The escalation of violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state since August 2017 has led to over 800,000 Rohingya refugees crossing the border into neighboring Bangladesh, a number that continues to increase...
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The escalation of violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state since August 2017 has led to over 800,000 Rohingya refugees crossing the border into neighboring Bangladesh, a number that continues to increase...
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Key Figures 1.2 Million in need of immediate WASH support Overall target* for the WASH Sector: 1,166,000 individuals Number of people reached** with WASH assistance to date: 766,076 individuals Total...
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KEY UPDATES As of 26 December 2017, a total of 2 526 cases suspected with diphtheria have been reported, of whom 96 presented at the treating health facilities on 26 December 2017. A total of 27...
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In the past week, some 700 Rohingya refugees crossed into Bangladesh through Teknaf. They were assisted by UNHCR and partners and transfer to Nayapara settlement. The Governments of Bangladesh and of...
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868,000 Rohingya Population in Cox’s Bazar 655,000 New Arrivals since 25 August 2017 in Cox’s Bazar 1.2 Million People in Need in Cox’s Bazar Key Highlights As of 28 December, IOM has distributed...
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ABU DHABI, 28th December, 2017 (WAM) -- An Emirati volunteer field hospital in Bangladesh has treated thousands of children and elderly Rohingya refugees suffering from serious and chronic diseases. ...
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More than 40 British doctors, nurses and firefighters from the UK’s Emergency Medical Team are going to Bangladesh to treat the disease. More than 40 British doctors, nurses and firefighters from the...
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The government of the Republic of Korea will offer an additional 2.6 million US dollars in human assistance to a large number of Rohingya people who moved to Bangladesh after the armed clashes in...
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Highlights The humanitarian situation for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh remains dire, with some 655,000 refugees newly arrived since 25 August 2017. At least 58% of them are children. Even if the...
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NEEDS Based on the Humanitarian Response Plan the current target of the WASH Sector is 1,166,000, out of which 853,309 are targeted for Water, 914,899 for Sanitation and 1,166,000 for Hygiene. There...
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Further disease outbreaks are likely if the refugees’ living conditions don’t improve. Diphtheria, a disease long forgotten in most parts of the world thanks to increasing rates of vaccination, is...
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS A total of 2248 cases suspected of diphtheria, of whom 26 died, have been reported from 8 November – 23 December 2017. The District Core Committee for Diphtheria Outbreak, chaired by...
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Overview Over the 8 week period, from October 16 to December 10, the 5 most frequently reported diseases/syndromes were: unexplained fever (98 523 cases, 15.9%), acute respiratory infection (68 769...
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Epidemiological overview as of 25 Dec 2017 Time Between 8 Nov 2017 and 25 Dec 2017, 2440 suspected case-patients with diphtheria were reported in the settlements of forcibly displaced Myanmar...
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This report is produced by ISCG in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers 21-25 December 2017. The next report will be issued on 28 December 655,000 new arrivals are reported as of 26...
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IOM NPM regularly and systematically captures, monitors and disseminates information regarding the movements and evolving needs of populations on the move, whether on site or en route. NPM’s monthly...
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Cox’s Bazar 23 December 2017 - The New Zealand government has committed 1 million NZD to help UNFPA address the sexual and reproductive health and protection needs of women and girls, and to aid...
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Since 25 August, MSF has massively scaled up its operations in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Number of MSF health facilities: 19 health posts, three primary health centres and four inpatient health...
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What you need to know today A total of 655,000 forcibly-displaced Myanmar nationals have entered Bangladesh since 25 August (Source: ISCG report, 21 December) BRAC's total coverage (based on...
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In Bangladesh, thousands of teenaged refugees are now caring for their younger siblings and relatives after losing their families in Myanmar violence. By Mohammed Abu Asaker in Cox’s Bazar,...