Anthrax outbreak compounds security crisis in eastern DR Congo
An anthrax outbreak is compounding the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), driving up humanitarian needs and further limiting access to basic services. The escalating crisis is also widening critical [...]
WHO chief laments most disruptive cuts to global health funding ‘in living memory’
As sudden budget cuts severely impact global health funding, prolonged conflicts around the world are fuelling disease outbreaks and posing a serious threat to public health, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned [...]
Afghanistan’s socioeconomic crisis deepens amid crackdown on women’s rights
In Afghanistan, 75 per cent of the population struggles to meet their daily needs; with female-headed households, rural communities and internally displaced persons being most affected, the UN development agency (UNDP) has noted in a new report.
First Person: Myanmar aid workers brave conflict and harsh conditions to bring aid to earthquake victims
In the aftermath of the huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March, life-saving aid efforts led by the UN are being hampered by damaged infrastructure, ongoing armed conflict and global aid funding [...]
Plague of rats and insects provide latest challenge for war-shattered Gazans
After suffering almost 18 months of deadly bombardment, displacement and lack of access to basic services, the embattled people of Gaza face yet another challenge: the threat of insects and rodents. Read Full Story on [...]
UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals
Facing a staggering $4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals and revive international cooperation.