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Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Apr 19, 2024

Deadly heatwave in the Sahel and West Africa would have been impossible without human-caused climate change

The hottest temperature occurred on April 3, when Mali recorded 48.5°C

The recent deadly heatwave in the Sahel and West Africa with temperatures above 45°C would not have been possible without human-caused climate change, according to rapid analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists from the World Weather Attribution group. In late March and early this April, extreme heat impacted countries in the…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Apr 08, 2024

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement urges support for conflict victims: 'We cannot let Sudan become another forgotten crisis'

The acute shortages of essential resources such as food, water and fuel, along with a seriously degraded healthcare system, are just some of the terrible consequences of the fighting

One year of conflict in Sudan is taking a devastating human toll. Over 8 million people have been displaced, and tens of thousands have been killed or wounded. The acute shortages of essential resources such as food, water and fuel, along with a seriously degraded healthcare system, are just some…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Mar 29, 2024

Global Summit announces ‘sprint of action’ to tackle consequences of extreme heat

The Global Summit on Extreme Heat, held on Thursday, was co-hosted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Extreme heat is a silent, yet formidable adversary that – without action – will kill thousands in coming years. But, as participants at the first-ever Global Summit on Extreme Heat heard, there is plenty that can be done. Countering the worst of extreme heat’s impact will take action from the local…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Feb 29, 2024

Cameroon - Cash assistance: ‘Today, I see a brighter future for my daughters’

A global partnership providing cash assistance is helping local populations meet their most urgent needs

Armed violence, climate change and COVID-19 have combined to exacerbate the basic needs of people living in several regions of Cameroon. A global partnership providing cash assistance is helping local populations meet their most urgent needs. For several years now, the Far North region of Cameroon has been facing the…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Feb 12, 2024

Cholera: Outbreak silences a once vibrant town in southwestern Zimbabwe

The village is grappling with a relentless cholera outbreak, starkly highlighting the severity of the disease

Swift action by health authorities and Red Cross volunteers saves lives as cholera shuts down community life and people focus on stopping the outbreak’s spread Where children would normally be playing, it is now quiet on the streets of Mapanza, a small village in the southwest of Zimbabwe. The communal…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Jan 26, 2024

A deadly start to 2024: Cholera in Zimbabwe spreads rapidly after holiday season

Throughout 2023, the numbers have only increased, as the disease spread to all the country’s ten provinces

Daily, more than 200 people are suspected to have fallen sick with cholera as the country combats a severe outbreak. Everyday, the numbers are going up, with more people at risk of infection or death. Almost a year ago, the first patient with cholera in Zimbabwe was reported in the…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Jan 25, 2024

Uganda: School Health Club helps students and communities stay safe from diseases

The Uganda Red Cross is helping school students learn about different disease threats so they can help keep their families and communities safe

Despite much progress on health in recent decades, Uganda remains vulnerable to a variety of life-threatening diseases, such as Ebola, malaria, and rabies. Discover how the Uganda Red Cross is helping school students learn about different disease threats so they can help keep their families and communities safe. “The School…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Jan 23, 2024

Eswatini - Hunger crisis: ‘Now I can take care of my own family’

A three-year partnership with the EU in the southern African nation of Eswatini is improving food security through cash assistance, climate-smart farming and epidemic prevention

In the Lubombo region of Eswatini, near the town of Big Bend, 39-year-old Bongani Masuku looks over at his field of maize. He just harvested a section last week. “But there is still work to do,” Bongani says and starts working the land. Lubombo is one of the hottest areas…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Nov 23, 2023

Central African Republic: Red Cross project gives a boost to a weakened health system

A total of 14 other health centres across the country and one hospital have received a wide range of equipment, including an ambulance, an X-ray machine and other equipment

From schools to universities and health facilities, nothing has been spared by the crisis that has hit the Central African Republic since 2012. To help these institutions get back on their feet and improve healthcare for all, the Red Cross is rehabilitating health facilities and training institutions across the country.…

Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) | Oct 22, 2023

International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) welcomes first aid into Gaza but says much more is needed

The life-saving supplies were provided by the Egyptian Red Crescent and the United Nations and received by the Palestine Red Crescent with the support of the United Nations

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is very pleased that the Rafah border crossing from Egypt into Gaza was opened briefly on Saturday morning. Twenty is a tiny number of trucks given the needs in Gaza, but it is better than nothing and represents hope. We…

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