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Violence, economic hardships, and climate changes deepen humanitarian crisis in Yemen

… from school because we have no one to take care of our mother,” said Fatima, a … and had been receiving cancer treatment at a health centre hundreds of kilometres away. But … months has placed countless more lives in danger. Having already had to leave their …

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Iraq, Syria and Yemen: Five times more civilians die in city offensives, new report finds

… for generations and there is the very real danger that cities experiencing these … fleeing. Essential urban services like water, health care, electricity and schools are damaged, …

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Malicious use of cyber technology can cause suffering during armed conflicts

… Even in today's ongoing COVID-19 pandemic , health-care facilities have been targeted by … are disrupted, people's lives are put in danger. During health crises or in times of …

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Mozambique: Families fleeing attacks seek shelter in COVID-19 hotspot; Country’s largest treatment centre opens

… Mozambique are trading this life-threatening danger for the risk of COVID-19 . The new … centre will help the community respond to the health crisis, but these families cannot … been burned to the ground, schools and health care facilities looted and destroyed, and …

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Myanmar: Raising awareness of landmine risks, minimizing threat to lives

… food insecurity, no access to clean water and health care, and other basic necessities. Added to … hazards continue to pose life-threatening danger to the people. In Rakhine State, women, …

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For survivors of sexual violence: How to find help

… help from other local agencies in your area: Health support Important health care is given in the first 72 hours after a … or chat centers If you are in immediate danger where you are currently staying, then …

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Myanmar: Facts and figures for 2018

… their livelihoods , supporting primary health care, hospitals and physical rehabilitation … people living in affected areas on the dangers of mines and other unexploded …

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PehlayZindagi: ICRC campaign on right of way and respect for ambulances

… The campaign draws attention to an important health-care issue in Pakistan as part of the wider … of the Red Cross (ICRC) global Health Care in Danger project, addressing the issue of …

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COVID-19 pandemic

… Threat to public health For people living in conflict zones, … a response to the pandemic when the dangers of armed conflict – such as gunfire, … given the lack of life-saving health care for other medical needs. Featured …

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In Aden, Yemen, a patient potentially infected with COVID-19 receives care at an ICRC-supported COVID-19 health care centre.

DR Congo: The population of Goma flees a volcano’s menace as a major humanitarian crisis looms

… in Goma and the surrounding area. People flee danger once again Even though the eruption of … require support to ensure continuity of care, particularly in primary health centers. At Ndosho hospital, the ICRC …

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