News Monitor

Since the first suspected case was reported on 5 November, the number of people affected has risen significantly, placing an immense strain on the limited response to date.

The medical needs in Afghanistan are huge, and more women Afghan medical staff need to be trained to address them. For this to happen, women need to have access to education.

Globally, 213 million children are at the sharp end of unpredictable and volatile emergencies. With 109 million children targeted by UNICEF for humanitarian assistance in 2025, donor funding is critical.

A survey by MSF has found that the rate of global acute malnutrition has doubled in some areas of Katsina state since last year. These results are “terrifying”, according to MSF's medical coordinator.

A survey by MSF has found that the rate of global acute malnutrition has doubled in some areas of Katsina state since last year. These results are “terrifying”, according to MSF's medical coordinator.

At least 51 million children across the region are at the epicentre of multiple crises, including relentless climate shocks, public health emergencies, conflict and economic impacts.

With the virus presenting an ongoing threat in endemic regions, preventive Ebola vaccination will protect frontline workers, communities and health systems, helping mitigate the impact of outbreaks.

The GHO for 2025 outlines carefully prioritized response plans to provide critical assistance to 190 million people in 32 countries and nine refugee-hosting regions.

This work will guide national governments in implementing scalable approaches to prevent wasting and make a substantial impact on the lives of millions of children and women in crisis-affected areas.

Syria’s warring parties must strictly adhere to international law and protect civilians, the UN warned amid a dramatic increase in hostilities that threaten to spread to new parts of the country.

Syria’s warring parties must strictly adhere to international law and protect civilians, the UN warned amid a dramatic increase in hostilities that threaten to spread to new parts of the country.

By 2025, more than 91 million people who are affected by humanitarian crises will be in urgent need of shelter to protect themselves from the elements, to have privacy and a place to feel safe.

By 2025, more than 91 million people who are affected by humanitarian crises will be in urgent need of shelter to protect themselves from the elements, to have privacy and a place to feel safe.

The attack has created a living nightmare for the displaced people, with panic, mass displacement and casualties as young as four years old who have sustained severe injuries.

“There are 6,000 reminders that the international community is failing the people of Myanmar. It is time for a change, starting with moving this disaster out of the shadows of international attention."

More than 50,000 Haitians have been displaced in the past two weeks alone due to insecurity related to armed groups, while across the country, 5.4 million people are facing acute hunger.