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El Salvador: Regional Humanitarian Fund and Anticipatory Action - Municipalities with Response Activities

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Gabbard accuses Fauci of lying about COVID discussions

DOJ joins with New York nuns fighting transgender law

World Refugee Day: global displaced population in 2025 - DG ECHO Daily Map | 19/06/2026

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Contractor fired after video shows him harassing dad, daughters in women's restroom

Experience of abuse, seeking safety and decision-making among refugees and migrants in Italy (June 2026)

Countries: Italy, World . This infographic draws on longitudinal 4Mi data collected in 2024 and 2025, among refugees and migrants who arrived in Italy from African countries via the Central Mediterranean Route, exploring how past experiences of violence and abuse along the journey relate to decision

Half of Americans can’t afford healthcare, Gallup poll says

Niger at a crossroads: What happens after reaching Niger? Understanding onward movements, immobility, and risks (May 2026)

. Key findings Most respondents (87%) were initially planning to continue their journey beyond Niger. Among respondents planning to move onward (n=443), half (50%) reported lacking sufficient information on migration rules and regulations in their destination, a gap that could push them into unsafe

Niger at a crossroads: Understanding refugee and migrant movements to Niger (May 2026)

. Key findings Nigerians make up more than half (55%) of the sample. Among them (n=279), the majority come from only two regions: Borno (36%) and Kano (25%). Refugees and migrants moving to Niger cite economic aspirations as their main motivation (93%), with violence, insecurity and conflict as addi

Pakistan: WHO and Sindh inaugurate a vaccination centre to serve 2.5 million people in District South, Karachi

.5 million people from District South. The model Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) centre – supported by WHO with financial assistance from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance – was inaugurated by Sindh’s Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, and WHO’s Representative in Pa

WHO mission reviews preparedness and health system needs across five counties in Liberia

. Conducted in collaboration with the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), county health authorities and other partners, the visit provided an opportunity to engage frontline health workers and identify priorities for streng

Strengthening access to safe blood saves lives in Nigeria

. She needed urgent surgery. But first, her family had to find blood. “My relative had already donated during the first surgery,” she said. “We were calling people, searching everywhere. Some were willing but couldn’t donate. Others were unavailable.” After hours of searching, compatible blood was f

Ethiopia: One Drop of Humanity: A Humane Act Saves a Life and Restores Light

. A child battling severe anemia regains strength because someone took a few minutes to roll up a sleeve and donate. Another person, living with corneal blindness,, can see the faces of loved ones again because a grieving family honored the wish of a cornea donor. These quiet acts of compassion were

Mobilising trusted community voices to strengthen Lassa fever prevention in Nigeria

. For many of them, daily interactions with commuters across rural and urban communities place them on the front lines of information sharing. Now equipped with practical knowledge and communication tools, they are helping to spread life-saving messages on how to prevent infection and seek care earl

DR Congo: Multi-Country Ebola Disease outbreak caused By the Bundibugyo virus Situation Report No. 5

. The Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus (BVD) continues to evolve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with sustained transmission in eastern provinces and cross-border transmission resulting in epidemiologically linked cases in Uganda. Against a backdrop of ins

U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed

World: Turkish Red Crescent Monthly Activity Bulletin - May 2026

Countries: World, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, occupied Palestinian territory, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen . Afghanistan Afghanistan Social Assistance Activities As part of the Afghanistan Social Assistance Activities, 800 food parcels consisting of 9 essential food items were distributed to vulnera

Lebanon: Ad-Hoc Inter-Sector Coordination Group Minutes of Meeting - 19 June 2026

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WFP Benin Country Brief, June 2026

. KEY HIGHLIGHTS • Critical funding gaps and displacement are constraining response capacity while increasing pressure on host communities and needs. • WFP expanded emergency response activities into the region of Borgou for the first time, supporting refugees from Nigeria and displaced persons from

DR Congo: DRC - Minutes of the Ad Hoc Meeting on the Ebola Response - Bunia, June 10, 2026

. POINTS D’ACTIONS • Partage systématique des pipelines et documents logistiques • Consolidation des cargaisons pour optimiser les vols cargo • Anticipation des besoins via Kigali • Organisation obligatoire de la manutention par les partenaires • Coordination accrue pour réception des cargos DG ECHO

Nigeria — North-west Nigeria — Zamfara State Flash Report 291 (16 June 2026)

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Mexico: Regional Situation Report #5: Measles in the Americas Region (18 June 2026)

Countries: Mexico, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), El Salvador, Guatemala, Peru . Situation Overview Between epidemiological week (EW) 1 and EW 23 of 2026 (ending on 13 June 2026), the Region of the Americas reported 22,324 confirmed measles cases from 17 countries and territories, including 38 de

World: Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Surveillance in the Americas (Vol. 32, No. 19 - 20) - 23 May 2026

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Disease Outbreak News: Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda (19 June 2026)

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to evolve rapidly, with sustained transmission and increasing numbers of reported cases. As of 17 June, a cumulative of 896 confirmed cases, including 2

