| Section showing the ICRC’s work by country. It maintains a permanent presence in over 60 countries and conducts operations in about 80. Essential support and back-up to its field operations is provided from its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. 26-11-2008 Zimbabwe: coping with the cholera outbreak
The ICRC-supported Budiriro Polyclinic in one of Harare's densely-populated suburbs is a hive of activity. The entrance is crowded with people, some lined up at the gate waiting their turn to enter. In recent weeks, Budiriro has been converted into a “Cholera Treatment Unit” to help deal with the epidemic.(The ICRC worldwide) |
29-10-2008 Iraq: millions at risk from polluted water
After decades of war and neglect, Iraq's health care, water and sanitation services are in a dire state, failing to meet the basic needs of a large part of the population. Despite an improvement in security in some areas, basic services in many places are inadequate.(The ICRC worldwide) |
15-9-2008 Afghanistan: feeding families in need
This month, in north-west Afghanistan, the ICRC is distributing food to 280,000 people. Hundreds of thousands of Afghans in the region may have to leave their homes this winter because of drought, insecurity and rising food prices.(The ICRC worldwide) |
News release 27-5-2008 Rising food prices hurting the poorest in war zones
Geneva (ICRC) – Millions of people already suffering because of armed conflicts are likely to be particularly hard hit by the current increase in food prices, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned today.(News) |
| 7-5-2004
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Occupied Golan: a happy event in a sad setting
