Countries: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania . Context and Background Communities across the Sahel continue to face deep and overlapping crises driven by dwindling natural resources, the impacts of climate change, persistent violence, and communal tensions. Limited access to electricity, which is affe
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. HIGHLIGHTS A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck 32 km offshore west of Maasim, Sarangani on 08 June at 7:37 a.m. local time. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has since recorded more than 2,000 aftershocks, with further seismic activity expected. Government figures ind
Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan . Key findings Over three quarters of children surveyed had been unable to access education or training in Pakistan. Access to health services is also severely constrained. Precarious housing arrangements are common among unaccompanied children, a quarter of whom wer
. "Following recent assessment missions conducted in Khazan Jedeed, SI identified severe humanitarian needs affecting displaced populations and host communities in one of the main displacement hubs of East Darfur. The assessment highlighted critical multisectoral needs in a context of continued popu
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. On this particular morning, he is the one bringing his child for vaccination. “His mother needed some rest, so I brought Petito to receive his polio and tuberculosis vaccines. We want him to receive all his vaccines on time,” he says, highlighting the importance his family places on protecting the
. To support implementation of the strategy, the Ministry of Health Zanzibar, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and with financial support from the Embassy of Ireland, conducted a social and behavioral assessment on Acute Watery Diarrhoea (AWD) and cholera across Unguja from
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. The SHF First Standard Allocation 2026, of USD 40 million, represents a targeted and strategic contribution to addressing Sudan's most critical humanitarian gaps. Guided by the Humanitarian Coordinator's vision to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality, this allocation will support the restora
. The SHF First Standard Allocation 2026, of USD 40 million [1], represents a targeted and strategic contribution to addressing Sudan's most critical humanitarian gaps. Guided by the Humanitarian Coordinator's vision to reduce preventable morbidity and mortality, this allocation will support the res
. SITUATION OVERVIEW The Kyrgyz Republic, a landlocked mountainous country, has seen steady economic growth but still faces development challenges and lower income levels than many other Asia nations. Rural communities make up around 60 percent of the 7.4 million population, with poverty affecting 2
. Key Weekly Highlights as of 07 April 2026 • In the past week, 316 new suspected cases and 1 death (CFR: 0.3%) were reported across 9 counties. • In the last 14 days of reporting (onset from 25 March 2026 to 07 April 2026), 544 new cases and 5 deaths (CFR: 0.9%) were reported in 10 counties. Most o
. Key Weekly Highlights as of 13 April 2026 • In the past week, 171 new suspected cases and 0 deaths (CFR: 0.0%) were reported across 5 counties. • In the last 14 days of reporting (onset from 31 March 2026 to 13 April 2026), 574 new cases and 2 deaths (CFR: 0.3%) were reported in 10 counties. Most
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. Key Weekly Highlights as of 19 April 2026 • In the past week, 191 new suspected cases and 1 death (CFR: 0.5%) were reported across 7 counties. • In the last 14 days of reporting (onset from 06 April 2026 to 19 April 2026), 627 new cases and 2 deaths (CFR: 0.3%) were reported in 9 counties. Most of
. Key Weekly Highlights as of 27 April 2026 • In the past week, 189 new suspected cases and 1 death (CFR: 0.5%) were reported across 6 counties, a 1% reduction from the cases reported last week (191 cases) • In the last 14 days of reporting (onset from 14 April 2026 to 27 April 2026), 600 new cases
. Key Weekly Highlights as of 05 May 2026 • In the past week, 116 new suspected cases and 1 death (CFR: 0.9%) were reported across 6 counties, a 38.6% reduction from the cases reported last week (189 cases) • In the last 14 days of reporting (onset from 22 April 2026 to 05 May 2026), 342 new cases a
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. In 2025, Linha Verde 1458 registered 17,656 cases, with 89.5% resolved during the call and a 97% feedback closure rate. Most cases were information requests (49.5%), followed by positive feedback (20.2%), technical issues (18.8%) and complaints (7.8%). All sensitive cases, including GBV, child pro
. Key Weekly Highlights as of 11 May 2026 • In the past week, 158 new suspected cases and 1 death (CFR: 0.6%) were reported across 6 counties, a 151% increase from the cases reported last week (63 cases) • In the last 14 days of reporting (onset from 28 April 2026 to 11 May 2026), 304 new cases and
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. Key Weekly Highlights as of 01 June 2026 • In the past week, 221 new suspected cases and 2 deaths (CFR: 0.9%) were reported across 5 counties, a 38.1% decrease from the cases reported last week (358 cases). • In the last 14 days of reporting (onset from 19 May 2026 to 01 June 2026), 660 new cases
Countries: Kenya, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan .
