Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Niger . Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola concerns grow as deaths reported in displacement sites in Bunia Between 17 and 18 June, humanitarian organizations reported at least 13 deaths in two displacement sites in Bunia, Ituri Province. Respons
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. This Situation Report provides an update on the cholera outbreak response in Borno State, Nigeria, covering the period from 01 May - 01 June 2026.
. LETTER FROM THE HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR In 2025, Ethiopia continued to face a complex humanitarian situation shaped by the combined effects of conflict, climate shocks, displacement and disease outbreaks. Millions of people remained in need of critical assistance, particularly in areas affected b
. During the first quarter of 2026, populations across Aden, Lahj, Abyan, Shabwah, Marib, Taiz, Al Dhale’e, Hadramout, Al Mahweet, Hajjah, Hudaydah, Sana’a, Amran, and Dhamar continued to face complex and overlapping protection risks driven by protracted conflict, repeated climate-related shocks, ec
. In May, WFP assisted 178,030 people in drought‑affected communities in the Grand South of Madagascar, including 38,593 children under two and 32,159 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls who received specialized nutritious foods to prevent moderate acute malnutrition. Following Cyclones Fytia
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Niger . Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola concerns grow as deaths reported in displacement sites in Bunia Between 17 and 18 June, humanitarian organizations reported at least 13 deaths in two displacement sites in Bunia, Ituri Province. Respons
Trying to pinpoint a “focused writing time” in the year 2026 is a bit like trying to hit a moving target. As nice and stately as it sounds to nestle into a candlelit library, dipping the quill into ink for a whole evening of undistracted penmanship, it’s just not reality. Granted, others may be more
What does it actually take to plant a healthy church? Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss the joys, challenges, and realities of church planting. Drawing from Matt’s experience planting River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, they explore everything from assessing a call to church plant
. New analyses by experts at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) allow for detailed mapping of where El Nino-linked drought is most likely to impact crops and pasturelands. As the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecasts a stronger-than-usual cycle, FAO’s analy
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Countries: Sudan, Burundi, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania .
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. Situation Overview The humanitarian situation in Lebanon remains fragile despite the ceasefire in place since 17 April 2026. Hostilities continued and increased, predominantly in Nabatiyeh and South governorates, with new displacement orders and sporadic attacks being reported in the West Bekaa. O
. HIGHLIGHTS • Strong Hydrological Recovery: Haiti experienced a rapid transition from drought to widespread wet conditions in March 2026, with intense rainfall surpluses (>130–200%) fully restoring soil moisture and water resources and driving a peak in hydrological conditions. • April Stabiliza
. The analysis highlights a generaly satisfactory availability of staple food commodities such as wheat flour, rice, maize, sugar, vegetable oil, and black beans, with traders reporting only minor proportions of unavailability. In contrast, red beans stand out for their pronounced scarcity: more tha
. NOTABLE EVOLUTIONS AS OF JUNE 23 The health situation linked to the Ebola outbreak, declared on 15 May 2026, continues to deteriorate. Between 13 and 20 June 2026, confirmed cases increased by 28.2%, rising from 782 to 1,003, while 60 recoveries were recorded. Ituri remains the epicentre of the ou
. NOTABLE EVOLUTIONS AS OF JUNE 23 The health situation linked to the Ebola outbreak, declared on 15 May 2026, continues to deteriorate. Between 13 and 20 June 2026, confirmed cases increased by 28.2%, rising from 782 to 1,003, while 60 recoveries were recorded. Ituri remains the epicentre of the ou
Countries: World, Australia, Bangladesh, Japan, Kiribati, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Samoa, Vanuatu . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 16 June 2026: Dengue • Kiribati: Dengue transmission continues in Kiribati, with the outbreak ongoing since April 2025. As of 16
Countries: Poland, Ukraine . Summary 1. Total number of people in need and severity of humanitarian conditions. Evidence gathered indicates that 85% of households assessed are classified as being in need, including 6% facing critical needs, 23% facing severe needs and 56% facing moderate needs, Furt
. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Local Manufacturing Strategy is structured to position Kenya’s healthcare as an investment for social impact, equity, economic growth, commercial traction, and sustainability. As a catalyst for self-reliance and health security, the strategy advances Kenya’s strategic intere
. During the first quarter of 2026, populations across Aden, Lahj, Abyan, Shabwah, Marib, Taiz, Al Dhale’e, Hadramout, Al Mahweet, Hajjah, Hudaydah, Sana’a, Amran, and Dhamar continued to face complex and overlapping protection risks driven by protracted conflict, repeated climate-related shocks, ec
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Countries: Iraq, Syrian Arab Republic . Context As of the end of May 2026, Iraq generously hosts around 350,500 refugees and asylum-seekers, the majority (88%) of whom are Syrians. Close to 81% of this population resides in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. While most refugees and asylumseekers live in
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Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda . Depuis la déclaration de l’épidémie, l’IFRC a livré 23 kits d’inhumation sûre et digne (Safe and Dignified Burial – SDB), permettant de réaliser plus de 450 enterrements, ainsi que plus de 300 housses mortuaires, en
. Bridging emergency response and sustainable recovery through specialized infrastructure assessments in the Philippines A powerful 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake struck Sarangani on 8 June 2026, sending tremors across Southern Mindanao and severely affecting surrounding communities. The timing o
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. The month of May was marked by an expansion of non-State armed group (NSAG) activity into previously less-affected areas, including Namuno district—which had not experienced attacks since 2022. Against this backdrop, humanitarian access remained constrained due to insecurity, bureaucratic impedime
. On 15 June 2026, the fifteenth annual Global Humanitarian Policy Forum convened Member States, academics, and practitioners to reflect on the risks and trends that are shaping the world, and how the humanitarian system should adapt and respond. Across two panels, participants coalesced around a se
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. 1.Introduction In a global context where safe and legal pathways to seeking safety are virtually non-existent, those in need of them - who may include but is not limited to individuals with specific protection needs such as refugees, asylum-seekers, and victims of trafficking in persons – often ha
. At the signing ceremony, Mohammed Abdiker, IOM Chief of Staff, and Dr. Rami Ahmad, Vice President Operations at IsDB, highlighted the strong alignment between IOM’s global mandate and IsDB’s vision for sustainable and inclusive development. “At a time when displacement, climate pressures and protr
.4 million People in Need: 30.4 million People Helped Last Year: 753,246 Our Team: 112 employees Program Start: 2018 Across Sudan, conflict has forced families from their homes and into uncertain futures. In Zalingei, (a town in the Darfur region of Western Sudan), the lives of three displaced peopl
.5 million) aimed at strengthening child nutrition and local food systems. More than 25,000 people are expected to benefit from the funding. Implemented over a 48-month period, the project will boost the production of fortified complementary foods by upgrading four existing food processing facilitie
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