Giving birth under fire in North Kivu, as conflict grips the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Stories & Blogs UNFPA (News )As fighting intensified in North Kivu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Francine Toyata clutched her pregnant belly, waves of pain coursing through her.
US funding cuts threaten global health response, WHO chief warns.
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over the impact of US funding cuts on critical global health initiatives, warning they pose a direct threat to public health efforts worldwide.
Strengthening healthcare in Ethiopia with improved blood storage.
Stories & Blogs UNOPS (News )UNOPS is partnering with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health on a new initiative to enhance blood storage capacity across the country.
WFP welcomes contribution from Japan to save lives in war-torn Sudan.
Stories & Blogs WFP (News )WFP welcomes a contribution of JPY 150 million (approx. US $1 million) from the Government of Japan for its operations in Sudan.
Mauritania progressing towards zero leprosy cases.
Stories & Blogs WHO-Africa (News )Mauritania has witnessed a significant decline in leprosy cases since thanks to sustained efforts that have led to improvements in prevention, detection and treatment.
“Bold investments” needed to address challenging nutritional burden in Africa, FAO says.
Stories & Blogs FAO (News )FAO Director-General addresses High-Level Side Event at African Union Summit in Addis Ababa hosted by the King of Lesotho.
Secretary-General's Remarks at High-level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )“Now the international community must show the same level of support to the Sudanese people in their moment of despair as the Sudanese people once showed to their neighbours in distress”. Said Antonio Guterres, Un Secretary General.
DR Congo displacement, health crisis worsens amid dwindling aid access
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )A dire displacement crisis is escalating in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as M23 rebels make headway while aid routes are cut off, UN humanitarians warned on Friday.
Remarks by the UN Secretary-General at the opening of the 38th African Union Summit.
Stories & Blogs ECA (Story )The partnership between the United Nations and the African Union has never been stronger. Together, we see an Africa brimming with hope and possibility.
Sudan, ‘the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world’
Stories & Blogs United Nations (Story )Sudan’s ruinous civil war is approaching its third year, leaving a legacy of malnutrition, massive population displacement and chronic insecurity.