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. Thanks to a recent training, our work will be more effective than before,” says Audrey Musorowembudzi, a primary health care nurse at Hurungwe Rural Hospital in Mashonaland West Province. “I will pass on this information to my colleagues in a cascade effect, ensuring that everyone is informed and
. Chris, an anthropologist at WHO’s country office in Uganda, is part of the rapid response team working on the ground to curb the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. He is up early because he has been called by local government authorities in Kampala to support the reintegration of Lilian* into her home and
. From 8:00 to 16:00, she and her colleague screen passengers. Both are equipped with an infrared thermometer and hand sanitizer. They are on the frontline as travellers arrive from Kinshasa, along one of the busiest routes between the two capitals. “When passengers arrive, we ask them to wash their
In the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln said America was “conceived in liberty.” Today we might call that our country’s unique selling proposition. While other nations emphasized biological unity, America in the 20th century finally became a liberty theme park where people of all skin colors and
This piece was adapted from CT’s books newsletter. Subscribe here. Lisa Victoria Fields, When Heroes Fall: Healing from the Aftermath of Sin (Multnomah, 2026) Not long ago, I was with a group of friends, and the conversation turned to the public failure of well-known pastors. The percentage of pasto
In the days leading up to America’s 250th anniversary, Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is joining the festivities in Philadelphia. The church, the first-ever AME congregation, which was once a stop along the Underground Railroad, has been welcoming visitors interested in learn
. In this increasingly complex environment, intuition, tradition and experience alone are no longer enough. The countries making the greatest progress are those that transform knowledge into action and evidence into results. That is why evidence-informed decision-making is a cornerstone of the World
. This milestone is the result of a structured, inclusive process supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), bringing together key stakeholders across government institutions, research bodies, academia, development partners and opinion leaders in the field. Health research plays a critical ro
. Outside, orange mesh tape marked the boundary between safety and risk. A few metres away, patients had gathered for routine care at the Sota health facility. Health workers carried medication towards another makeshift structure where confirmed Ebola patients were receiving treatment. Nearby, the s
. This document constitutes a first estimate of the direct physical damage, obtained through analytical modeling, of the effects caused by the earthquakes of June 24, 2026 in Venezuela. Its main purpose is to establish in a timely manner, an order of magnitude, technically supported, of the impact o
. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a basket of globally-traded food commodities, averaged 130.3 points in June 2026, down 0.3 percent from its May level but remained 2.2 percent higher than its year-earlier level. "While the overall benchmark for
. De nombreuses personnes sont confrontées au déplacement et à l’incertitude depuis des mois, endurant des perturbations répétées des services essentiels, ce qui rend de plus en plus difficile l’accès à l’eau potable, aux soins de santé et à d’autres biens et services de première nécessité. Pour les
. The World Food Programme (WFP) in South Sudan, through UNHAS, facilitates the transport of light humanitarian cargo to 44 regular destinations across the country. Cargo transport requests must be submitted using the Cargo Movement Request (CMR) form and sent to southsudan.unhascargo@wfp.org, at le
. Implemented in partnership with the Committee for Environmental Protection, under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and its Centre for Implementation of Investment Projects (CIIP), the project will support climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable water management, improved climate inf
. South Sudan is facing a rapidly worsening food security crisis that demands urgent donor attention. The IPC April–July 2026 projection shows 7.8 million people, or 55 percent of the population, in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) or worse, an increase of around 280,000 people compared to the September 2025 le
. South Sudan is facing a rapidly worsening food security crisis that demands urgent donor attention. The IPC April–July 2026 projection shows 7.8 million people, or 55 percent of the population, in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) or worse, an increase of around 280,000 people compared to the September 2025 le
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Countries: Türkiye, World . Highlights 20 June marks World Refugee Day – a moment each year to celebrate the strength and achievements of refugees everywhere, and to acknowledge the hardships they have endured and the challenges they continue to face. In his statement, Mr. Barham Salih, UN High Comm
