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The climate crisis has dramatically worsened water scarcity over the past few decades, leaving nearly 116 million people without safe drinking water, according to a new Oxfam report.

In view of the sudden and drastic reductions in humanitarian funding to Yemen, sustained donor engagement and flexible funding from donors is crucial to address the escalating humanitarian crisis.

Tumbes, where more than 8,000 people have been affected, appears to have suffered the most damage. There is a 48% probability that these conditions will continue until April.

Ongoing violence and USAID funding suspension are accelerating the collapse of DRC’s fragile health system, leaving millions defenseless against preventable diseases like cholera, says Oxfam.

The report confirmed that 2024 was the warmest year in the 175-year observational record and underlined the massive economic and social upheavals from extreme weather.

This financial commitment shows the willingness of the EU and international community to support Syria and its people towards an inclusive transition and pave the path to rebuilding the country.

As of 4 March, 167 facilities had shut down due to funding shortages, cutting off medical care to 1.6 million people. More than 220 could close by June, leaving another 1.8 million without healthcare.

New forecast by the Danish Refugee Council reveals that 4.2 million people will be forcibly displaced in 2025 alone, leading to a once-in-a-generation crisis as wealthy nations cut aid.