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In Haiti:
🔴Access to essential services is very difficult
🔴Schools are closing
🔴The health system has collapsed
“Life is becoming increasingly precarious,” Marisela Silva, ICRC head of delegation in Haiti shared with @elpais.com 👇🏼
english.elpais.com/internationa...
🔴Access to essential services is very difficult
🔴Schools are closing
🔴The health system has collapsed
“Life is becoming increasingly precarious,” Marisela Silva, ICRC head of delegation in Haiti shared with @elpais.com 👇🏼
english.elpais.com/internationa...
Violence condemns Haiti: Red Cross warns that ‘life is becoming increasingly precarious’
The Caribbean country has recorded at least 75 deaths from attacks in recent days. Basic services have been paralyzed, schools have closed, and the health system is collapsing
english.elpais.com
April 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
In Haiti:
🔴Access to essential services is very difficult
🔴Schools are closing
🔴The health system has collapsed
“Life is becoming increasingly precarious,” Marisela Silva, ICRC head of delegation in Haiti shared with @elpais.com 👇🏼
english.elpais.com/internationa...
🔴Access to essential services is very difficult
🔴Schools are closing
🔴The health system has collapsed
“Life is becoming increasingly precarious,” Marisela Silva, ICRC head of delegation in Haiti shared with @elpais.com 👇🏼
english.elpais.com/internationa...
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"Providing medical care in Gaza is already incredibly difficult, but when medics and emergency responders are killed, it becomes extremely complicated", Grace Osumo, Hospital Programme Manager at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Gaza, shares 👇🏽
April 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"Providing medical care in Gaza is already incredibly difficult, but when medics and emergency responders are killed, it becomes extremely complicated", Grace Osumo, Hospital Programme Manager at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Gaza, shares 👇🏽
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En direct, guerre à Gaza : le Croissant-Rouge dit avoir retrouvé 15 secouristes tués après des tirs israéliens sur des ambulances
En direct, guerre à Gaza : le Croissant-Rouge dit avoir retrouvé 15 secouristes tués après des tirs israéliens sur des ambulances
« Dévastée par l’assassinat de ses secouristes à Rafah », l’organisation affirme que ces derniers « ont été pris pour cible par l’occupation israélienne alors qu’ils accomplissaient leur devoir humanitaire ».
www.lemonde.fr
March 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
En direct, guerre à Gaza : le Croissant-Rouge dit avoir retrouvé 15 secouristes tués après des tirs israéliens sur des ambulances
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"This morning’s earthquake has devastated communities across Myanmar, with reports of hundreds injured, displaced and unaccounted for."
Régis Savioz, ICRC’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, shares more 👇🏽
Régis Savioz, ICRC’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, shares more 👇🏽
March 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"This morning’s earthquake has devastated communities across Myanmar, with reports of hundreds injured, displaced and unaccounted for."
Régis Savioz, ICRC’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, shares more 👇🏽
Régis Savioz, ICRC’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, shares more 👇🏽
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📍 Gaza | Today, our office in Rafah was damaged by an explosive projectile despite being clearly marked and notified to all parties.
We decry the attack against our premises. Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
We decry the attack against our premises. Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
March 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
📍 Gaza | Today, our office in Rafah was damaged by an explosive projectile despite being clearly marked and notified to all parties.
We decry the attack against our premises. Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
We decry the attack against our premises. Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
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Tajikistan is prone to natural disasters such as floods, landslides, earthquakes, avalanches, heat & cold waves.
A partnership between IFRC & @ec.europa.eu is supporting local communities to effectively anticipate, respond & recover from the impact of multiple shocks & hazards. #StrongerFasterSafer
A partnership between IFRC & @ec.europa.eu is supporting local communities to effectively anticipate, respond & recover from the impact of multiple shocks & hazards. #StrongerFasterSafer
February 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Tajikistan is prone to natural disasters such as floods, landslides, earthquakes, avalanches, heat & cold waves.
A partnership between IFRC & @ec.europa.eu is supporting local communities to effectively anticipate, respond & recover from the impact of multiple shocks & hazards. #StrongerFasterSafer
A partnership between IFRC & @ec.europa.eu is supporting local communities to effectively anticipate, respond & recover from the impact of multiple shocks & hazards. #StrongerFasterSafer
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📍 Haiti | Millions of people are exposed to harm amid armed violence. Access to basic services remains difficult, especially for displaced people.
Through dialogue with armed actors, we work to reduce harm and facilitate people's access to humanitarian services.
