. This Edition: J A N U A R Y - J U N E 2 0 2 6 MESSAGE FROM DR NEEMA RUSIBAMAYILA KIMAMBO HIV/AIDS Kenya becomes first in East Africa to launch 6-month HIV prevention injection NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES LEADERSHIP Kenya builds capacity to produce its own vaccines NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES MATERNAL
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Countries: Chad, Sudan .
Countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Viet Nam . REGIONAL SUMMARY: During the twenty-fourth week of 2026, a total of 19 disaster events were reported across the ASEAN region, including droughts, earthquakes, floods, landslides, storms, tsunamis, and wind-related disasters in Indonesia, Malays
Countries: Sudan, Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan, Uganda .
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. Introduction Approximately 2.04 million IDPs have returned to their areas of origin in the Syrian Arab Republic (hereafter referred to as Syria) since the shift in power on 8 December 2024. The political, humanitarian, and mobility landscape continues to develop alongside persisting return intenti
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. La présente Procédure Opérationnelle Standard (POS) vise ainsi à harmoniser les approches, améliorer la coordination entre les acteurs et garantir que les interventions monétaires soient mises en oeuvre de manière efficace, transparente, sûre et cohérente sur l’ensemble Au Niger, les crises humani
Countries: Italy, World .
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Niger, occupied Palestinian territory, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Somalia, Sudan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Yemen
. South Sudan is one of the most complex and protracted protection crises in the world, with large-scale conflict and inter-communal violence dynamics exacerbated by political fragmentation, economic instability, and climate shocks, bringing the country precipitously close to renewed civil war. The
. Overview The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) aims to provide decision-makers and health stakeholders at large with vital and up-to-date information on the availability of essential health resources and services, help them identify gaps, and determine prioritie
. Overview The Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS) aims to provide decision-makers and health stakeholders at large with vital and up-to-date information on the availability of essential health resources and services, help them identify gaps, and determine prioritie
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. Summary List of existing Global, thematic, regional and local environmental sustainability groups in humanitarian supply chain. Content This document provides a list of thematic, global, regional, and national active coordination platforms addressing environmental sustainability in humanitarian su
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. As the G7 summit begins in France, Plan International is calling on leaders to increase development and humanitarian spending on education. In an open letter, co-signed with more than 190 other organisations, we are urging attendees to treat funding for learning as a core investment in global peac
Countries: World, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Yemen . This brochure presents 14 good practices for emergency preparedness, response and resilience in projects implemented across the Near East and North Africa region supported by the Food and Agricu
. The security situation continues to disrupt health service delivery, with attacks on healthcare persisting despite the ceasefire and further straining an already fragile health system. Since 1 June, 14 incidents have been recorded, resulting in 6 deaths and 73 injuries among healthcare workers. Si
. This guidance is a product of Ukraine Cash Working Group and Ukraine Protection Cluster Coordination Teams, which aims to outline the implementation steps for the Unified Cash Transfer 41 (UCT4) activity i.e. Unified Cash Transfer for the most vulnerable Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) displac
Countries: World, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines . Special release on El Niño Preparedness and overall GBV RisksCountry highlights: Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Indonesia | Myanmar | Nepal | Pakistan | Papua New Guinea | Philippines | Pacifi
. This Edition: J A N U A R Y - J U N E 2 0 2 6 MESSAGE FROM DR NEEMA RUSIBAMAYILA KIMAMBO HIV/AIDS Kenya becomes first in East Africa to launch 6-month HIV prevention injection NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES LEADERSHIP Kenya builds capacity to produce its own vaccines NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES MATERNAL
. SITUATION OVERVIEW • Tropical Storm Cristina is generating significant weather-related risks in Guatemala, as associated heavy rainfall, soil saturation, and strong winds are affecting several areas of the country. • The Government of Guatemala, through the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduct
