FedEx and Direct Relief Deliver 52 Tons of Critical Medical Aid for Ukrainians
26 Junho 2022 - 07:16PM
Business Wire
Second humanitarian relief flight provides
resources to those impacted by Ukraine crisis
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and Direct Relief continue to support
those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. On Sunday, June 26,
FedEx Express safely delivered 52 tons of critical medical aid to
Poland from the United States via a FedEx humanitarian relief
flight. This follows FedEx and Direct Relief’s first charter flight
of aid for Ukrainian refugees in March and is the latest in a
continuous series of shipments from Direct Relief.
Aid aboard the FedEx Express Boeing 777 cargo aircraft included
substantial quantities of emergency medicines and supplies,
including health kits, trauma and wound care items, chronic disease
and chemical exposure medications, and antibiotics. All items were
provided at the request of, and approved by, Ukraine’s Ministry of
Health and local Ukrainian organizations. Direct Relief team
members were on site for the offload and the aid will be
distributed to health facilities within Ukraine.
“As the war enters its fourth month, Direct Relief’s support and
solidarity remain steadfastly with the people of Ukraine,” said
Thomas Tighe, Direct Relief President and CEO. “In addition to the
heartbreaking loss of life and human toll, the war has had a
devastating impact on health services in the country, and Direct
Relief is committed to bolstering care with a continuous supply of
medical aid. FedEx has created a powerful force multiplier for good
with this most recent charter, and it’s an incredible example of
what’s needed to address this crisis.”
Since February 24, Direct Relief has provided more than 750 tons
of medical aid in response to the crisis, from field medic packs —
which contain items to address trauma, including tourniquets and
wound dressings — to diabetes and cancer medications.
“It is gratifying to be able use our global network to support
these critical missions, and with this charter flight we hope to
make a small contribution to what is still a major humanitarian
situation,” said Karen Reddington, regional president of Europe,
FedEx Express.
FedEx has donated more than $2.3 million in humanitarian aid to
support those impacted by the conflict in Ukraine, including $1
million that has been allocated for in-kind shipping with the
company’s longstanding nonprofit partners. Utilizing its global
network and unparalleled logistics expertise, FedEx has been able
to help organizations including Direct Relief, Heart to Heart
International, International Medical Corps, the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and World
Central Kitchen, respond during this crisis. Learn more at
fedexcares.com.
About FedEx Corp.
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses
worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and
business services. With annual revenue of $94 billion, the company
offers integrated business solutions through operating companies
competing collectively, operating collaboratively, and innovating
digitally under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked
among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx
inspires its 550,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the
highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their
customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people
and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully,
with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn
more, please visit fedex.com/about.
About Direct Relief
A humanitarian organization committed to improving the health
and lives of people affected by poverty and emergencies, Direct
Relief delivers lifesaving medical resources throughout the U.S.
and world to communities in need—without regard to politics,
religion, or ability to pay. For more information, visit
https://www.DirectRelief.org.
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