Governments in Asia and the Pacific imposed some of the strictest and longest-lasting limits on human mobility during the COVID-19 pandemic, triggering a collapse in migration, stranding migrants...
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Governments in Asia and the Pacific imposed some of the strictest and longest-lasting limits on human mobility during the COVID-19 pandemic, triggering a collapse in migration, stranding migrants...
Colombia + 17 more
The Start Fund monthly risk briefing reports on new, emerging or deteriorating situations; therefore, ongoing events that are considered to be unchanged are not featured and risks that are beyond the...
Bangladesh + 9 more
This epidemiological bulletin aims to provide the situation of key infectious diseases in the WHO South-East Asia region to inform risk assessments and responses. The bulletin uses information from...
UNFPA and Government of Japan Partner to Enhance Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care in Timor-Leste Dili, March 6, 2024– The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Timor-Leste is pleased to...
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On March 6 (on the same day local time), in Dili, H.E. Mr. KIMURA Tetsuya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, and Dr. Domingas Bernardo,...
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This report provides an analysis of food security and evolving needs and an update on WFP’s response and priorities. The convergence of multiple crises – conflict, extreme climate patterns and...
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The World Health Organization and member countries in South-East Asia Region are prioritizing enhancing field epidemiology workforce as part of strengthening capacities to respond to health...
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This epidemiological bulletin aims to provide the situation of key infectious diseases in the WHO South-East Asia region to inform risk assessments and responses. The bulletin uses information from...
Highlights WFP secured an allocation of $1.1m from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to provide essential food to 18,000 people including pregnant and breastfeeding women as...
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This epidemiological bulletin aims to provide the situation of key infectious diseases in the WHO South-East Asia region to inform risk assessments and responses. The bulletin uses information from...
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INTRODUCTION This volume is intended as a companion to Blue Pacific Continent, Volume I – Primer on Pacific Regional Climate Change Action. This reference book offers an overview of Pacific countries...
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The “Blue Pacific Continent” is both a mindset and a geographic region. The Southwest Pacific Ocean is home to more than two dozen island states and territories that range in size...
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KEY MESSAGES • The ongoing El Niño is expected to continue at least until June 2024. • Between July–December 2023, El Niño triggered droughts, wildfires, heatwaves, heavy rains, and floods in many...
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Highlights East Asia and the Pacific is the region most affected by disasters worldwide and the most weather-related child displacements in absolute numbers. The risks and impact of disasters are...
UNFPA provides simulation equipment to all midwifery schools in Timor-Leste to improve skills in safe delivery January 26, 2024 - the United Nations Population Funds (UNFPA) handed over simulation...
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Key events and updates Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2): Indonesia Situation Summary (As of 23 January 2024) In December 2023 and January 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Health...
Highlights • WFP and the Ministry of Health signed an agreement to procure specialized nutritious foods to combat malnutrition in over 10,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women. • The Government...
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(Excerpt) Key events and updates Virus Disease: Thailand Situation Summary (As of 31 December 2023) As of 31 December 2023, there have been 758 cases of Zika virus disease reported in 36 provinces of...
DILI - The Timor-Leste Ministry of Health (MOH) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today signed an agreement supported by a $600,000 fund to purchase stocks of Super Cereal, a...
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HIGHLIGHTS East Asia and the Pacific remains the most disaster-prone region in the world. In 2023, the region experienced cyclones, floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and drought as...