. The frontline lies 28km from Izium with 8km of no man’s land in between. There are several bridges that lead to Izium but they face constant attacks, trying to disturb logistical routes in the area. Irina’s life changed drastically when she was diagnosed with Konovalov-Wilson disease, a rare genet
. Despite the ceasefire, children in Gaza and the West Bank continue to pay a heavy price. Today, 3 July, marks 1,000 days since the 7 October 2023 attacks in Israel and the ensuing escalation of war that has devastated lives across Gaza, West Bank and Israel. The human cost has been catastrophic, w
. The project will be implemented by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with the Social Fund for Development (SFD). Yemen is facing one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. Over 18.3 million people are acutely food insecure, poverty has reached an estimated 74
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. The new State Strategy on Internal Displacement Russia’s war on Ukraine starting in 2014 and further escalating into a full-scale invasion in 2022 has forced millions of Ukrainians into displacement. The Government of Ukraine has since responded to resultant challenges. On 10 June 2026, in a miles
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. Highlights The Gaza Strip On 30 June, Israeli forces forcibly entered the UNRWA Kalandia Training Centre, located in occupied East Jerusalem. They conducted a tour, took photos of the premises and stated that the centre had to close. The centre serves hundreds of students from refugee camps across
. Key highlights At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 (URC2026) in Gdańsk, Ukraine’s Ministry of Health mobilized approximately US$900 million for the health sector. WHO and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) launched a new US$26 million Ukraine Health System Transfor
. During May 2026, humanitarian operations across the BAY States were significantly affected by multiple contextual developments with direct implications for GBV risks and response. The cholera outbreak in Borno State continued to constrain GBV service delivery by overstretching health facilities, l
. During May 2026, humanitarian operations across the BAY States were significantly affected by multiple contextual developments with direct implications for GBV risks and response. The cholera outbreak in Borno State continued to constrain GBV service delivery by overstretching health facilities, l
. This Situation Update covers events that occurred in Waw Ray (Win Yay) Township, Dooplaya District, during the period between January and March 2026. This update includes information about challenges related to livelihoods, education, healthcare, militarisation, displacement, travel restrictions,
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. Situation Report No. 9Earthquakes in Venezuela02 July 2026Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 800 aftershocks. At least seven (7) states have been impacted. La Guaira remains the most affected state. O
. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO); one of the most powerful drivers of year-to-year climate variability. It is a naturally occurring climate patterns characterized by above-average sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacif
. Humanitarian Action is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate to realize the rights of every child. This edition of Humanitarian Action for Children – UNICEF’s annual humanitarian fundraising appeal – describes the ongoing crises affecting children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; the strategies
United States of America (MNN) – America turns 250 this weekend, marking 25 decades of religious freedom. David Bogosian, Executive Director of Alliance for the Unreached, calls us to reflect on and celebrate this gift. “The United States is unique in the history of the world as being the place that
DRC (MNN) — Hundreds of Christians are killed every month in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Islamic State-linked militants continue to target believers with brutal attacks. Todd Nettleton of The Voice of the Martyrs USA says the latest violence included the beheading of 14 Christians by Isl
United States (MNN) — U.S. President Donald Trump aims to set a new Guinness World Record with his fireworks display at the National Mall on July 4. Typical Fourth of July shows last about 20 minutes, but this year’s celebration will go twice as long. Civic displays throughout the U.S. may also stre
. Key Messages Rainfall deficits have persisted across much of Haiti for a second consecutive month, with the largest deficits observed in the Southeast and West. Favorable rainfall earlier in the spring season, residual soil moisture, and irrigation continue to support generally near-average vegeta
. Key Messages The ITF (Intertropical Front) continued its northward ascent and is now north of its climatological position over the region. March through June total rainfall is mostly average to above-average in the bimodal areas of West Africa. The 2026 rainy season is gradually expanding into the
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