Costa Rica: Costa Rica boosts its preparedness against natural disasters with...
Source: Inter-American Development BankCountry: Costa Rica$100 million contingent loan will help country cope with earthquakes, floods, and hurricanesThe Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has...
View ArticleBurkina Faso: UNHCR moves Malian refugees to safer areas of Burkina Faso
Source: UN High Commissioner for RefugeesCountry: Burkina Faso, MaliGOUDEBOU, Burkina Faso, December 21 (UNHCR) – Mother of two, Mariam, is quite well travelled in the Sahel region, but not from...
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Lebanon: Lebanon: UN Inter-Agency Response for Syrian Refugees, December...
Source: UN High Commissioner for RefugeesCountry: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic (the)Highlights of the weekOver 4,000 Syrian refugees registered with UNHCR this week;UN High Commissioner for Refugees...
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Somalia: Somalia - FSNAU Nutrition Update November-December 2012
Source: Food Security and Nutrition Analysis UnitCountry: SomaliaOverviewCurrent Update of the Nutrition Situation in IDP Settlements of Northern and Central regionsInternally displaced persons (IDPs)...
View ArticleDemocratic Republic of the Congo (the): Nord-Kivu : 9 tonnes de médicaments...
Source: Radio OkapiCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)Le ministre de la santé, Félix Kabange Numbi, a remis jeudi 20 décembre, environ neuf tonnes de médicaments à l’inspection provinciale...
View ArticleBurkina Faso: Le HCR transfère des réfugiés maliens vers un lieu plus sûr au...
Source: UN High Commissioner for RefugeesCountry: Burkina Faso, MaliGOUDEBOU, Burkina Faso, 21 décembre (HCR) – Une mère de deux enfants, Mariam, a déjà sillonné bien malgré elle la région du Sahel....
View ArticlePakistan: 3.5 million Pakistani children miss polio vaccine: WHO
Source: Agence France-PresseCountry: Pakistan12/21/2012 17:42 GMTISLAMABAD, Dec 21, 2012 (AFP) - More than 3.5 million Pakistani children missed out on polio vaccination this week in a campaign...
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World: Primera ayuda psicológica: Guía para trabajadores de campo
Source: World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization, World Vision, War Trauma FoundationCountry: WorldGuía ofrece consejos sobre primeros auxilios psicológicos en catástrofesCómo debe...
View ArticleSyrian Arab Republic (the): As Winter Approaches, CRS Ramps Up Assistance to...
Source: Catholic Relief ServicesCountry: Jordan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic (the), TurkeyAs the fierce violence in Syria continues to force families to flee the country, another crisis is looming:...
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Philippines (the): Philippines: Typhoon Bopha Situation Report No. 9 (as of...
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsCountry: Philippines (the)This report is produced by OCHA in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It was issued by OCHA Philippines....
View ArticleSudan (the): Saraf Omra hospital overloaded as 'new' disease emerges
Source: Radio DabangaCountry: Sudan (the)Residents from Saraf Omra have revealed the emergence of new cases of a deadly disease causing vomiting and diarrhea. It was reported on Thursday, 20 December,...
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World: Psychological first aid: Guide for field workers
Source: World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization, World Vision, War Trauma FoundationCountry: WorldThe World Health Organization publication Psychological first aid: Guide for...
View ArticlePakistan: Updates on CDC’s Polio Eradication Efforts
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCountry: Afghanistan, Angola, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo (the), India, Nigeria, PakistanDecember 21, 2012CDC Continues to Support the...
View ArticleDemocratic Republic of the Congo (the): Largest distribution of essential...
Source: UN Children's FundCountry: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)GOMA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 21 December 2012 – With heavy rains underway in eastern DR Congo, more than 23,800...
View ArticleEl Salvador: An Innovative Education Strategy
Source: World Food ProgrammeCountry: El SalvadorWFP implemented the first “Integral Course on Health, Nourishment and Nutrition with Emphasis on Gender: Management and Storage of Food and their...
View ArticleSyrian Arab Republic (the): Reaching out to the most vulnerable refugees
Source: Handicap InternationalCountry: Jordan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic (the)Confronted by the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria, Handicap International is stepping up efforts to help...
View ArticleSyrian Arab Republic (the): Humanitarian Response Still Insufficient For...
Source: MSFCountry: Iraq, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic (the)The humanitarian situation in Syria continues to worsen as the war escalates and attacks against health facilities continue. Access to large...
View ArticleCentral African Republic (the): As Violence Surges Anew in CAR, Families...
Source: MSFCountry: Central African Republic (the)MSF maintains its hospital services and runs emergency operations.On December 20, the rebel coalition known as “Seleka, which has attacked several...
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Philippines (the): Typhon Bopha - Situation Report HOPE worldwide , December...
Source: HOPE worldwideCountry: Philippines (the)HOPE worldwide effortsResponding to the disaster, HOPE worldwide supported HOPE worldwide Philippines with $5,000 to provide food assistance and...
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Syrian Arab Republic (the): Disaster Needs Analysis – Update: Syria Conflict
Source: Assessment Capacities ProjectCountry: Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic (the), TurkeyPriority concernsAccess for humanitarian organisation to...
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