El Niño is expected to intensify climate shocks in Africa, exacerbating existing humanitarian crises and threatening food security for millions. UN agencies FAO and WFP are launching an urgent appeal for $202 million to provide anticipatory aid.
UN Special Envoy Hanna Tetteh warns that Libya’s political process is gaining traction but the opportunity for action is shrinking, urging stakeholders to move forward with a roadmap for elections and stability.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has lauded Uganda’s response to the recent Ebola outbreak, while also urging continued vigilance and regional collaboration. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has presented significant challenges due to humanitarian pressures and cross-border movement.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pledged comprehensive support to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in its fight against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, stressing community involvement and timely medical care.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has appealed for a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo to facilitate access for health workers battling the Ebola outbreak.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), but not a pandemic emergency, citing nearly 600 suspected cases.
The WHO confirms the Bundibugyo Ebola strain poses significant national and regional risks, though global risk remains low. With no specific vaccine or treatment, a community-focused response is underway in the DRC and Uganda, facing security and logistical hurdles.
