Rapports

ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES Cholera in Rumonge commune (Bururi province): The number of cholera cases which had been decreasing during the second half of November was on the rise again since the beginning of December 2005. Sporadic cases were registered in…

This appeal seeks CHF 7,053,850 (1) to fund programmes and activities to be implemented in 2006 and 2007. These programmes are aligned with the International Federation's Global Agenda, which sets out four broad goals to meet the Federation's mission…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 181 countries. For more information: www.ifrc.org In…

IP/05/1711 Brussels, 26 December 2005 - The European Commission has approved a series of humanitarian aid decisions for Africa worth €165.7 million. The bulk of the resources are allocated in 'Global Plans' for large-scale aid operations in 2006 in countries experiencing…

ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES Health: On 17 November first reported a cholera outbreak in Rugombo commune (Cibitoke province). At the end of the reporting week the total number of cases reported since the outbreak climbed to 73 and 3 deaths. WHO was…

HIGHLIGHTS Earthquake: At around 12H00 GMT on 5 December a strong earthquake was felt across Burundi. The epicentre was located 55km southeast of the Congolese town of Kalemie in the middle of Lake Tanganyika. The magnitude recorded at the epicentre was…

ACTIVITIES AND UPDATES Health: A national vaccination campaign against measles was conducted over the reporting week. The number of malaria cases increased significantly in Ngozi, Makamba, Gitega and Muramvya without crossing the threshold of an epidemic. Health partners and district health…

GENEVA, 30 November (UNHCR) - Refugees are people, and people are prone to catch HIV from each other - and then pass it on to others - unless they have some understanding of the disease and take the necessary…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP) 2006 will be launched in a new political environment, led by the first democratically elected government since 1993. As in 2004 and 2005, the CAP will strive to ensure continued…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As the end of 2005 approaches, the overall outlook for the region is perhaps more positive than at other times in recent years. Central to this growing optimism are the evolving peace processes in Burundi…