Concerted efforts have resulted in a steady reduction in the number of people affected and killed by cholera over the last three years.
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Global emergency overview highlights Syria crisis and effects of Typhoon Haiyan on the Philippines and Viet Nam
Viet Nam has been affected by both Cyclone Podul and Typhoon Haiyan over the past ten days. At least 41 people have been killed in rains triggered by Podul, adding to the 14 people killed during Haiyan.
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After disasters strike, can homes, communities, and institutions be ‘built back better’?
A new study examines the concept of ‘building back better’ by looking at the response to the Indian Ocean tsunami in Aceh, Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar and the earthquake in Haiti.
Lessons learned from post-earthquake shelter programmes
The response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake - the largest operation by the IFRC in a single country- took more than 30,000 families out of IDP camps and into improved shelter conditions.
Tracking Matrix shows 87 per cent decrease in internally displaced households since 2010 earthquake
Return programs offering rental subsidies and carried out in the past three months were responsible for the closure of 42 sites and the relocation of more than 14,460 households.
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Global emergency overview highlights tropical cyclone Phailin in India, earthquake in Philippines
Snapshot 08 – 15 October In Syria, heavy fighting is ongoing in Rural Damascus, Dar’a, Aleppo, Idleb and Homs, with government forces making gains in Rural Damascus while the opposition has won ground in Dar’a. Despite the call of al-Qaeda’s leader for opposition fighters to unite,...
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Latest Global emergency overview highlights floods in Thailand, severe food insecurity and malnutrition in Cameroon
As of 8 October, almost 3 million people living across 30 of Thailand’s 77 provinces were affected by floods caused by heavier than usual monsoon rains.
Latest snapshot identifies malnutrition, cholera as key humanitarian concerns
Latest figures show 100,000 projected new cholera cases in 2013 and 1.5 million people facing severe food insecurity. 72,500 IDPs are facing a high risk of eviction.
Reconstructing a more resilient Haiti
The 16 Neighbourhoods/Six Camps (16/6) project is a large-scale reconstruction project benefiting more than 33,000 Haitian families whose neighbourhoods were destroyed by the 2010 earthquake.
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Helping the disabled when disaster strikes
Natural disasters are common in many developing countries across the globe. Organisations are helping communities plan better for their disabled populations.
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Safe homes for Haiti as deadly hurricane season approaches
In preparation for a worse-than-average hurricane season, the UK is helping to avert a crisis by relocating 17,500 people – already displaced by disasters – out of temporary tents and into secure homes.
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Global emergency overview highlights flooding in Sudan and Typhoon Utor
Typhoon Utor, locally known as Labuyo, struck the Philippines in the mountainous north of Luzon. While information to date remains limited, some 22 people are reportedly missing and an estimated 935 are affected.
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New funding to help relocate IDPs three years after earthquake
Some 17,505 displaced people will be relocated from 20 camps deemed at risk of environmental risks such as flooding/mudslides or under threat of immediate eviction.
$100 million needed to cover emergency needs for the rest of 2013
The revised action plan prioritizes assistance for the 935,500 most vulnerable people who have not received support to date and face potential hazards related to cholera and the hurricane season.
Latest snapshot highlights critical humanitarian needs
1.5 million people face severe food insecurity and risk facing a nutritional crisis. 72,500 IDPs are at high risk of eviction. 100,000 new cholera cases are projected in 2013.
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Global emergency overview highlights flooding in DPR Korea and food insecurity in Tajikistan
The Global Overview collates information from a range of sources and displays it in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
Over a million Haitians remain vulnerable and exposed to future shocks
The funding requirements of this year's humanitarian action plan have increased, especially for food security and preparedness and response to the hurricane season.
Large increase in relocations but 279,000 people remain in camps
Since the earthquake, there has been an 82% decrease in the total number of displaced families. The highest decrease in IDPs since April 2012 was recorded in the second quarter 2013.
Mid-term Humanitarian Action Plan highlights progress and remaining humanitarian priorities
Significant progress has been made to respond to the devastating 2010 earthquake, subsequent floods and cholera, but over a million Haitians remain vulnerable and exposed to future shocks.
Communicating with communities recovering from earthquake
IFRC uses mass media communications tools to establish dialogue with communities, provide useful humanitarian information, and support operational projects.