. Through four events held during the Health Assembly, more than 300 participants helped advance priorities on sustainable health financing and stronger civil society participation in global health governance. The Commission, which brings together more than 540 civil society organizations across all
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. Key Messages From June to October 2026, outcomes aligned with Stressed (IPC Phase 2) are expected in southern agropastoral zones and much of the coast. The March-June national cereal harvest was below average, and rural households will likely deplete their food stocks and become market reliant up
. The Bangladesh Anticipatory Action Technical Working Group (AATWG), in collaboration with the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), the Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP), the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), and the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), organized a f
. Key Messages In Al-Hudaydah, Hajjah, and Ta’izz governorates, Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes are likely to persist throughout the projection period, while the rest of the country will remain in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) with pockets of households facing Emergency (IPC Phase 4). Anecdotal reports sugg
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan . Key Messages Slow recovery from multiple years of drought, below-average production, and few labor opportunities are expected to drive Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes in Daykundi, Faryab, and Ghor provinces through January 2027. While the
Countries: Sudan, Chad, South Sudan . Key Messages FEWS NET estimates that 22.0-22.99 million people will be in need of humanitarian food assistance through September. Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes are expected to spread across North Darfur; parts of Central, South, and East Darfur; much of Great
. Key Messages FEWS NET estimates that 3.0-3.49 million people will be in need of humanitarian food assistance between June-January, with needs expected to peak between September and October, during the typical height of the lean season. The populations of highest concern remain refugees and those i
. Overview Historical data show that the Far North Region has experienced recurrent cholera outbreaks, with the largest outbreaks recorded in 2010 and 2011. Although recent outbreaks have been smaller in absolute numbers, the current 2026 outbreak is concerning because the case fatality rate of 6.76
. Key Messages From June to September as the 2026 lean season peaks, widespread Crisis (IPC Phase 3) in northern, central, and southern areas is most likely due to high food prices, limited income-earning opportunities, and high market reliance. Concurrently, the belg harvest is improving food acces
Countries: United Republic of Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo . FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Erratic temporal distribution of seasonal rains affecting yields of “Masika” and “Msimu” crops Maize national average price in May close to its year‑earlier level Pockets of acute food insecuri
. The Kyrgyz Republic faces a complex and evolving nutrition challenge. Despite progress in reducing childhood malnutrition over the past decade, recent trends show stagnation and even reversal in key indicators. Child stunting has risen from 12 to 14 percent, while wasting and overweight levels rem
. Through four events held during the Health Assembly, more than 300 participants helped advance priorities on sustainable health financing and stronger civil society participation in global health governance. The Commission, which brings together more than 540 civil society organizations across all
. Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are ongoing across Northeast Syria (NES) and Northwest Syria (NWS). Despite an improved harvest, seasonal gains are bypassing poor households. Income remains concentrated among wealthier households and is largely absorbed by debt repayment, while internal
. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Production of the 2026 main paddy crop anticipated to be slightly below average Above-average import requirements expected in 2026/27 marketing year Rice prices slightly up the year-earlier levels, while prices of black beans moderately lower year-on-year in May Production o
. Progress, results achieved and lessons from 2025 in UNICEF humanitarian action Highlights The lives of millions of children in 2025 were shaped by violence, lack of food, famine, intensifying climate shocks and disruption of essential services. Challenges to humanitarian access and disregard for i
Countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan . Key Messages FEWS NET projects 2.5-2.99 million people will need food assistance between June and January 2027, with widespread Stressed (IPC Phase 2) and worse outcomes across most of Uganda. Needs are expected to peak between Septe
. Key Messages Food assistance needs are expected to be extremely high through January 2027, with monthly estimates peaking at 6.0-6.99 million people in late 2026. Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes are expected in highly crop-dependent areas of Bay, Bakool, Gedo, and Hiiraan; multiple riverine areas
. Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected through January 2027 in isolated frontline and Russian-occupied areas where conflict has severely disrupted markets, access to income, and agricultural production. Households remaining in these areas are disproportionately elderly, rural, and
India (MNN) — A mob of tribespeople in Chhattisgarh, India recently attacked 60 Christians, including children, with axes, curtain rods, and sickles, sending 13 to the hospital with severe injuries. The attackers were quickly released on bail. Greg Musselman with Voice of the Martyrs Canada says thi
