Category Archives: Press

Afya Welcomes Margaret Streicker, Alex Crisses, and Estefanía Montoya to Its Board of Directors

This year, Afya welcomed Margaret Streicker, Alex Crisses, and Estefanía Montoya to our Board of...

Webinar Invitation: Inside Ukraine’s Healthcare Crisis

We invite you to a live webinar on the ongoing and urgent humanitarian and healthcare...

Four Years Since the War Began — Afya Stands With Ukraine

Today marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022....

State of Emergency Declared in NYS — How Afya Is Ready to Help

Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for New York State ahead of...

Afya Mobilizes Urgent Medical Relief for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Yonkers, NY — October 31, 2025 — As Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 storm with...

2025 Progress Update

Between January and October 2025, Afya reached 1.75M lives in 28 countries.

Afya Welcomes Two New Board Members: Michael Vickers and Peter T. Gelfman

In August of 2025, Afya welcomed Michael Vickers and Peter T. Gelfman to our Board...

Rapid Response in Action: Afya and GEM Deliver Critical IV Supplies to Texas Flood Zones

When devastating floods struck Texas in July 2025, Afya reacted quickly and dispatched medical aid...

Afya assesses medical supply needs in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

In July 2025, Afya completed a pivotal health system strengthening visit to St. Vincent and...

Afya in Action: Delivering Relief During the January 2025 Southern California Wildfires

In early January 2025, a series of devastating wildfires swept across Southern California—destroying homes, schools,...