OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean, the Canadian Red Cross, in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Jamaica Red Cross, is setting up an emergency medical clinic to help people affected by the disaster.
With support from donors and the Government of Canada, a multidisciplinary team of Canadian Red Cross humanitarian experts is traveling to Jamaica with the necessary equipment to assist in the response. Their efforts complement and strengthen the work of the Jamaica Red Cross, which was already on the ground when Category 5 Hurricane Melissa struck and continues to provide critical assistance.
Quick Facts:
- A Canadian Red Cross urgent care clinic is being rolled out in Jamaica with support from the Government of Canada and Canadian donors.
- Deployment seven humanitarian experts provide assistance together with the Jamaica Red Cross and the IFRC. The team will provide vital operational leadership and health expertise, including outreach services to communities severely impacted by the hurricane, medical supplies and medications, mental health and psychosocial support supplies, and operations management.
- Sent more than 24,000 emergency supplies for people in Jamaica, such as hygiene kits, shelter tool kits and mosquito nets, with support from the Government of Canada.
- Supported the response in Haiti to help people with shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene.
- Pharmaceutical kits, including medical supplies and medicines, are being provided to help people in Cuba.
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“The Red Cross is working tirelessly to help people affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The Canadian Red Cross is working alongside the Jamaica Red Cross and our international partners to provide emergency assistance, comfort and life-saving supplies. With the support of the Government of Canada and the generosity of donors, we are deploying an emergency medical clinic and a team of humanitarian experts to provide life-saving assistance to those who need it most.”
— Conrad Sauvé, President and CEO, Canadian Red Cross.
Those who would like to help those in the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Melissa are encouraged to make a donation to Hurricane Melissa Call online at redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111.
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Red Cross Donor Requests: [email protected] or 1-800-418-1111
About the Canadian Red Cross
Here in Canada and abroad, the Red Cross is ready to help people before, during and after a disaster. As a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which includes the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the Canadian Red Cross is committed to helping people and communities in Canada and around the world during difficult times and supporting them to build their resilience.
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