Climate change in the Central African Republic: what threats?
… With many meteorological stations having fallen into disuse or now obsolete, the … serious in a country where access to health care is extremely limited. The situation is …
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Mozambique: Families fleeing attacks seek shelter in COVID-19 hotspot; Country’s largest treatment centre opens
… Maputo (ICRC)—Attacks on towns and villages in Mozambique's northern province of Cabo … centre will help the community respond to the health crisis, but these families cannot … been burned to the ground, schools and health care facilities looted and destroyed, and …
Afghanistan: Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic at Afghan Red Crescent hospital in Kabul
… Designated by Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) as one of only … the steadily growing COVID-19 danger, health care staff face the looming threat that put …
Round-up of ICRC Activities in Afghanistan between July and September 2014
… Visiting detainees and protecting the civilian … killed on the battlefield. Providing health care The 444-bed Mirwais Regional Hospital in …
Israel and the occupied territories: President of the ICRC arrives in Gaza, calls for the protection of civilians
… Spoljaric, the president of the ICRC, is in Gaza today to advance efforts that … life-saving surgery alongside local health-care workers. The ICRC has also been providing …
ICRC president: "We are witnessing a global and collective failure to protect civilians in armed conflicts"
… Republic of the Congo to Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine and Yemen, we are witnessing a global and … access to water, sanitation, electricity or health care – causing more death and disease, …
Safeguarding Essential Services: Addressing Indirect Effects of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
… When explosive weapons are used in populated areas, the direct impact of such … as water supply, electricity, sanitation and health care, means that disrupting one can have a …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Humanitarian aid challenges in Rutshuru
… Fighting in North Kivu, the state of the roads and … Priorities include accommodation, sanitation, health care, drinking water and food. I’ve got nine …
ICRC statement to UN Security Council open debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict
… the centre of all aspects of our daily work in armed conflicts around the world. My wish … main issue of concern – the protection of health care. Security Council resolution 2286 was a …
ICRC scales up operations in eastern Ukraine
… 12-12-2014 As winter deepens, the ICRC is stepping up its … over 15 US dollars) have been distributed. Health care Wound-dressing materials, surgical items, …
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