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Madagascar population facing severe humanitarian crisis due to drought: UN
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Antananarivo [Madagascar], August 22 (ANI): Hundreds of thousands of people are suffering from one of the worst droughts in the south of Madagascar in 40 years, the most senior UN official in the country has said, warning that the population is facing a severe humanitarian crisis.
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Healthcare needs grow as humanitarian crisis worsens in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 22 (ANI): The World Health Organization has raised alarm regarding the healthcare situation in Afghanistan, where conflict has left countless people vulnerable to hunger and illnesses.
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Merkel speaks with Erdogan, discusses Afghanistan's situation
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Berlin [Germany], August 22 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and discussed the rapidly developing situation in Afghanistan. They both agreed to cooperate on assisting the work of international humanitarian organizations in the countr
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5 Ashoka Young Changemakers From India Supported by Mphasis F1 Foundation
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru, (Karnataka) [India], August 21(ANI/BusinessWire India): Five Ashoka Young Changemakers have been recognized with the prestigious Diana Award, a recognition for highly inspiring efforts by a young person for social action or humanitarian work. Established in the memory of Diana, Pr
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Spain to send 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Haiti
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Madrid [Spain], August 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Spain will send on Saturday 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Haiti hit by the powerful earthquake, the Spanish Foreign Ministry said.
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UNHCR warns of humanitarian needs in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 21 (ANI): UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, has expressed concern about the prevailing humanitarian needs within Afghanistan and urged for continuous support to ensure necessary assistance in the country.
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UN expresses its concerns over Myanmar's dire humanitarian situation
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], August 21 (ANI): The UN expressed its concerns over Myanmar's dire situation as armed conflict and insecurity since February 1st have led to the displacement of more than 210,000 people in various parts of the country.
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12.2 million people in Afghanistan acutely food insecure: UN
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New York [US], August 20 (ANI): UN humanitarians on Thursday said that the relief crisis in Afghanistan is deteriorating rapidly, with 12.2 million people acutely food insecure.
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Dolly Parton reflects on donating for Moderna's COVID vaccine, says she wa
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): Legendary country singer and humanitarian Dolly Parton recently made a humble reference about her donation of USD 1 million to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, as a "small part" in Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine development, which today is one of the th
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Joe Biden, Angela Merkel discuss need for 'close coordination' on Afghanis
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 19 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discussed the need for close coordination on the provision of humanitarian aid for vulnerable people in Afghanistan.
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WHO urges parties in Afghan conflict to ensure safety of health workers
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 18 (ANI): The World Health Organization on Wednesday called on the sides involved in the conflict in Afghanistan to protect all the citizens, including civilians and health employees, while assuring to continue its humanitarian services in the country.
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Abu Dhabi, says UAE
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 18 (ANI): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, who fled the war-torn country after it was overtaken by the Taliban, is now in the United Arab Emirates, the UAE government confirmed on Wednesday.
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