The report finds worryingly low food consumption levels and limited dietary diversity, with young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women at most risk.
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Largest cholera vaccine drive in history to target two million people amid spike in outbreaks
WHO and partners will carry out five major campaigns in Zambia, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan and Nigeria as part of a global push to reduce cholera deaths by 90 per cent by 2030.
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Conflicts and drought spur hunger, despite ample global food supply
Global food supplies are high due to strong cereal harvests, but localized drought, flooding and protracted conflicts have intensified and perpetuated food insecurity.
World + 37 more
Conflictos civiles e impactos climáticos dificultan el avance hacia la reducción del hambre
Un informe de la FAO indica un repunte de las cosechas en la mayoría de los países de bajos ingresos con déficit de alimentos. En el Caribe, el impacto de los huracanes mermará el rendimiento agrícola.
Bangladesh + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights landslides in Bangladesh, TS Sonca heading to Viet Nam
The landslides between June and July are the deadliest in history, with Rangamati and Bandarban the most affected areas; 1,500 people in eight shelter camps are still receiving aid.
DPR Korea facing worst drought since 2001
DPR Korea's crop production for 2017 has been severely damaged by prolonged dry weather conditions, with low rainfall levels affecting the planting of main season crops.
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El Niño a major concern to global public health
The last major event in 1997-1998 resulted in significant health impacts across multiple WHO regions, including the Pacific, Central and South America, and across Africa.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights measles in DRC and cholera outbreak in South Sudan
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Iraq, Yemen and Ukraine
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Yemen, Honduras, and Madagascar
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
World + 43 more
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Syria, Iraq and Nigeria
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
World + 5 more
Cholera risks high across world, but deadly disease can be controlled
The WHO-led Global Task Force aims to end cholera deaths by strengthening international collaboration and increasing coordination to prevent the 3 situations where cholera usually occurs.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Burundi, South Sudan and Nigeria
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Iraq, Sudan, Burundi and Myanmar
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
Mozambique + 3 more
Malawi reports drop in new cholera cases, but fatality rate remains high
In Mozambique, the number of new cholera cases remains high with 292 reported over the past week. Zimbabwe registered five new cases, following a month with no new confirmed cases.
More than 68,000 people still displaced in Mozambique after January floods
IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix highlights water access and quality as a challenge at the majority of sites assessed.
Mozambique + 3 more
Malawi reports highest number of new cholera cases since beginning of outbreak
96 new cholera cases were reported this week, as the outbreak continues to spread to new areas. The response is ongoing, with 129,000 people vaccinated in the first round of a two-round campaign.
Despite risk of violence Red Cross volunteers work to prevent spread of cholera in Mozambique
Extra efforts have been made to communicate with and gain the support of local leaders, especially those from communities where volunteers were attacked and killed in 2009.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights insecurity in Afghanistan and escalation of fighting in Yemen
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
Mozambique + 2 more
Cholera cases continue to rise in Malawi and Mozambique
In Malawi, a total of 329 cases have been confirmed since the outbreak began 8 weeks ago, with half recorded in the past two weeks. Mozambique registered 372 new cases this week.