humanitarian aid

WHO Warns of ‘Immense’ Health Crisis in Gaza

31 Jan 2025

The United Nations' World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that humanitarian needs in Gaza remain "immense" despite a rise in aid deliveries following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Rik Peeperkorn, WHO's representative in the occupied Palestinian territories, stated that Gaza’s health system is severely damaged, leading to a crisis...

India Sends 2nd Foodgrain Assistance Tranche to Lesotho

14 Jan 2025

Mumbai, India: In a significant move to address food security challenges in Lesotho, India has dispatched the second tranche of humanitarian assistance comprising 1000 metric tonnes of sorghum (jowar). The consignment departed from Nhava Sheva Port in Mumbai on Monday. This initiative underscores India’s commitment to South-South cooperation and solidarity...

Sweden Ends Funding For UNRWA Over Hamas Ties, October 7 Attacks

21 Dec 2024

Sweden has officially ceased its financial contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA). Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa announced the decision during an interview with TV4, stating that Stockholm would now channel its humanitarian assistance to Gaza through alternative avenues. The decision follows intensified international...

Gaza War: UN General Assembly To Vote On Gaza Ceasefire And Hostage Release Resolution

11 Dec 2024

UN General Assembly is set to vote Wednesday on a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, following the United States' veto of a similar measure in the UN Security Council. Although non-binding, the resolution seeks an "immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire," the release of all hostages, and...

Lebanon Faces Crisis: Paris Conference Aims to Secure Humanitarian Aid Amid Ongoing Conflict

24 Oct 2024

An aid conference aimed at raising hundreds of millions of dollars for Lebanon is set to commence in Paris on Thursday. The event seeks to encourage diplomatic progress for the war-torn nation, though significant political breakthroughs appear unlikely, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which...

Israel Approves Humanitarian Pause for Polio Vaccination in Gaza: WHO

30 Aug 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Israel has agreed to a humanitarian pause to facilitate a mass polio vaccination campaign in Gaza. The initiative, set to begin on September 1, will involve temporary pauses in hostilities to allow for the vaccination of children. Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, head of...

UAE Boosts Sudan Aid With 0 Million Amid Ongoing Conflict

UAE Boosts Sudan Aid With $230 Million Amid Ongoing Conflict

18 Aug 2024

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues its humanitarian efforts to aid the people of Sudan, showcasing a long-standing commitment to support and relief. From 2014 to 2024, the UAE provided $3.5 billion in aid to Sudan. Since the outbreak of conflict in 2023, the UAE has contributed $230 million in...

Putin Offers Humanitarian Aid To North Korea After Devastating Floods

05 Aug 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an offer of humanitarian aid to North Korea in response to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall, according to Pyongyang's state media, KCNA, on Sunday. This gesture marks a continuation of the growing closeness between the two nations. The offer was conveyed in a...

85 Patients Evacuated From Gaza To UAE For Treatment, Says WHO

31 Jul 2024

In a significant humanitarian operation, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that 85 critically ill and injured patients were evacuated from the Gaza Strip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for specialized medical care on Tuesday. Patients and Conditions The patients, consisting of 35 children and 50 adults, were accompanied...

Crisis In Northern Nigeria: Rising Malnutrition Threatens Children

03 Jul 2024

In northern Nigeria, there is a serious rise in malnutrition among children due to widespread food insecurity affecting 31.8 million people, the highest globally. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reports crowded treatment centers, admitting 1,250 children in April, twice as many as last year. Severe malnutrition has caused other health problems...

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