India (MNN) — Despite a growing number of anti-conversion laws in India, Christians continue to boldly share the Gospel. Raina Miller with Mission India explains, “This time of year, we get really excited because 10-day Bible clubs are running in India, and this is a special program that’s 10 days l
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Sources for data marked as Other Overall Situation DATE: 12 JULY 2026 | TIME: 06:00 PM SITUATION REPORT-7, MONSOON DEPRESSION IN COX’S BAZAR Population Movement Operation Needs Assessment & Information Management Working Group Anticipatory Impact Analysis Mapping
. Description 1. Situation Overview On 11 July 2026, following intense rainfall, flash floods and mudflows affected the villages of Darg and Kazdon in Shamtuch Jamoat, Ayni District, Sughd Region. Mudflows descended through the Surkhi, Kashak, and Jari river channels, causing significant damage to r
. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Plantings of 2026 main season crop below average due to low prices and high production costs Paddy production estimated below average in 2025 Cereal import requirements estimated about 25 percent above average in 2025/26 Rice prices lower year-on-year in May 2026 Plantings o
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Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Sources for data marked as Other Overall Situation: According to the latest weather updates from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to lower their cautionary signals in al
. Key Messages • Acute malnutrition remained at a critical level in Maiwut, with a Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) prevalence of 15.1% weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ), exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) emergency threshold (15%). • Combined GAM reached 18.1%, indicating a high burden of a
. Description Region Metropolinata Metropolitana Alteraciones de conectividad: Se estableció prohibición de acceso a fundo Río Colorado, comuna de San José de Maipo, como medida preventiva.Region del Libertador Bernardo O´Higgins Alteraciones de conectividad: - Ruta I-45 Termas del Flaco, cerrada pr
Countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo . Key Messages FEWS NET estimates 500,000–749,999 people will require humanitarian food assistance during the Season B harvest and immediate post-harvest period from June-September, increasing to 750,000–999,999 between October–January, by which t
. Highlights Across the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Israeli access restrictions, insecurity and funding shortfalls continue to constrain humanitarian operations. In the West Bank, successive movement restrictions have effectively isolated approximately 12,000 Palestinians in communities west of
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Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Sources for data marked as Other The well-marked low persists over Northwest Madhya Pradesh & adjoining area. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and recurve northeastwards thereafter. Under its influence steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay
Countries: Bangladesh, Myanmar . Sources for data marked as Other The well-marked low persists over Northwest Madhya Pradesh & adjoining area. It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and recurve northeastwards thereafter. Under its influence steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay
. Description Strong hail and wind damaged the villages of the municipality. The situation was particularly difficult in the village of Gamarjveba, the roofs of houses, power lines were damaged. There was heavy rain in all the villages of the municipality, but the village of Gamarjveba was particula
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. Louis Charbonneau Governments should disregard the statement from the US President Donald Trump-chaired Board of Peace that “UNRWA has no place in the new Gaza,” the latest salvo in the US and Israeli government’s long-running campaign to destroy the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Pale
. “I strongly condemn the recent obstruction of humanitarian operations in Gaza by the de facto authorities, which endangered humanitarian personnel, intimidated workers delivering lifesaving food assistance and disrupted life-saving humanitarian operations. Yesterday, humanitarian workers were forc
. Key Messages Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are expected in western and eastern areas of Zambia, June through September, as households rely on their own food stocks to meet their food needs. However, localized weather shocks, restrictions on livestock movement due to foot-and-mouth disease (FMD),
Countries: Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu . Prashanth Pillay The 2025–2026 cyclone season challenged Pacific communities and the communication systems they rely on in a crisis. Tropical Cyclone Urmil (February–March) brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Vanuatu an
Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Japan . The second team consists of staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), as well as registered doctors, nurses, and other health professionals, and is scheduled to depart Japan for Venezuela next we
Countries: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Japan .5 million in response to the earthquake disaster in Venezuela. With this Emergency Grant, the Government of Japan will provide humanitarian assistance in key sectors, including food, health and medical care, shelters and non-food items through th
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