Medical & Health

Disaster Looms for Millions in Horn of Africa as Rains Fail

The World Food Program warns an estimated 20 million people in drought-affected parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia could face catastrophic levels of hunger if the region is hit with a fourth consecutive year of drought.The rains have failed to come t…

Mali Says 203 Killed in Military Operation in Sahel State

Mali’s army said Friday that it had killed 203 combatants in an operation in the center of Sahel state, an apparent uptick in violence in the conflict-torn country.The army said the March 23-31 military operation took place in Sahel’s Moura area, which…

Thousands Fleeing Violent Clashes in DRC in Need of Emergency Aid

The U.N. refugee agency says some 46,000 Congolese who fled violent clashes early this week in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province need emergency assistance.The fighting, which erupted March 28 between M23, a rebel military group, an…

UN Confirms Death of 8 Peacekeepers in Congo Helicopter Crash

A United Nations spokesperson says no one survived Tuesday when a helicopter crashed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with eight U.N. peacekeepers on board.Earlier, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the helicopter was carrying six crew m…

COVID-19: IOM supports 2,500 in Amuru district with dignity kits

Leaders from Amuru district have received an assortment of items aimed at supporting about 2,500 vulnerable people affected by COVID-19.The “Dignity kits” were handed over by Mr. Sanusi Tejan Savage, Chief of Mission of the International Organization f…

Cameroon Says Hospitals Overwhelmed with Cholera Patients

Cameroon’s public health ministry says a cholera outbreak is sweeping across the towns of Limbe, Buea and Tiko, near the border with Nigeria.The government says 12 of the 600 patients rushed to hospitals in those towns died within the past 72 hours.Nye…

Millions in East Africa Face Hunger if Rainy Season Fails Again

Aid agencies working in East Africa warn of a massive humanitarian crisis if the coming rainy season falls short of expectations. The aid groups say persistent drought has left 44 million people in urgent need of assistance across Ethiopia, Kenya, Soma…

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