Informes

HIGHLIGHTS “Due to this pandemic, I have faced a lot of challenges having to stay 4 months away from family. However, as a humanitarian I feel proud to be a part of the Sector’s COVID-19 emergency response…

HIGHLIGHTS During the reporting period, new 50 COVID-19 cases were confirmed among Rohingya refugees, the highest number in a week so far. WHO’s Community Health Disease Surveillance Officers (CHDSOs) provided support to investigate all cases. Equally important…

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has accepted the advice of the Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee and approved from the Disaster Relief Fund two grants totalling $6.827 million to two agencies for…

As the Rohingya Response of Bangladesh nears the two-year mark, the response has evolved from immediate emergency life-saving provisions to other supports (protection, health, nutrition etc). One aspect of this crisis is that majority are women…

HIGHLIGHTS As testing continues to increase in the refugee camps, the reporting period registered the highest number so far - 29 new cases - of a total of 130 infected. In the host community, 4082 cases were detected…

HIGHLIGHTS “I am feeling very happy to get the opportunity to package masks. This has increased my self-esteem and confidence as previously I was neglected due to my inability to use my right hand.” – Isda Khatun,…

Planting Assessment Update Planting Assessment for 2019 Survival Rates With unrestrictive support from RRRC, Cox’s Bazar North and South Forest Division, Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI), and Institute of Forestry and Environmental Science, Chittagong University (IFSCU) jointly conducted…

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS BRAC initiated to help the most vulnerable population of Cox’s Bazar and provided cash grants of BDT 1,500 (USD 18) to each of 9,088 low-income families of the host community. Additionally, 117 persons with disabilities…

Context Analysis In July 2020, the frequent and heavy rainfall, along with COVID-19 transmissions continued in Cox’s Bazar district including the camp settlements. The government authorities extended the zonal system around the district town and host communities…

Regional Situation ● With over 3.8 million confirmed cases, India has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the region, and third globally. ● The pandemic continues to spread across Asia and the Pacific. India, Iran, Bangladesh, Pakistan,…