After cyclones Idai and Kenneth tore across Mozambique in March and April last year, AI and drones were officially used for the first time in a humanitarian emergency by WFP.
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Mozambique appeal revised to $441.2 million to enable Cyclone Kenneth response
Close to 2.2 million people need urgent assistance following the cyclones and floods, on top of 815,000 people already in need as a result of the drought.
Food security concerns persist among communities hit by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique
At least 715,378 hectares of agricultural land have been damaged. Food security is likely to deteriorate over the coming months, once whatever small quantities of maize harvested have been finished.
World Food Programme reaches one million flood-affected people in Mozambique
Working in close coordination with the government and national disaster management agency, WFP intends to assist 1.7 million people requiring urgent food and nutrition support.
Health partners strengthening cholera case management in Mozambique
At least 271 cholera cases had been reported in Beira, and a new outbreak was reported in Nhamatande. Nine Cholera Treatment Centres with approximately 400 beds, have been established since 27 March.
900,000 doses of oral cholera vaccines en route to Mozambique
WHO is positioning supplies to prepare to treat diarrhoeal diseases, and providing expertise to set up three cholera treatment centres, including an 80-bed treatment centre in Beira.
Mozambique humanitarian response plan revised to enable Cyclone Idai response
UN appeals for $281.7 million to assist the people affected by the cyclone for three months, while also seeking $55.2 million for those in need as a result of the drought.
WFP classifies Mozambique as highest-level emergency
The designation will accelerate the massive operational scale-up now underway to assist victims of last week’s Category 4 cyclone and subsequent large-scale flooding.
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CERF allocates $20 million to ramp up response to Cyclone Idai
UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock noted that the allocation is a kick-starter but insufficient to respond to the expected rise in the level of need in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Mozambique president warns death toll could rise to 1,000
Alerts have been issued regarding the risk of flooding in the Buzi and Pungoe river basins in the next 72 hours, which could lead to further destruction and potential loss of life.
Mozambique humanitarian team requests $10.2 million for Cyclone Dineo response
According to the UN Country team, $10.2 million is required to reach 150,000 people with life-saving assistance and protection over the next three months.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Somalia, Turkey and Syria
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, Nigeria 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 Malawi, Mozambique, DR Congo and 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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CERF allocates US$125.4 million in 2013 fourth quarter
CERF and its partners were challenged by a series of large, complex crises in the Central African Republic, the Philippines, Syria and Yemen, affecting 35 million people.
Flood strategy seeks $11.7 million to address needs of 140,000 people
Three-month strategy involving all clusters is designed to contribute to strengthening the livelihoods and the resilience of thousands affected by January floods.
Mozambique: Red alert lifted as flood waters recede, but humanitarian needs remain
Forty per cent of the population in flooded areas will require food assistance for the next three months. 13,000 households need seeds and tools to be able to plant for the second harvest to avoid long term food insecurity.
Mozambique: Response and Recovery Proposal seeks $30.5 million to assist 150,000 flood-affected people in Mozambique
The number of affected people could increase, as some areas are still isolated and assessments are ongoing and a low pressure system has the potential to cause more intense rains.
Mozambique: Air drops, air bridges ensure humanitarian assistance to people stranded in flooded districts
Coordination activities have been reinforced by the Government with the set-up of a mobile emergency operations center in Xai-Xai, capital of the Gaza Province. Health and sanitation concerns are emerging in flood-affected districts where water levels are receding; proper clean-up and restoration of basic health services are a priority.
Flooding in Mozambique leaves 30,000 people in need of evacuation
A considerable number of houses, social infrastructure, access roads and bridges in Mozambique's southern Gaza province were damaged or blocked by flooding. Basic services such as banks, shops, schools and hospitals are closed. So far, almost 50,000 people have been affected.