. A response that is proportionate to the scale of the outbreak is urgently needed. “One month on, the Ebola disease outbreak is outpacing the response effort,” says Kate White, emergency medical coordinator for MSF in DRC. “No one knows the true scale or exactly where the disease is spreading in DR
. After 150 cities and municipalities in Mexico were severely impacted by floods and landslides affecting 320,000 people and damaging 100,000 homes, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation (BTCF), powered by its local volunteer team, reached out to help 2,963 households in the worst-hit Poza Rica and Alamo regi
. The outbreak declared on 15 May has rapidly become the third largest ever recorded in the DRC, with some 782 confirmed cases and 181 confirmed deaths, according to latest figures from the Ministry of Health, and children are among the most vulnerable, said Save the Children. While young children r
. Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a major humanitarian campaign titled “Every Refugee Tent Holds a Story” to mark World Refugee Day, which is observed annually on June 20. The initiative aims to shed light on the harsh realities faced by displaced populations worldwide, amplify their hopes for a bet
. In May 2026, humanitarian access in South Sudan remained constrained by active conflict, violence against humanitarian personnel and assets, bureaucratic impediments, movement restrictions, and interference in humanitarian operations and recruitment. A total of 69 humanitarian access incidents wer
. Background Trauma is a major public health concern in Sudan. As of early December 2023, the conflict reportedly caused 12,501 deaths and 26,051 injuries, according to ACLED and the Federal Ministry of Health. These figures are widely considered to be an underestimation due to limited access and re
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. Returns and displacement continue across Sudan. Although over 4.5 million people have returned to areas of origin, there are still an estimated 8.9 million people internally displaced. Close to 870,000 refugees and asylum-seekers primarily from South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea reside in Sudan, wi
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. Key Highlights Exchange Rate and Trade Dynamics: • During the second week of June, the Afghani exchange rate depreciated slightly to AFN 64.1/USD. Despite the recent depreciation, the Afghani remains stronger than both last year (8%) and the three-year average (15%), continuing to help moderate im
. El análisis de género en el contexto de crisis prolongada en el departamento del Cauca está enfocado en evidenciar cómo el conflicto armado y las desigualdades estructurales impactan de manera diferenciada a mujeres, niñas y adolescentes especialmente en el último año. A partir de un enfoque centr
Countries: World, Australia, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Peru, Philippines, Sudan . Purpose This analysis is designed as an early warning evidence brief for WFP decision-making. Its purpose is to document and compare the observed food security impacts of two El Niño episodes (2015/16
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. With the support of donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed 198,000 ready-to-eat meals in the Gaza Strip, as part of efforts to ease the suffering of patients and displaced families amid ongoing humanitarian challenges. The meals—consisting of pastries, baked goods, and juices—were dis
. With the support of donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed 198,000 ready-to-eat meals in the Gaza Strip, as part of efforts to ease the suffering of patients and displaced families amid ongoing humanitarian challenges. The meals—consisting of pastries, baked goods, and juices—were dis
. Introduction Agriculture plays an important role in Syria’s economy, providing employment and income for a large share of the population. It supports rural communities, contributes to food security, and is considered the backbone of many households. Prior to the crisis, the agricultural sector emp
. Ils ont été relâchés le lendemain. La Fédération internationale des journalistes (FIJ) se joint à son organisation affiliée, le Syndicat national des journalistes comoriens (SNJC), pour demander l'abandon de toutes les charges pesant sur des journalistes qui n’ont fait qu’exercer leur métier d’inf
. Poverty lines (PL) are in Afghanis (AFN) per person per month. Summary: Data for Afghanistan estimates that as of April 2026, the average monthly poverty line per person is 2,838 Afghanis. This comprises 1,729 Afghanis for food items and 1,109 Afghanis for non-food items. See the attached full rep
. Please refer to the attached Infographic. Through the Information Management helpdesk support mechanism in place under the H2H Consortium Team and in coordination with LHDF, an Information Management assessment was conducted to better understand current practices, challenges, and priority support
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