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Mozambique: ICRC director of operations says combined impact of conflict and extreme weather in Cabo Delgado threaten public health

… has put an enormous strain on existing water and health facilities, some of which … As a result, a concerning shortage of safe water, sanitation and health services is a … "A lot of people depend on this type of water and this is definitely not to any …

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Niger: Massive food-aid project for people fleeing conflict in Nigeria

… we urgently need to provide food, drinking water and basic household items to the … wounded and improving access to health care, water and sanitation Over the past three … Chad, aggravates health risks because the water from boreholes in the area has a …

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Philippines: Project management course for jail managers

… a health information system for detainees), water and habitat (rehabilitation of premises, …

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Nigeria: ICRC delivers food to 25,000 people in Rann

24-01-2017 Abuja (ICRC) - More than 25,000 people in Rann received food during a three-day distribution by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) that ended on Monday. The recipients …

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Armenia: Families of missing persons renovate homes with ICRC loans

Families of missing persons are finally able to renovate their run-down homes, thanks to loans from the ICRC and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia. Seventy families have already taken advantage …

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Nigeria: Responding to the needs of communities affected by conflict in 2017

… and residents gained access to clean water   For more information, read the full … of the conflict and desperately need food, water, access to health, shelter, and above … ICRC- supported First Aid program. WATER AND HABITAT The high numbers of displaced people …

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Venezuela in 2020: humanitarian work to help those hardest hit by violence and the pandemic

… guarantee adequate patient care and minimum water supply, sanitation and hygiene standards … and over 14,600 to health centres. SAFE WATER AND SANITATION MANAGEMENT FOR … to The priority aim of the ICRC’s water and habitat activities is two public facilities to …

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Ethiopia: Communities in Tigray hit hard by growing food and fuel prices

… Covid-19 crisis. Healthcare facilities and water treatment plants also largely continue … Hospital; and donated spare part for the water treatment plant of Ayder hospital, as … Red Cross, the ICRC continued supplying water through water trucking in order to …

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Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: Immense damage to essential infrastructure will cause major suffering as winter looms

… essential infrastructure, including power and water supply systems which have sustained … their basic needs like having clean drinking water and staying warm. Targeting civilian … the corner and there is no gas, no light, no water. You can imagine what it’s like,” said …

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Yemen: ICRC activities from June to July 2019

… especially to weapon wounded, propping up water corporations to ensure clean water provision, implementing a physical … than 12,396 beneficiaries. ICRC’s Water and Habitat department continued its neutral and …

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