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UNICEF reported over 178,000 cholera cases in Eastern and Southern Africa from January 2024 to March 2025, with inadequate water and sanitation services as critical factors. The overwhelming number of …
UNICEF Reports Alarming Cholera Cases Amid WASH Challenges in Africa Read More
Dr. Jack Hickel fears that cuts to U.S. aid will have dire consequences for children in South Sudan, a region already struggling with poverty and conflict. His nonprofit, the Alaska …
Dr. Jack Hickel Advocates for Continued U.S. Aid for South Sudan Children Read More
The conflict in eastern Congo, intensified by the advance of M23 rebels, has hindered efforts to tackle the mpox outbreak. Hospitals are facing dire shortages of supplies and patients are …
Setback in Mpox Response in Congo Amid Rebel Advances Read More
Botswana is facing severe flooding since 16 February, displacing over 5,000 people and disrupting access to critical resources. UNICEF has allocated US$50,000 for essential supplies and appealed for US$860,000 to …
UNICEF Botswana Flood Situation Report No. 1: March 2025 Read More
Sudan is facing a severe cholera outbreak, with at least 70 deaths and over 2,200 infections reported in the past week, as highlighted by Save the Children. This situation arose …
Cholera Outbreak Claims 70 Lives in One Week in Southern Sudan Read More
Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi struck Mozambique on January 13, 2025, severely affecting over 283,000 residents and damaging 80,865 homes. The MIRA assessment conducted by INGD and OCHA identified urgent humanitarian needs, …
Mozambique: Emergency Response to Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi as of February 2025 Read More
A cholera outbreak in southern Sudan has led to 1,351 cases and 58 deaths, primarily in Kosti city. The crisis originates from contaminated drinking water after the water station was …
Cholera Outbreak in Southern Sudan Claims 58 Lives, Spreads Rapidly Read More
The European Commission has dedicated €60 million for humanitarian aid in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 2025, focusing on emergency support for displaced populations around Goma. This funding …
EU Allocates €60 Million Humanitarian Aid for the DRC in 2025 Read More
This article examines Nigeria’s efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality rates, highlighting success stories and ongoing challenges. It underscores the government’s initiatives, supported by global partners, to enhance health …
Advancing Maternal and Child Health: Nigeria’s Commitment and Challenges in Reducing Mortality Rates Read More
Tropical Cyclone Chido has severely impacted Mozambique, affecting approximately 329,510 individuals across Cabo Delgado, Nampula, and Niassa provinces. Damages to shelters, health facilities, and water systems have heightened vulnerabilities, necessitating …
Tropical Cyclone Chido: Humanitarian Challenges in Mozambique Read More