World
Nepal observes day of mourning as flood death toll tops 1,300
Families have performed symbolic cremations for missing loved ones as international teams race to rescue workers trapped in hydropower tunnels.
Topic
Humanitarian Crisis
World
Over 80 feared dead after migrant boat gets into difficulty off Gran Canaria
Rescuers found 44 to 45 survivors southwest of Gran Canaria, but accounts suggest more than 100 people were on board when the vessel departed West Africa.
Health
UNICEF scales up emergency response as Ebola spreads in DR Congo camps
Overcrowding in displacement camps in Ituri has increased Ebola transmission risks, while maternal mortality rates have doubled amid a collapse in healthcare.
Health
Congo Ebola response hindered by violent attacks on medical facilities
Escalating violence against health workers and medical facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is threatening efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak. The response is further strained by community mistrust, staff strikes, and regional instability.
Health
UN humanitarians step up Ebola response amid growing violence in DR Congo
Humanitarian efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo are being challenged by widespread violence and displacement that complicate access to treatment.
Health
DR Congo: Ebola continues to spread, death toll passes 500
As the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads in the DRC, health authorities and humanitarian agencies are working to provide care amid regional conflict.