The Russian invasion of Ukraine has set back years of progress in preventing vaccine preventable diseases
The number of disasters experienced annually over the last two decades is five times higher than in the previous three decades GENEVA
Worsening situation in Ukraine has prompted OCHA to double its initial $1.1 billion appeal
In advance of World Malaria Day, World Health Organization recommends expanded use of the first malaria vaccine, calling it potential game changer in the fight against malaria
UN human rights officials express deep concern about excessive use of force by Israeli security forces that has resulted in many deaths and injuries
The WHO has received reports that nearly all health facilities and hospitals in areas like the Luhansk region either are damaged or destroyed
UN chief says nations must work together to protect the Earth’s precious, life giving resources from further destruction and irretrievable loss
Growing evidence of indiscriminate shelling and summary executions by Russian forces; Ukraine also appears to have used weapons with indiscriminate effects
Agency says aid is being distributed to vulnerable people in areas such as Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, and Borodianka, which have been subjected to weeks of attacks by Russian forces
WFP warns an estimated 20 million people could face catastrophic levels of hunger if the region is hit with a fourth consecutive year of drought
WHO has verified 147 attacks on health care killing at least 73 people and injuring 52 others
Problems reportedly worsened by COVID-19, war in Ukraine
War, climate disasters, and COVID-19 are threatening global health and undermining the capacity to build and maintain economically viable and stable societies
Public officials and organized crime are responsible for the soaring numbers of enforced disappearances in Mexico, says watchdog committee
Committee sees continuing health emergency
WHO reports at least 73 people have been killed and 51 injured in 108 attacks on health care, including health facilities, personnel, ambulances, and warehouses
Some six million people or 40 percent of the population are facing acute hunger and are on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe
The war has shattered expectations of a recovery from the damaging impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on world trade and business confidence
The agreement would oblige states to reduce harm to civilians by limiting the use of explosive weapons including airstrikes and mortars
Meeting of humanitarian chief Griffiths with Russia's top diplomat Lavrov seen as step in long process
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