Tag: WASH
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UNICEF Afghanistan November 2025 Humanitarian Update
Overview UNICEF’s Afghanistan humanitarian update for November 2025 highlights urgent needs and ongoing efforts to protect children amid a challenging security and environmental context. Following a devastating earthquake in the northern provinces in early November, humanitarian agencies mobilized to assess damage, safeguard routine services, and expand lifesaving support for the country’s most vulnerable children and…
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UNICEF Afghanistan: Humanitarian Situation Report Highlights and Response (Nov 2025)
Overview of the November 2025 Emergency in Afghanistan UNICEF’s November 2025 humanitarian situation report for Afghanistan documents a critical period following a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck in the early hours of 3 November, disrupting sleep and safety across northern provinces from Balkh to Samangan. The disaster added to long-standing humanitarian needs, intensifying the…
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Stunting Prevention for Sumatra Flood Victims: Building Healthier Futures
Stunting Prevention for Sumatra Flood Victims: Why It Matters The floods that swept across parts of Sumatra displace families, disrupt livelihoods, and threaten the health and development of young children. In disaster contexts, stunting risk rises when children face prolonged malnutrition, repeated illness, and poor sanitation. Addressing stunting is not a quick fix; it is…
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UNICEF Afghanistan Humitarian Update: November 2025
Overview: A Challenging Month for Afghanistan In November 2025, UNICEF reported escalating humanitarian needs across Afghanistan, following a devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake in the early hours of 3 November that shook communities from Balkh to Samangan. The quake compounded existing vulnerabilities in a country already grappling with ongoing conflict, displacement, and limited access to essential services.…
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El Fasher Displacement Snapshot: Situation Report #4 (Dec 18, 2025)
Overview: A Snapshot of El Fasher’s Displacement Challenge Sudan’s protracted conflict, which intensified after April 15, 2023, has driven one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises. In El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, thousands of families remain displaced within the city and in nearby communities. New reports released as of December 18, 2025, frame…
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Sudan El Fasher Displacement: Key Findings from Situation Report #4 (Dec 18, 2025)
Overview of the El Fasher Displacement Situation The fourth Situation Report for El Fasher, issued on December 18, 2025, underscores a continuation of a deeply entrenched displacement crisis driven by ongoing conflict, insecurity, and limited access to essential services. As humanitarian actors document the needs of residents and newly displaced families, the report emphasizes the…
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HPV Milestone, Measles Progress and Worsening Cholera Outbreak: Weekly African Health Update
HPV vaccination gains across Africa mark a significant milestone Across Africa, vaccination campaigns against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are expanding, signaling a notable shift in the continent’s battle against HPV-related diseases. Health ministries report increased vaccine uptake among school-age girls and, in several countries, expanded eligibility to older cohorts as part of catch-up programs. Experts…
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HPV Milestone, Measles Progress and Worsening Cholera Outbreak: Weekly Health Update from Africa
Overview: A Promising Week in Africa’s Public Health In this week’s health briefing, Africa’s public health landscape shows a mix of encouraging gains and ongoing challenges. Vaccination campaigns against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are expanding across several countries, marking a significant step toward reducing cervical cancer risk in the coming decades. At the same time,…
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HPV Milestone, Measles Progress, and Worsening Cholera: Weekly African Health Update
HPV Vaccination Milestones Across Africa In this week’s regional health briefing, African nations report meaningful progress in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaigns. Public health authorities highlight increased enrollment in school-based immunization programs, expanded outreach in rural communities, and partnerships with international organizations to ensure vaccine availability and cold-chain integrity. The expanded HPV vaccination efforts are…