Through dialogue with armed actors, we work to reduce harm and facilitate people's access to humanitarian services.
February 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
📍 Haiti | Millions of people are exposed to harm amid armed violence. Access to basic services remains difficult, especially for displaced people.
Through dialogue with armed actors, we work to reduce harm and facilitate people's access to humanitarian services.
Through dialogue with armed actors, we work to reduce harm and facilitate people's access to humanitarian services.
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"Childhood vaccinations save millions of lives worldwide each year. Many people have questions about routine vaccinations... Our public health experts answer your top questions with evidence-based information."
m.yale.edu/cyy8 via @yalesph.bsky.social
m.yale.edu/cyy8 via @yalesph.bsky.social
Childhood Vaccinations Fact Sheet | Yale School of Public Health
Explore essential information about childhood vaccinations through a comprehensive fact sheet, offering public health insights on safety, effectiveness, and the impact of childhood vaccinations. Learn...
m.yale.edu
February 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"Childhood vaccinations save millions of lives worldwide each year. Many people have questions about routine vaccinations... Our public health experts answer your top questions with evidence-based information."
m.yale.edu/cyy8 via @yalesph.bsky.social
m.yale.edu/cyy8 via @yalesph.bsky.social
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We are gravely concerned by the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Kivu region of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in Goma.
Joint declaration from the ICRC, @ifrc.org and the DRC Red Cross: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
Joint declaration from the ICRC, @ifrc.org and the DRC Red Cross: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
February 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We are gravely concerned by the deepening humanitarian crisis in the Kivu region of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in Goma.
Joint declaration from the ICRC, @ifrc.org and the DRC Red Cross: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
Joint declaration from the ICRC, @ifrc.org and the DRC Red Cross: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
Reposted by Araceli Lloret
On 13 January, WHO informed member states of a suspected Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Tanzania.
Teams from Tanzania Red Cross are providing support to communities through early detection, containment, and community engagement.
Here is what you need to know about the Marburg Virus Disease.
Teams from Tanzania Red Cross are providing support to communities through early detection, containment, and community engagement.
Here is what you need to know about the Marburg Virus Disease.
February 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
On 13 January, WHO informed member states of a suspected Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Tanzania.
Teams from Tanzania Red Cross are providing support to communities through early detection, containment, and community engagement.
Here is what you need to know about the Marburg Virus Disease.
Teams from Tanzania Red Cross are providing support to communities through early detection, containment, and community engagement.
Here is what you need to know about the Marburg Virus Disease.
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As world leaders gather at #MunichSecuityConference, our president warns of the mounting costs of war and the security risks that could follow if #IHL is not better respected ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/63324Uquk8
February 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
As world leaders gather at #MunichSecuityConference, our president warns of the mounting costs of war and the security risks that could follow if #IHL is not better respected ➡️ http://ms.spr.ly/63324Uquk8
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Today we safely facilitated the sixth release operation, bringing three hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 343 detainees from Israeli places of detention to Gaza & the West Bank.
We reiterate more must be done by all sides to improve future transfers. ⬇️ http://ms.spr.ly/63320USqFr
We reiterate more must be done by all sides to improve future transfers. ⬇️ http://ms.spr.ly/63320USqFr
February 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today we safely facilitated the sixth release operation, bringing three hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 343 detainees from Israeli places of detention to Gaza & the West Bank.
We reiterate more must be done by all sides to improve future transfers. ⬇️ http://ms.spr.ly/63320USqFr
We reiterate more must be done by all sides to improve future transfers. ⬇️ http://ms.spr.ly/63320USqFr
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The signs of a heart attack aren’t always obvious:
➡️ Mild, unfocused chest discomfort that comes and goes
➡️ Gastric discomfort, nausea, or vomiting
➡️ Extreme fatigue
It’s vital to know the signs and how to react. Sign up for our First Aid course to be prepared: myrc.redcross.ca/en
➡️ Mild, unfocused chest discomfort that comes and goes
➡️ Gastric discomfort, nausea, or vomiting
➡️ Extreme fatigue
It’s vital to know the signs and how to react. Sign up for our First Aid course to be prepared: myrc.redcross.ca/en
February 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The signs of a heart attack aren’t always obvious:
➡️ Mild, unfocused chest discomfort that comes and goes
➡️ Gastric discomfort, nausea, or vomiting
➡️ Extreme fatigue
It’s vital to know the signs and how to react. Sign up for our First Aid course to be prepared: myrc.redcross.ca/en
➡️ Mild, unfocused chest discomfort that comes and goes
➡️ Gastric discomfort, nausea, or vomiting
➡️ Extreme fatigue
It’s vital to know the signs and how to react. Sign up for our First Aid course to be prepared: myrc.redcross.ca/en
Reposted by Araceli Lloret
#Measles spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes.
