India, Oct. 23 -- Direct Relief, through its Power for Health initiative, is supporting rural health facilities in the Philippines with solar power and battery storage to help maintain essential care services during electricity outages, according to an Oct. 22, 2026 report by Noah Smith, Direct Relief. The report says 18 resilient power projects are underway or complete, with power systems installed at community clinics providing primary care as well as a birthing center.
Project scope and partners
Direct Relief reported that it has worked with Health Futures Foundation, Inc. since 2014 and has also worked with the Philippines’ Wadah Foundation on one project.
The report described the project portfolio as follows:
* Total projects funde...