Abbott Fund have a long history of providing humanitarian relief around the world.