How Project C.U.R.E. Delivers Lifesaving Supplies to Hospitals in Need

July 14, 2025

Project C.U.R.E. is the world’s largest distributor of donated medical supplies and equipment to under-resourced hospitals and clinics around the world.

Since its founding in 1987, Project C.U.R.E. has delivered more than 2,000 cargo containers to over 135 countries. Each container holds $350,000 to $400,000 worth of medical equipment and supplies. These shipments give hospitals and clinics the essential tools they need to improve diagnosis, treatment, surgical care, and childbirth outcomes.

What makes Project C.U.R.E. effective is their needs-based model. Before any aid is sent, the organization conducts detailed, on-site assessments to make sure each item is relevant and usable by the receiving facility. This eliminates waste and ensures real impact.

In addition to shipping supplies, Project C.U.R.E. also runs:

  • C.U.R.E. Clinics – Volunteers travel to host countries to provide short-term medical services and training alongside local healthcare workers.
  • C.U.R.E. Kits – Suitcase-sized bags of basic medical supplies that volunteers can carry to communities in need.
  • C.U.R.E. College – Training programs focused on reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, using hands-on, low-resource teaching models.

The organization is powered by more than 30,000 volunteers annually, logging over 160,000 hours. Project C.U.R.E. also operates warehouses in seven U.S. cities and responded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic—delivering more than 4.5 million pieces of PPE to frontline workers in the U.S.

Why does this matter to healthcare professionals? Because most hospitals served by Project C.U.R.E. treat between 40,000 and 100,000 patients per year. After receiving shipments:

  • 95% of facilities increased the number of patients they could treat
  • 69% improved their ability to diagnose and manage chronic and infectious diseases
  • Many launched entirely new procedures they previously couldn’t offer

If you’re a healthcare professional looking to support global care or partner on supply chain outreach, Project C.U.R.E. is a proven, efficient way to extend your impact.

Learn more at projectcure.org.

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