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Al-Ahram Weekly
06-03-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
UN releases $110 mn after 'brutal' global aid cuts - International
The UN said Thursday it was allocating $110 million from its emergency fund for life-saving assistance in several countries after "brutal" cuts in global humanitarian aid. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump decided shortly after returning to office to freeze virtually all foreign aid spending. "For countries battered by conflict, climate change and economic turmoil, brutal funding cuts don't mean that humanitarian needs disappear," United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher said in a statement. The money will come from the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund. Rights groups say the sweeping cuts by the United States, traditionally the world's largest humanitarian donor, have already hurt millions. The UN did not mention the US by name, but cautioned that "more than 300 million people around the world urgently need humanitarian aid, but funding has been dwindling annually, with this year's levels projected to drop to a record low". It said the released emergency funds would help boost life-saving assistance in 10 of the world's most underfunded and neglected crises across Africa, Asia and Latin America. A third of the money would go to war-ravaged Sudan and neighbouring Chad, which is hosting large numbers of Sudanese refugees. "The funds will also bolster the humanitarian response in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Honduras, Mauritania, Niger, Somalia, Venezuela and Zambia", the statement said. Life-saving initiatives to protect vulnerable people from climate shocks would also be supported, it added. "Today's emergency fund allocation channels resources swiftly to where they're needed most," Fletcher said. The UN's CERF fund typically allocates resources twice a year for underfunded emergencies as a way to spotlight the need for additional funding from member states and others. Overall this year, the humanitarian community has said it will need $45 billion to reach 185 million vulnerable people caught up in crises around the globe. To date, just five percent of that amount has been received, the UN said. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Zawya
31-01-2025
- Health
- Zawya
World Health Organization (WHO) delivers critical support to Bugna Woreda and surroundings amid humanitarian needs
Bugna woreda, Amhara region, located in Ethiopia's North Zone, has faced significant challenges due to prolonged conflict, drought, and food insecurity. Home to over 100,000 residents, endured over a year without access to essential commodities, medical supplies, and support, leaving its population in a dire state. The conflict's impact was devastating, with farmers unable to access fertilizer for the 2024 farming season, exacerbating food insecurity in an area already grappling with drought. Recognizing the urgent need for intervention, WHO mobilized resources and personnel to support Bugna Woreda and provided PED SAM kits, IEHK kits and Trauma kits support from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the European Union (ECHO) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The efforts focused on improving access to essential health and nutrition services, providing critical medical supplies, and supporting vaccination campaigns. WHO worked closely with local health authorities to strengthen the capacity of health centers and health posts, ensuring that they can better serve the community despite the challenging conditions. WHO donated medical supplies Items Sum of Total (IEHK 2017, BASIC) MODULE, MALARIA 36 (IEHK 2017, BASIC) MODULE, MEDICINES 36 (IEHK 2017, BASIC) MODULE, RENEWABLE AND EQUIPMENT 12 (IEHK 2017, SUPPLEMENTARY) MODULE, MALARIA 5 (IEHK 2017, SUPPLEMENTARY) MODULE, RENEWABLE 7 (IEHK 2021, SUPPLEMENTARY) MODULE, PEP, treatments for 50 adults + 10 children 5 (Kit PED-SAM 2020) MODULE 2, MEDICINES PED ORAL 12 (Kit PED-SAM 2020) MODULE 3, MEDICINES PED INJECTABLES 12 (Kit PED-SAM 2020) MODULE 6, RENEWABLES 6 (TESK 2019 mod 1A) SET 1A5, DRUGS, DANGEROUS GOODS 4 (TESK 2019 mod 1A) SET 1A6, DRUGS, INFUSIONS 2 (TESK 2019 mod 1A) SET 1A7, DRUGS, DISINFECTANTS 6 (TESK 2019 mod 1B) SET 1B3, RENEWABLES, INJECTION MATERIAL 6 Despite operational hardships, healthcare workers remained at their posts, showing immense resilience and dedication to their community. WHO's support was crucial in mitigating the impacts of the access challenge. It provided much-needed medical, allowing health facilities to procure essential items and pay their workers. WHO also advocated for sustained humanitarian access to Bugna Woreda, ensuring that the flow of supplies continued uninterrupted. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) - Ethiopia.
