Category Archives: Press
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, [...]
UJA-Federation partners with AFYA Foundation to provide crucial medical supplies for Ukraine
Crucial medical supplies are being packed for Ukraine at the AFYA Foundation in Yonkers. On [...]
Helping communities impacted by California wildfires
Over the last 90 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies have been committed [...]
From the desk of Afya’s Founder & CEO: Our response to the withdrawal of foreign aid and US health funding
Federal funding cuts are destabilizing healthcare systems around the globe and in the U.S. As [...]