Measles can affect anyone, but is most common in children.
Vaccination with two doses of measles vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your community bit.ly/2PxcYsj
Measles can affect anyone, but is most common in children.
Vaccination with two doses of measles vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your community bit.ly/2PxcYsj
February 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
#Measles spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes.
Measles can affect anyone, but is most common in children.
Vaccination with two doses of measles vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your community bit.ly/2PxcYsj
Measles can affect anyone, but is most common in children.
Vaccination with two doses of measles vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your community bit.ly/2PxcYsj
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"The best and the worst thing about vaccination is that it 'makes nothing happen.'
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
A leading pediatrician was already worried about the future of vaccines. Then RFK Jr. came along
In a new book, pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Adam Ratner details the history of measles, a virus that’s often a bellwether for public health disasters.
www.latimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
"The best and the worst thing about vaccination is that it 'makes nothing happen.'
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
A child successfully inoculated against measles doesn’t fall sick with that condition, doesn’t miss school, doesn’t go to the hospital. They don’t suffer life-changing complications. They don’t die prematurely."
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Hundreds of people have been wounded by the ongoing violence in Blue Nile, White Nile, and Sennar states in Sudan.
Our teams are providing urgent medical care both at hospitals in Sudan, and in South Sudan to care for those who have fled.
Our teams are providing urgent medical care both at hospitals in Sudan, and in South Sudan to care for those who have fled.
February 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Hundreds of people have been wounded by the ongoing violence in Blue Nile, White Nile, and Sennar states in Sudan.
Our teams are providing urgent medical care both at hospitals in Sudan, and in South Sudan to care for those who have fled.
Our teams are providing urgent medical care both at hospitals in Sudan, and in South Sudan to care for those who have fled.
Reposted by Araceli Lloret
📍 Israel and the Occupied Territories | Today we safely facilitated the fifth release operation, bringing three hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 174 detainees from Israeli places of detention to Gaza and the West Bank.
News Release ⬇️ www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
News Release ⬇️ www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
February 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
📍 Israel and the Occupied Territories | Today we safely facilitated the fifth release operation, bringing three hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 174 detainees from Israeli places of detention to Gaza and the West Bank.
News Release ⬇️ www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
News Release ⬇️ www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
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Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that is widely performed in around 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East & Asia.
It is often considered a cultural rite of passage for girls.
Evidence shows FGM can be prevented, incl. by advancing health, rights & gender equality.
#EndFGM
It is often considered a cultural rite of passage for girls.
Evidence shows FGM can be prevented, incl. by advancing health, rights & gender equality.
#EndFGM
Today is the International Day to #EndFGM
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an extreme form of discrimination, violates #HumanRights, and leads to serious health harms for millions of women and girls.
It must be prevented! bit.ly/3WNPkYm
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an extreme form of discrimination, violates #HumanRights, and leads to serious health harms for millions of women and girls.
It must be prevented! bit.ly/3WNPkYm
February 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that is widely performed in around 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East & Asia.
It is often considered a cultural rite of passage for girls.
Evidence shows FGM can be prevented, incl. by advancing health, rights & gender equality.
#EndFGM
It is often considered a cultural rite of passage for girls.
Evidence shows FGM can be prevented, incl. by advancing health, rights & gender equality.
#EndFGM
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📢 Attention researchers and practitioners!
The International Review of the Red Cross calls for papers on 'upholding humanity in war'. Submit by February 15th, 2025, and contribute to this vital discussion.
Read more 👉🏽 international-review.icrc.org/call-for-pap...
The International Review of the Red Cross calls for papers on 'upholding humanity in war'. Submit by February 15th, 2025, and contribute to this vital discussion.
Read more 👉🏽 international-review.icrc.org/call-for-pap...
February 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
📢 Attention researchers and practitioners!
The International Review of the Red Cross calls for papers on 'upholding humanity in war'. Submit by February 15th, 2025, and contribute to this vital discussion.
Read more 👉🏽 international-review.icrc.org/call-for-pap...
The International Review of the Red Cross calls for papers on 'upholding humanity in war'. Submit by February 15th, 2025, and contribute to this vital discussion.
Read more 👉🏽 international-review.icrc.org/call-for-pap...
