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Daily Tribune
25-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
IFRC Spotlights Bahrain Heat Campaign
Bahrain's efforts to combat extreme heat have been recognised on the international stage, with the Kingdom featured on the cover of a global report published by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) for Heat Action Day 2025. The IFRC publication highlights global initiatives undertaken by more than 25 countries - including the United States, India, Japan, the Netherlands, and Pakistan - to raise awareness about heat-related risks. Among these, Bahrain's contribution stood out, led by the Bahrain Red Crescent Society and prominently placed on the cover. Recognition earned The Kingdom's campaign, organised in conjunction with Heat Action Day on June 2nd, focused on field-level awareness targeting outdoor workers. Conducted across various job sites, the initiative aimed to prevent heat exhaustion and sunstroke during Bahrain's peak summer season. Volunteers from the Bahrain Red Crescent distributed educational materials, offered practical heat safety advice, and provided first-response tips to help mitigate heat-related emergencies. Red Crescent leads Secretary- General of the Bahrain Red Crescent Society Mubarak Al Hadi described the global recognition as a testament to Bahrain's commitment to climate resilience and humanitarian outreach. 'Featuring the Society's efforts on the cover reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable populations from the impacts of climate change,' Al Hadi said. Regional role affirmed He added that the recognition serves as a strong motivator to continue expanding prevention efforts and reinforces Bahrain's standing as a regional leader in humanitarian action. The campaign is part of broader national outreach programmes aimed at safeguarding community health during increasingly harsh summers.
Gulf Today
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Gulf Today
Red Cross, IFRC launch global campaign to combat heatwaves
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has initiated a global campaign titled "Heat Action Day" to address the escalating health risks associated with extreme heat. In a statement issued on Saturday in Geneva, the IFRC emphasised that extreme heat is often referred to as a "silent killer," disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and individuals with chronic illnesses. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of heatwaves and promote preventive measures to mitigate their impact. A woman rides a bicycle next to a thermometer that reads 42˚C in the morning in Seville, Spain, on Saturday. AFP The IFRC highlighted that climate change has led to an increase in the frequency and intensity of heatwaves worldwide, necessitating coordinated global action to protect communities. As part of the campaign, the IFRC is collaborating with national societies, local authorities, and community organisations to implement heat preparedness plans, disseminate educational materials, and establish cooling centres in high-risk areas. The organisation called on governments and stakeholders to prioritise heatwave preparedness and integrate heat risk reduction into national disaster risk management strategies. The IFRC reiterated its commitment to supporting communities in building resilience against climate-induced hazards and ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations during extreme heat events. WAM
Al Etihad
30-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
IFRC launches global campaign to combat heatwaves
30 May 2025 22:22 GENEVA (WAM) The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has initiated a global campaign titled "Heat Action Day" to address the escalating health risks associated with extreme a statement issued in Geneva, the IFRC emphasised that extreme heat is often referred to as a "silent killer," disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and individuals with chronic campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of heatwaves and promote preventive measures to mitigate their IFRC highlighted that climate change has led to an increase in the frequency and intensity of heatwaves worldwide, necessitating coordinated global action to protect part of the campaign, the IFRC is collaborating with national societies, local authorities, and community organisations to implement heat preparedness plans, disseminate educational materials, and establish cooling centres in high-risk organisation called on governments and stakeholders to prioritise heatwave preparedness and integrate heat risk reduction into national disaster risk management strategies. The IFRC reiterated its commitment to supporting communities in building resilience against climate-induced hazards and ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.
Saba Yemen
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
ICRC, EU: 2025 could see more deterioration in humanitarian workers' safety
Gaza - Saba: On World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) affirmed in a joint statement that 'the international community cannot continue to turn a blind eye to violations of the rules of war, while humanitarian workers are deliberately targeted.' The statement said: 'Every attack against humanitarian workers is an attack on the communities they serve, and a violation of the laws designed to protect civilians and alleviate suffering during conflict.' The statement added: 'On this World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, we remember with profound sorrow our colleagues who lost their lives in horrific circumstances while trying to save lives. Their loss of life demands more than just words of outrage; it demands action." "The brutal killing of our colleagues from the Palestine Red Crescent Society last March sparked widespread global condemnation. But their story is neither isolated nor exceptional. From Gaza to Sudan, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and beyond, our colleagues are coming under fire while carrying out their humanitarian duties—whether driving ambulances, distributing aid, or trying to reach communities most in need on the front lines." "We have already lost ten of our colleagues this year. This comes on the heels of the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers, with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement alone losing 38 of its staff and volunteers in 2024. If this alarming pattern continues, 2025 could see a further deterioration in the safety of humanitarian workers." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
CNA
28-04-2025
- Health
- CNA
Myanmar quake one month on: Impact still felt by thousands as monsoon season approaches
A month ago, Bangkok was hit by a massive tremor, followed by several aftershocks. A massive earthquake in Myanmar sent buildings in the Thai capital shaking and one solitary office tower, still under construction, folded in on itself. Meanwhile, tens of thousands are still homeless and at risk of diseases as Myanmar struggles to rebuild in the aftermath of the powerful tremor. Alexander Matheou, Regional Director for Asia Pacific at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, talks to CNA's Loke Wei Sue.
