Good practices from South & South-East Asia in disability inclusive disaster risk management
Almost two years after the signing of the Political Accord for Peace and Reconciliation (APPR), the Central African population is still hostage to ...an unstable and unpredictable security environment. Continuing conflicts in several areas of the country, structural weaknesses combined with the socio-economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the devastating effects of natural disasters have plunged 2.6 million people into dire needs. Of this total, 1.6 million have severe humanitarian needs, a figure unmatched for five years, reflecting a deterioration in the physical and mental well-being and living conditions of populations across the country.
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The Global Appeal provides updated information for government, private donors, partners and other readers interested in UNHCR's priorities and budgeted activities for 2021 to protect and improve the... lives of tens of millions of people of concern (refugees, internally displaced people, stateless persons and others)
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Defeating meningitis by 2030: a global road map
The survey highlights changes that have taken place in Bangladesh’s demographic and health situation since the previous BDHS surveys. The survey ...provides important information for policymakers and program personnel in addressing the monitoring and evaluation needs of the 4th Health, Population and Nutrition Sector Program (4th HPNSP) of the Ministry of Health Family Welfare (MOHFW).
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A nationwide survey of a representative sample of health facilities across public health services in all states and regions of Myanmar has been undertaken since 2014 to track Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) indicators, such as the avai...lability of reproductive health (RH) commodities; the supply chain (including cold chain systems); staff training and supervision; availability of guidelines and protocols; information and communication technologies; methods of waste disposal; and user fees. The surveys have also obtained the views of clients about the quality and cost of services through exit interviews. This is the third report for Myanmar, which is an assessment of the situation in 2016.
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The situation in South Sudan has proven to be unpredictable and volatile. New hotspots of violent conflict and civil unrest have continued to emerge and levels of severe acute food insecurity have become progressively worse. In addition to years of ...fighting and political instability, the country faces natural hazards, disease and pests, such as the desert locust, and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Collectively, these risks have had and continue to have a catastrophic impact on the lives and livelihoods of South Sudanese, the majority of whom rely on agriculture, livestock, forestry and fisheries as their main source of income.
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This report is produced by the UNDAC Team in Lima. It is developed in collaboration with the partners of the National Humanitarian Network (RHN). I...t covers the period from 27 to 30 March 2017. The next report will be issued around April 3, 2017
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