RECOMMENDATIONS Multi-sectoral preparedness and early actions taking a human centered approach are key to reduce risks and impacts on the most vulnerable communities. There is an urgent need to...
During a visit on 24 February, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas was informed about World Meteorological Organization efforts to support the global agenda on climate change, disaster risk reduction...
We may not be able to prevent disasters from happening, but with your help, we can make sure that the most vulnerable communities and local partners are empowered to prepare and respond when...
By Jennifer P. Gaitano Published on February 27, 2020 BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 27 (PIA) - Considered as a hazard-prone island in the province of Surigao del Norte, employees from the local government units...
HIGHLIGHTS • Nine new Member States (Brazil, Denmark, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Norway, Pakistan, Romania, and North Macedonia) reported cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. • WHO and the World...
The IFRC Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) has approved a total allocation of CHF 249,862 from its Forecast- based Action (FbA) mechanism for the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS). The...
Brazzaville, 27 February, 2020 – For now, there have only been two confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Africa – one in Algeria and another in Egypt. However, African medical experts like Dr...
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HIGHLIGHTS • In 2019, UNICEF supported the Ministry of Health to train 37,458 community health workers in 19 Districts on community surveillance of Ebola Virus Disease and delivered protection...
The Emergency Appeal was launched for a total amount of 3,372,790 Swiss francs (CHF). A total of 3,093,537 Swiss francs were received (92% coverage of the appeal) as cash and in-kind contributions...