News and Updates
News and updates on Afya's work delivering lifesaving supplies and equipment around the world.
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 Directors. All...
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Webinar Invitation: Inside Ukraine’s Healthcare Crisis
We invite you to a live webinar on the ongoing and urgent humanitarian and healthcare crisis in...
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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. For four...
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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 an extreme...
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Afya Mobilizes Urgent Medical Relief for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Yonkers, NY — October 31, 2025 — As Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 storm with 185 MPH...
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2025 Progress Update
Between January and October 2025, Afya reached 1.75M lives in 28 countries.
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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 of Directors....
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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 to support...
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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 the Grenadines,...
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Kerr County, Texas Floods – July 2025 Support Afya’s Disaster Response Efforts
Texas faced catastrophic flooding and tragic loss of life over the Fourth of July weekend. Torrential rains...
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