News Monitor
The blockage of the main drainage systems by trash is impeding the recession of water levels, while there are growing concerns about increasing water-borne diseases and social tensions.
Hundreds of drones and missiles have struck Ukraine, with at least four children injured in the strikes. Across the country, entire cities remain without stable electricity and water supplies.
The plan covers the six-month period of September 2024-February 2025, envisioning a US$135 million funding need for the response by WHO, Member States, partners including Africa CDC and researchers.
Ten months into the war, Gazans are crowded into an ever-shrinking space without adequate sanitation or healthcare and are repeatedly uprooted by evacuation orders that also disrupt the aid centres.
UNHCR has released an update highlighting the ongoing challenges for displaced families across Yemen. With 4.5 million people displaced and 18.2 million needing aid, the scale of the crisis is immense.
Deadly attacks continue to intensify in Rakhine State with a surge in casualties and displacement and reports of increasing numbers of people seeking shelter and protection in Bangladesh.
Humanitarian access in Rakhine has become extremely challenging. Critical services are jeopardised, exacerbated by electricity, telecommunications and internet blackouts since January.
The vessel, which departed from Djibouti carrying 25 Ethiopian migrants along with two Yemeni nationals, sank near the Dubab district in Bani Al-Hakam sub-district.
About 4.9 million people are stranded due to floods, with Feni, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Cumilla, Khagrachari and Chittagong being among the most affected districts as five rivers pass danger levels.
Nearly half of Haiti’s population suffers from acute hunger, a situation worsened by gangs controlling key transport routes, including up to 90% of the capital.
The second outbreak since the start of the war 16 months ago is threatening displaced communities across the country, warns UNHCR. Of particular concern are Kassala, Gedaref and Jazirah states.
The second outbreak since the start of the war 16 months ago is threatening displaced communities across the country, warns UNHCR. Of particular concern are Kassala, Gedaref and Jazirah states.
During August alone, the Israeli forces have issued 12 evacuation orders – on average, once every two days – forcing as many as 250,000 people to move yet again.
DR Congo: Mpox outbreak raises alarm in eastern and southern Africa as cases increase among children
The new variant of the mpox virus (clade Ib) has been identified in all affected countries except South Africa, which is causing concern due to its potential for wider transmission across age groups.
The ICRC has not managed to bring humanitarian relief into the city to this day, despite numerous efforts. We call on the parties to the conflict to respect their obligations under IHL.
Report shows about 62.9 million people, or 25% of the analysed population in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity.
Seven years after more than 700,000 people fled violence in Myanmar, Save the Children interviewed more than 70 Rohingya refugees, mostly women and adolescent children, in Cox’s Bazar.
Some national statistical offices in the region say they don’t have enough staff working on climate data, and others do not have a unit dedicated to it, according to an Asian Development Bank survey.
Approximately 1.8 million people may experience food insecurity between October 2024 and March 2025 due to the impact of El Niño. The appeal will improve local resilience in the most affected areas.
Approximately 1.8 million people may experience food insecurity between October 2024 and March 2025 due to the impact of El Niño. The appeal will improve local resilience in the most affected areas.
Approximately 1.8 million people may experience food insecurity between October 2024 and March 2025 due to the impact of El Niño. The appeal will improve local resilience in the most affected areas.
This initial delivery will reach 13,000 people with provisions. WFP has food and nutrition supplies for around 500,000 people ready to move swiftly through the newly reopened route.