Reposted by Araceli Lloret
In #Gaza, civilians have been grappling with limited access to food, clean water, and shelter for over a year.
Since 19 January, over 150 ICRC trucks have entered Gaza, delivering essential items. We stand prepared to expand our efforts to address the immense humanitarian needs.
Since 19 January, over 150 ICRC trucks have entered Gaza, delivering essential items. We stand prepared to expand our efforts to address the immense humanitarian needs.
February 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
In #Gaza, civilians have been grappling with limited access to food, clean water, and shelter for over a year.
Since 19 January, over 150 ICRC trucks have entered Gaza, delivering essential items. We stand prepared to expand our efforts to address the immense humanitarian needs.
Since 19 January, over 150 ICRC trucks have entered Gaza, delivering essential items. We stand prepared to expand our efforts to address the immense humanitarian needs.
Reposted by Araceli Lloret
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On 30 January 2025, the Ministry of Health of #Uganda declared an outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus disease following confirmation from 3 national reference laboratories.
As of 30 January 2025, 45 contacts have been identified, incl. 34 healthcare workers & 11 family members bit.ly/40J3N9g
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On 30 January 2025, the Ministry of Health of #Uganda declared an outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus disease following confirmation from 3 national reference laboratories.
As of 30 January 2025, 45 contacts have been identified, incl. 34 healthcare workers & 11 family members bit.ly/40J3N9g
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February 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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On 30 January 2025, the Ministry of Health of #Uganda declared an outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus disease following confirmation from 3 national reference laboratories.
As of 30 January 2025, 45 contacts have been identified, incl. 34 healthcare workers & 11 family members bit.ly/40J3N9g
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On 30 January 2025, the Ministry of Health of #Uganda declared an outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus disease following confirmation from 3 national reference laboratories.
As of 30 January 2025, 45 contacts have been identified, incl. 34 healthcare workers & 11 family members bit.ly/40J3N9g
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📍 Democratic Republic of Congo | The humanitarian situation is rapidly deteriorating and civilians are paying a high toll as a result of the ongoing hostilities. Just in January 2025, 400,000 people have been displaced.
#FactFriday
#FactFriday
January 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📍 Democratic Republic of Congo | The humanitarian situation is rapidly deteriorating and civilians are paying a high toll as a result of the ongoing hostilities. Just in January 2025, 400,000 people have been displaced.
#FactFriday
#FactFriday
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A call, a location, and the start of a journey home. Our teams in Gaza navigate complex challenges to ensure the safe transfer of hostages. It is more than just a drive.
Our goal remains the same: to bring people home.
Sarah Davies, ICRC spokeswoman shared with BBC 👇🏽
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Our goal remains the same: to bring people home.
Sarah Davies, ICRC spokeswoman shared with BBC 👇🏽
www.bbc.com/news/article...
January 31, 2025 at 8:59 AM
A call, a location, and the start of a journey home. Our teams in Gaza navigate complex challenges to ensure the safe transfer of hostages. It is more than just a drive.
Our goal remains the same: to bring people home.
Sarah Davies, ICRC spokeswoman shared with BBC 👇🏽
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Our goal remains the same: to bring people home.
Sarah Davies, ICRC spokeswoman shared with BBC 👇🏽
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reposted by Araceli Lloret
📍Israel and the Occupied Territories | Today we safely transferred three hostages out of Gaza to Israel and 175 Palestinian detainees from Israeli detention centres to Gaza and the West Bank.
In total 183 detainees were released today.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
In total 183 detainees were released today.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
February 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
📍Israel and the Occupied Territories | Today we safely transferred three hostages out of Gaza to Israel and 175 Palestinian detainees from Israeli detention centres to Gaza and the West Bank.
In total 183 detainees were released today.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
In total 183 detainees were released today.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
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📍 Democratic Republic of Congo | We condemn the attacks that left many civilians in North Kivu wounded or dead.
Since the start of 2025, we have treated more than 600 wounded and injured people, of which around half were civilians (mostly women & children).
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
Since the start of 2025, we have treated more than 600 wounded and injured people, of which around half were civilians (mostly women & children).
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
January 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
📍 Democratic Republic of Congo | We condemn the attacks that left many civilians in North Kivu wounded or dead.
Since the start of 2025, we have treated more than 600 wounded and injured people, of which around half were civilians (mostly women & children).
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
Since the start of 2025, we have treated more than 600 wounded and injured people, of which around half were civilians (mostly women & children).
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...