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Donor contributions make it possible for WHO to provide technical assistance, medical supplies and coordination services during humanitarian emergencies. As the lead agency of the Health Cluster, WHO works with UN agencies, NGOs and other partners to address the needs of people in crisis in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. To continue our work and to increase our capacity, funding to both WHO's 'Five Year Plan to Strengthen WHO's Capacity for Humanitarian Health Action' and for the 'Consolidated Appeal' is vital.
News
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14 December 2012
Consolidated Appeal Process 2012 - launch
The Consolidated Appeal Process briefing for the Humanitarian Appeal for 2012 launch was held in Geneva.
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11 November 2011
Horn of Africa crisis health update
The rainy season has started in the Horn of Africa. Although the rains will have long-term positive effects on food production, the rains also bring increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as malaria and dengue and waterborne illnesses such as cholera and other severe diarrhoeal diseases. In addition, heavy rains are washing out roads, making it more difficult for health workers to reach their posts, medical supplies to be delivered, and rapid response teams to investigate reports of disease outbreaks.
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30 October 2011
Appeal to cover WHO Emergencies Department funding gap for end 2011- beginning 2012
WHO’s Emergency Risk Management and Humanitarian Response (ERM) department made an appeal to donors to cover a funding gap for the end of 2011 and the first six months of 2012. ERM has made considerable savings in the recent months, by creating a leaner, more focused, emergencies department. As a result, there will be a substantial decline in staff costs for 2011-2013. However, a substantive financial gap remains.
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13 September 2011
Horn of Africa crisis health update for donors in Geneva
The Horn of Africa crisis is putting close to 13 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Of these, 4.8 million reside in Ethiopia, 3.7 million in Somalia, 3.7 million in Kenya, 600 000 in Uganda and 165 000 in Djibouti. In Somalia, drought and conflict have displaced around 1.5 million people within the country and forced up to 420 000 people to seek help in Kenya and Ethiopia. In July, daily arrivals in each country ranged from 1300 to 1700. The majority are women and children.
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16 August 2011
WHO to procure essential supplies on behalf of the Libyan Government
In response to the growing health crisis in Libya, the United Nations Sanctions Committee has approved the release of €100 million from the Central Bank of Libya to WHO to ensure the provision of essential medicines, vaccines and medical supplies for the whole of the country. While awaiting these funds, a list of priority items has been developed by WHO in collaboration with national authorities including the Ministry of Health in Tripoli and the Transitional National Council health authorities in Benghazi. It is expected that the first tranche of supplies will cover 8 weeks of consumption.
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10 August 2011
WHO responds to essential health needs in the drought-stricken Horn of Africa
WHO calls for US$ 23.4 million to counter malnutrition and the spread of disease in the Horn of Africa. The worst drought in decades in the Horn of Africa is putting the health of 12.4 million people at risk from disease and widespread malnutrition.
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