Category Archives: Press

Afya Delivers Mobility and Independence to Westchester Neighbors

On July 28, Afya partnered with the Yonkers Office for the Aging to distribute wheelchairs,...

Venezuela and Ebola: Two Crises, One Supply Shortage

In Venezuela, more than 2,200 people died and tens of thousands were displaced when 2...

Afya Announces Elizabeth Schroeder as Chair of the Board of Directors

A member of Afya's Board for the past two years and former Secretary and Interim Vice...

Get involved in ‘Spring Clean-Out for a Cause’: Give Medical Supplies a Second Life

This spring, don’t just clear space—create impact. Afya transforms surplus medical supplies into critical resources...

Home Pickups: Give Supplies a Second Life

When care needs change, essential medical equipment is often left unused in homes. Afya makes...

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...

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.