A request for urgent support was made to technical and financial partners. This was to strengthen efforts to prepare for and respond to a cholera outbreak. The goal is to limit the spread of the outbreak.
The outbreak was initially detected in a specific health district. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of cholera after suspected cases were reported. Further details about the outbreak and response efforts are available from the source publication, including the date when the outbreak was first detected and the actions being taken to address it.
. Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 24-08-2026 What happened, where and when? Between 19 and 26 August 2026, Liberia experienced a prolonged period of heavy rainfall that affected multiple parts of the country. Initial flooding and localized impacts were repo...
. EARLY ACTION PROTOCOL ACTIVATION Activation Overview The Lesotho Red Cross society has activated the Early Action Protocol for drought. This is based on the evolving El Niño conditions that will affect the 2026/2027 rainfall season, which is also a critical period for the count...
. Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 08-07-2026 What happened, where and when? A measles outbreak was confirmed in Shangombo District, Western Province, Zambia, following identification of the index case during Epidemiological Week 19 of 2026 (May 4-10, 2026)....
. This Incident Report describes events occurring in Moo (Mone) Township, Kler Lwee Htoo (Nyaunglebin) District in December 2025. On 3 December 2025, at approximately 12 pm, Burma Army soldiers from Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) #599, based at Moo (Mone) army camp, fired six 120...
. Notes Mpika District in Muchinga Province has been recording suspected cases of anthrax in Nabwalya Chiefdom. The chiefdom has four health facilities, namely Kalimba, Chaya, Kazembe, and Nabwalya Health Centres. It is located within a game area with abundant wildlife and has fo...
. Description Dengue remains a major public health concern in Bangladesh, with recurrent seasonal outbreaks that threaten life and stretch the health system's capacity. The 2026 outbreak has followed an unusual trajectory: national figures ran below the 2025 pace through mid-Augu...
Countries: Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo . Description of the Event Date of event 17-05-2026 What happened, where and when? Between 15 and 18 May 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) caused...
. SUMMARY OF THE EARLY ACTION PROTOCOL The IFRC’s Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) has approved a total of CHF 856,326 for the implementation of the Honduran Red Cross Early Action Plan (EAP). The approved amount consists of an allocation of CHF 368,466 for readiness and p...
. Developed by the National Disaster Centre (NDC) in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), with technical support from humanitarian partners. This report provides a national overview of the institutional, operational, and infrastructure capacities...
. The floods have had a profound impact on children, many of whom witnessed the loss of loved ones, the destruction of homes and schools, displacement from their communities, and uncertainty over missing family members. An estimated 17,000 children require mental health and psych...
