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UNICEF seeks $2.5 million for children affected by Panama quake
UNICEF estimated that 38,000 people in Panama, including 8,300 children, needed assistance following the October 9 earthquake. Its October 13 update sought…
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INTERPOL and WHO agree to strengthen health-security cooperation
WHO and INTERPOL signed a cooperation agreement addressing threats where public health, crime and security intersect, the organisations announced on October 16.
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Addis Ababa to host global emergency medical teams meeting
Ethiopia will host the seventh Emergency Medical Teams Global Meeting in Addis Ababa on November 3–5, becoming the first African country to welcome the…
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UN projects acute food insecurity for 19.2 million Afghans
WFP and FAO project that 19.2 million people in Afghanistan could face high acute food insecurity during the November–April lean season, around 38% of the…
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Japan funds food assistance for 94,000 people in Mozambique
Japan contributed 300 million yen, approximately $1.8 million, to WFP assistance for 94,000 conflict-affected people in northern Mozambique.
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UN allocates $8.5 million for emergency assistance in Ethiopia
The funding targets more than 202,700 people, prioritising displaced families and communities with disrupted services.
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NASA tracks rising fire activity across the central and eastern Amazon
Satellite observations show increased fires and smoke since September amid El Niño-related dryness.
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NASA imagery documents Hurricane Simon near Mexico's coast
The satellite account describes the storm's observed strength on 11 October, rather than a live forecast.
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UN warns of expanding cholera outbreak in DR Congo
The reported suspected cases cover January 2025 through September 2026, not only the current year.
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