Reports

1. INTRODUCTION Older People and Persons with Disability are among the most vulnerable groups in humanitarian crises, as they face multiple barriers to accessing humanitarian services, including protection. According to the World Health Organization, WHO statistics on…

Maputo, le 5 août 2024 – Le Mozambique a introduit aujourd’hui le vaccin antipaludique qui permet de sauver des vies dans la vaccination systématique, une étape essentielle pour redynamiser la lutte contre le paludisme et améliorer…

Top concern Confirmation of mpox cases in Uganda, Kenya and Central African Republic spurs concerns about public health and social measures in Kenya, sentiment of distrust in Ugandan local authorities and worries about disease transmission in Central…

In a significant stride towards bolstering Zimbabwe's resilience against cholera, the Russian Federation donated a substantial consignment of cholera commodities to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC). Valued at a generous US$44,000 in funding…

[Excerpt] 1. Welcoming and Agenda (SNHCD Coordinator) Opening and Welcoming. Code of Conduct: This event adheres to the Code of Conduct to prevent harassment, including sexual harassment, at WHO events. To report, please write to IOS directly, access WHO…

OVERVIEW DTM field teams estimated that a total of 725,965 individuals (145,193 households) were displaced due to ongoing clashes between SAF and RSF across Sennar state between 25 June and 29 July 2024. Of the total displaced…

On 31 July and 1 August 2024, heavy rain and flooding displaced an estimated 280 households across Port Sudan city of Port Sudan locality, Red Sea. Field teams reported that rain primarily affected schools and gathering…

Key Highlights during this epi-week 31 • During epi-week 31, a total of 378 (92%) out of 412 health facilities submitted their weekly surveillance reports, which is above the expected rate of reporting. • A total of 4,024…

New cases for epi-week 31 • 331 new cholera cases were reported from 23 districts. • 275 (75%) severe cases were reported • 163 (49%) were children below 5 years • 175 (53%) were female • 1 death was reported this…

Mercy Corps Releases Report on Climate Action in the Livestock Sector Uganda, currently ranking 13th globally in terms of vulnerability to climate change, particularly in the livestock sector, is facing an urgent crisis. With the current climate…