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In the aftermath of cyclone Tauktae in the Saurashtra region on the West Coast of India, there is a high risk of new COVID-19 outbreaks emerging in the coming weeks. Following the latest COVID-19 outbreak in India, Project HOPE has been working with local partners to mobilize procurements and shipments of critical medical supplies to hardest hit regions.

Dr. Tom Kenyon urges global vaccine equity and access, warning that situations can rapidly change where public health control measures are not in place and where people are not being vaccinated.

Communities reeling from record 2020 season brace for intensified severe storms tied to climate change

As India fights a devastating second wave of COVID-19 that is killing thousands of people each day, Project HOPE is taking part in international efforts to help tackle the deadly health crisis by providing aid and much-needed medical supplies. The health care system has been overwhelmed and unable to respond adequately to medical needs.

Infectious disease expert notes signs of COVID-19 progress, but underscores out-of-control state at global level.

Project HOPE Urges Action During Black Maternal Health Week

While almost every country has experienced disruption to its health services since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, several countries in Africa have been severely impacted, leading to the suspension of maternal, neonatal, and child health care.

U.S. progress with COVID-19 control is inseparable from global progress, states Project HOPE's Chief Health Officer Dr. Tom Kenyon

Navajo Nation reports no new COVID-19 infections in 24-hour period as vaccinations soar

"With half of Lebanon’s population already trapped in poverty, the other half is not far behind. As the Central Bank is running out of cash to pay for subsidies for basic goods, including food and medicines, widespread poverty is looming in Lebanon."

One year ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic emergency. Dr. Tom Kenyon, Chief Health Officer at Project HOPE and 21-year CDC veteran, issued the following statement on vaccine equity and public health precautions.