In 2018, measles cases more than doubled from 2017. While final data for 2019 is not yet available, interim reports indicate that the number of measles cases continues to be dangerously high.
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In 2018, measles cases more than doubled from 2017. While final data for 2019 is not yet available, interim reports indicate that the number of measles cases continues to be dangerously high.
In the past 20 years, the island nation has been struck by 35 cyclones, eight floods and five periods of severe drought, representing a three-fold increase over the previous 20 years.
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Globally, 98 countries reported more cases of measles in 2018 compared with 2017, eroding progress against this highly preventable, but potentially deadly disease.
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CARE report found that the food crisis in Haiti received the least media attention globally in 2018, followed by Ethiopia, DRC, Philippines, Chad, Niger, Central African Republic and Sudan.
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There is at least an 80% chance of an El Niño phenomenon between October and December 2018, coinciding with the lean season. An El Niño at this time is associated with below-average rain.
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Since 1 January, continuous heavy rains have caused widespread flooding across southern Thailand. As of 9 January, more than 330,300 households have been affected, with 21 deaths.
Government reports indicate that nearly 14,500 people remain in 51 evacuation centres in Kelantan, while 4,000 people are taking refuge in 60 recovery centres in Terengganu.