Iran: Middle East Emergency: Three-Month Impact Report (March - May 2026)

Countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of), Afghanistan, Armenia, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye, World . Humanitarian context The military escalation in the Middle East that began on 28 February 2026 has evolved into a highly volatile regional crisis, marked by sustained hostilit

oPt: Thirst as a weapon [EN/AR]

. This report highlights the catastrophic collapse of the water situation in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war of genocide and the unprecedented escalation of health and psychological risks threatening civilian lives. It also examines the grave consequences of military control over more than 60% o

Ukraine FSLC: Household Income Protection Advocacy Note, March 2026

. Household Income Protection Advocacy Note: "When Livelihoods Build Resilience, Income Becomes Protection" Ukraine is a middle-income economy where vulnerability is driven by the cumulative impacts of war rather than structural poverty trends. Traditional indicators often fail to capture the speed

Bangladesh: Health Cluster Meeting Minutes (10 June 2026)

. A virtual Health Cluster meeting was convened to review key public health priorities and emergency preparedness efforts in Bangladesh on 10 June 2026. Participants received a technical briefing on the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, emphasizing

Bangladesh: Health Cluster Meeting Minutes_02 June 2026

. A virtual Health Cluster meeting was convened to review key public health priorities and emergency preparedness efforts in Bangladesh on 10 June 2026. Participants received a technical briefing on the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, emphasizing

World: The climate crisis is a health crisis: Generating evidence and influencing action in humanitarian settings

.6 billion people live in areas highly vulnerable to climate change. In particular, communities based in fragile and conflict-affected regions are among the most exposed, least accountable and least equipped to respond to the drivers and impacts of the climate crisis. Climate-related hazards already

Bangladesh: Health Cluster Meeting Minutes on Measles Outbreak (19 April 2026)

. A virtual Health Cluster meeting with 40 participants reviewed progress of the measles vaccination campaign and coordination support to the government on 19 April 2026. EPI reported strong phased SIA implementation targeting 95% coverage, focusing on high-risk and hard-to-reach areas with mop-up a

Bangladesh: Health Cluster Meeting Minutes on Measles Outbreak_19 April 2026

. A virtual Health Cluster meeting with 40 participants reviewed progress of the measles vaccination campaign and coordination support to the government on 19 April 2026. EPI reported strong phased SIA implementation targeting 95% coverage, focusing on high-risk and hard-to-reach areas with mop-up a

DR Congo: IOM Conducts Over 1 Million Health Screenings, Scales Up Ebola Response

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda . “Human mobility is central to both the spread and containment of infectious diseases,” said Frantz Celestin, IOM Regional Director for East, Horn and Southern Africa. “With more than one million health screenings alr

DR Congo: L’OIM franchit le cap du million de dépistages sanitaires et intensifie sa réponse à l’épidémie d’Ebola

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda . « La mobilité humaine est au cœur à la fois de la propagation et de la limitation de la transmission des maladies infectieuses », a déclaré Frantz Celestin, Directeur régional de l’OIM pour l’Afrique orientale, la Co

Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response

. The shipment included medical items for first-aid disaster response, as well as a range of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to protect first responders during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents. The consignment comprises items donated by the ICRC alongside humani

Is the Bible Invited to the Juneteenth Cookout?

Imagine you’re throwing a Juneteenth party. You invite your friends and neighbors . . . and in through the door walks the Bible. As you welcome your guests and celebrate with them, you look over at the Bible, wondering what it’s doing. Your chest tightens as you nervously rehearse what it might say

Haiti: Evaluation Rapide Multisectorielle (ERM) : Date de l'évaluation : 09/06/2026 au 13/06/2026 Communes : Saint-Marc

. Aperçu du choc et contexte Le 9 mai 2026, des affrontements armés ont éclaté dans la localité de Robert, située entre Liancourt et Saint-Marc, à Morne Tapion, causant des pertes humaines, des blessés et d'importants dégâts matériels. Le 27 mai 2026, dans l'après-midi, de nouveaux combats ont touch

Bangladesh: Health Cluster Meeting Minutes on Measles Outbreak (2nd April 2026)

. A virtual Health Cluster meeting was held on 2 April 2026 to review the ongoing measles outbreak and strengthen coordinated response efforts, with participation from 68 partner representatives. Government, WHO, UNICEF, IEDCR, and partners highlighted ongoing actions, including enhanced surveillanc

Türkiye - UNICEF: Okula Dönüş Ebeveyn Anketi Raporu - 2025-26 Eğitim Öğretim Yılı - Mayıs 2026 [TR]

Countries: Türkiye, Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic .

Türkiye - UNICEF: Back to School Parents Survey Report - 2025-26 Academic Year - May 2026

Countries: Türkiye, Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic . As Türkiye continues efforts to ensure inclusive access to education, findings from the Back-to-School (BTS) Parents Survey confirm that school exclusion remains a persistent and systemic challenge, particularly for refugee and vulnerable children. Th