This infographic gathers key programmatic data from Save the Children CVA operations in the Philippines between January and August 2023, which aimed to assess and highlight the impact that CVA has on...
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Investing in the next generation of Tuberculosis treatment
Joint media release with: The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Minister for Defence Industries Australia is supporting our region to end tuberculosis by...
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Alertes de maladies épidémiques et émergentes en Océanie le 26 mars 2024
Éléments nouveaux/faits marquants intervenus depuis la diffusion de la carte précédente sur PacNet, le 19 mars 2024 : Maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Compte tenu du caractère évolutif des...
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CVA & Child Protection Global Study – DRC, Egypt, Lithuania, Philippines (Save the Children)
Since 2022, Save the Children has been scaling up its use of CVA for Child Protection (CP) programming through various pilot projects. Taking stock of the evidence reviews’ findings, Save the...
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New MSF costing study in JAMA reveals dramatic markup on prices of new diabetes medicines and insulin pens
GLP-1 drugs (e.g. Ozempic) are sold at a nearly 40,000% markup in the US, but unavailable in low- and middle-income countries; and treating diabetes using insulin pen devices could be 30% less...
Philippines: Mindanao Displacement Snapshot as of 25 March 2024
On 6 March, armed conflict between two groups have resulted to the displacement of over 8,600 people (1,738 families) in barangays Sibuto, Dados, Kakar and Ambolodto in Datu Odin Sinsuat town,...
Saima: A Youth Ex-combatant and Her Fight Against GBV, Child Marriage
Cotabato City, Philippines - “I doubted if I could do it at first. I’ve never experienced any kind of work in my life. My only experience was studying and doing my duties as a BIWAB member,” shares...
Myanmar + 11 more
Migrant smuggling in Southeast Asia: Research Findings on Migrant Smuggling in Southeast Asia (March 2024)
What drives demand for migrant and refugee smuggling in Southeast Asia? New research from UNODC Bangkok, 26 March 2024 Tens of thousands of people are smuggled every year in Southeast Asia because of...
World Vision, Cotabato City to reduce waste thru sustainable practices
Arnann Jay Agosto | World Vision Project Communications Specialist | Mindanao Cotabato City – World Vision, the city government of Cotabato, schools, and other community stakeholders pledged to...
World Vision calls for a new era of disaster risk reduction and management amid flooding and landslides in Mindanao
At the start of the year, nearly a million individuals experienced the severe impact of flooding and rain-induced landslides in the Davao and CARAGA Regions of Southeastern Mindanao, Philippines. ...
DSWD execs hold dialogue with ex-Dawlah Islamiyah members to improve peace and development programs
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) officials led by Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special Concerns (ISPSC) Alan Tanjusay has conducted a dialogue with former...
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Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 26 March 2024
Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 19 March 2024: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19 testing, vaccination and reporting strategies...
Philippines: Impact of El Niño Snapshot (As of 25 March 2024)
El Niño remains active and expected to persist until May 2024. However, climate models suggest a transition to neutral conditions in May-June with a likelihood for La Niña to develop (62% chance)...
New PeerLINC Knowledge Hub will Leverage Local Expertise and Experience to Accelerate New, More Effective TB Cures Around the World
Hub will focus on supporting global use of new treatments that effectively treated drug-resistant TB in 98% of Filipino participants MANILA (25 March 2024)—TB Alliance’s new Peer-to-Peer Learning for...
DSWD distributes livelihood grants to 482 typhoon-hit families in Ilocos Sur
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for Specialized Programs Florentino Loyola Jr. leads the distribution of livelihood settlement grants to 482 Typhoon...
DSWD DROMIC Report #27 on the Effects of Shear Line as of 22 March 2024, 6PM
I. Situation Overview Forecasted by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Shear Line, spanning from 8 to 20 January 2024, brought adverse...
DSWD DROMIC Report #22 on the Effects of Shear Line and Tropical Storm “Kabayan” as of 22 March 2024, 6AM
I. Situation Overview Last December 2023, the Philippines experienced significant meteorological events, attributed between the interaction of Shear Line and Tropical Storm Kabayan with the following...
DSWD DROMIC Report #52 on the Effects of Southwest Monsoon and Super Typhoon “Egay” as of 21 March 2024, 6AM
I. Situation Overview Issued on 21 July 2023 at 5PM, Tropical Depression (TD) “Egay” maintained its strength as it accelerated West Northwestward over the Philippine Sea. On the following day, TD...
DSWD DROMIC Report #9 on the Effects of El Niño as of 23 March 2024, 6AM
I. Situation Overview From July 2023 to February 2024, a progression from weak to strong El Niño conditions was observed in the tropical Pacific Ocean. By March 2024, despite the evident signs of...
DSWD DROMIC Report #47 on the Effects of Trough of Low Pressure Area (LPA) as of 20 March 2024, 6PM
I. Situation Overview On 29 January 2024, the Municipalities of Compostela, Monkayo, and New Bataan in Davao de Oro along with the Municipalities of Bunawan and Rosario in Agusan del Sur reported...