Countries: Thailand, Myanmar . Overview For over four decades, Thailand has provided safe refuge to people fleeing conflict and persecution in Myanmar. Today, a protracted refugee population remains in nine temporary shelters along the Thai– Myanmar border. Initially established as emergency measure
Countries: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania . Context and Background Communities across the Sahel continue to face deep and overlapping crises driven by dwindling natural resources, the impacts of climate change, persistent violence, and communal tensions. Limited access to electricity, which is affe
USA (MNN) — Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” A 2025 Pew Research Center survey found that only 25 percent of parents regularly talk to their kids about religion. Greg Yoder of Keys for Kids Ministries calls it a missed op
Pakistan (MNN) — An acid attack on a female doctor in Quetta has renewed concerns about the safety of women across Pakistan. Doctor Mahnoor Nasir was attacked while working at a hospital in Quetta on Saturday, sparking protests and calls for greater protections for women. The incident also highlight
Middle East (MNN) — Imagine a map of the world, with a small fire hovering over every country where active conflict is happening. There would be many fires to track, wouldn’t there? People in the Middle East today live in the midst of conflicts that are anything but simple. Roots go deep, and histor
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. The aid entering Gaza has remained largely insufficient, both in quantity and in quality, while nearly the entire population depends on life-saving services. The recent decision by the Israeli High Court to reject the INGOs’ appeal regarding the registration law is deeply concerning. The registrat
. On 24 May 2026, an armed group affiliated with the self-proclaimed LAAF, the de facto authorities in eastern and southern Libya, arbitrarily arrested the 10 humanitarian activists from eight different countries. The four men and six women were arrested while en route to Sirte to negotiate with loc
. Between January and May, more than 420,800 people were displaced across South Sudan due to conflict, according to IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix figures. This includes over 324,100 people displaced by violence in Jonglei State: 261,570 within Jonglei; nearly 29,000 to Mingkaman in Awerial County
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. The team’s presence is necessary to strengthen and help maintain the IAEA-brokered ceasefire that took effect on Friday, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi informed the IAEA Board of Governors this week. The Russian Federation and Ukraine agreed to a temporary localized ceasefire – the si
Countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) . Food security impacts of organized criminal violence in Ecuador Key Messages FEWS NET estimates that 1.0-2.49 million people (5-15 percent of Ecuador’s population) will require humanitarian food assistance in 2026. Acute food insecur
. Elle a également accentué la pression sur les moyens de subsistance et l’accès aux services essentiels. Face à cette situation critique, le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) a apporté un soutien afin de répondre aux besoins urgents des personnes affectées ; en assurant parallèlement la
Countries: Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico . Las ambulancias encuentran mayores riesgos para el traslado seguro de los pacientes. La infraestructura de los centros de salud puede ser dañada durante los enfrentamientos, y su funcionamiento se ve a menudo interrumpido. Mientras que los pacientes, ya
Countries: Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico . Les ambulances sont confrontées à des risques plus importants pour transporter les patients en toute sécurité. L’infrastructure sanitaire peut être endommagée lors des affrontements, et son fonctionnement est souvent interrompu. Les patients, quant à eux
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