The funding was approved for 26 projects that will enable response to the needs of internally displaced persons and vulnerable host communities. It will also support the initial IDP return phase.
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Devastating impacts of El Niño continue globally
23 countries have issued appeals requiring a total of $5 billion. Only 38 per cent is funded as of September 2016, leaving 60 million people at significant risk of further loss.
IOM combats Cholera in Central African Republic
As co-lead of the Camp Coordination Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster, IOM is very conscious of the risk of the outbreak spreading to the city’s 26 IDP sites, which host over 49,000 people.
UNICEF and partners respond to the cholera outbreak in Central African Republic
At least 16 people have died in the first cholera outbreak in CAR since 2011. The outbreak started in Djoukou, in Kemo district, a hard-to-reach area located approximately 100 kilometers up the river from the capital Bangui.
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WHO heightens response to cholera outbreak in Central African Republic
An outbreak was declared on 10 August with 46 confirmed cases and 13 deaths. Most were from villages along the river bordering DRC’s Equateur province where cholera is endemic.
Afghanistan most dangerous country for aid workers worldwide
January saw 27 security incidents involving humanitarian workers in 15 provinces of Afghanistan, driven by active hostilities and physical access constraints related to winter.
Pakistan + 1 more
Pakistan: Concern grows over shrinking humanitarian space due to insecurity
Attacks against aid workers are threatening life-saving activities they conduct in the neediest parts of the country. Since January 2012, at least 25 aid workers have been killed, 9 have been kidnapped and 14 have been injured in 51 reported incidents. In 2013 alone, 11 aid workers have been killed and 2 injured in 3 incidents
Afghanistan: Gov't boosts vaccination coverage after jump in disease outbreaks
DUBAI, 1 November 2012 (IRIN) - Afghanistan is taking steps to improve its routine immunization coverage, after a drop in coverage led to a sharp increase in measles outbreaks last year, killing more than 300 children. Since the start of the last Afghan winter, in November 2011, 9,000 measles cases...
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Afghanistan: Increasing humanitarian concerns over cross-border shelling from Pakistan
HIGHLIGHTS 1,386 shelling impacts recorded 17,766 individuals (2,875 families) were recorded as displaced due to conflict 34% of households surveyed in 22 provinces are food insecure 17 reported humanitarian access-related incidents Afghanistan receives US$ $10 million from CERF
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Afghanistan: Almost one million children under five years acutely malnourished
HIGHLIGHTS Average GAM of 18% countrywide and a Southern region average of 29.5% New displacements rise by 15 per cent in June 75 people die in landslides after earthquakes No ERF funding received to date in 2012, US$100,000 available to address emergencies. US$ 10 million...