International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Coverage of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the Nexus archive.
- Things to know about Venezuela’s powerful earthquakes
Venezuela experienced a rare double earthquake with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, killing at least 920 people and injuring thousands. The earthquakes struck 39 seconds apart near the San Sebastian fault, causing severe damage in La Guaira. International aid, including humanitarian supplies and search-and-rescue teams, is being deployed to assist recovery efforts.
- Japan announces $15m emergency grant for Iran, Lebanon and West Bank
Japan announced a $15m emergency grant to address humanitarian crises in Iran, Lebanon, and the occupied West Bank, with aid delivered through the ICRC, IFRC, and the Japan Platform. An additional $640,000 will support NGO-led relief efforts in Lebanon.
- IFRC official on efforts to help Venezuela earthquake victims
Rescue efforts are ongoing in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday night. Loyce Pace, IFRC regional director for the Americas, discusses aid efforts with CBS News.
- Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak’s 3rd orphanage death
A 6-month-old orphan, Vanisa Anifa, died of Ebola in eastern Congo, marking the third death at an orphanage during the outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine or treatment, has caused 933 confirmed cases and 245 deaths, with challenges in safe burials and healthcare worker protections complicating containment efforts.
- Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim in the Congo outbreak's 3rd orphanage death
A 6-month-old girl died from Ebola in eastern Congo, marking the third orphanage death in the outbreak. The Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 933 confirmed cases and 245 deaths, with challenges in containment due to clashes and insufficient protective gear for healthcare workers. The outbreak has spread to Uganda with 19 confirmed cases.
- Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death as Congo outbreak spreads
A 6-month-old girl is the third child to die from Ebola at an orphanage in eastern Congo as the Bundibugyo strain outbreak spreads. With 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, the outbreak has strained resources, including protective gear for health workers, and has spread to Uganda.
- Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death as Congo outbreak spreads
A 6-month-old girl died from Ebola in Congo, marking the third orphanage death as the outbreak spreads. The Bundibugyo strain, with no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, complicating containment efforts due to clashes with healthcare workers and insufficient protective gear.
- Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death as Congo outbreak spreads
A 6-month-old girl became the third child to die from Ebola at an orphanage in eastern Congo as the outbreak spreads. The Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved treatment or vaccine, has caused 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, with conflicts between residents and healthcare workers complicating containment efforts.
- Mourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death as Congo outbreak spreads
A 6-month-old girl died from Ebola at an orphanage in eastern Congo, the third such death as the outbreak spreads. The Bundibugyo strain, with no approved vaccine or treatment, has caused 894 confirmed cases and over 200 deaths, with conflicts over safe burial practices complicating containment efforts.
- Ebola: WHO raises health risk to 'very high' in DR Congo and new cases in Uganda
The World Health Organization (WHO) has elevated the health risk level to 'very high' in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak, with new cases also reported in Uganda. Gabriela Arenas, Coordinator for Regional Operations in Africa at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Kenya, is highlighted as a guest in the article.
- World health officials holding emergency meeting on Ebola outbreak
An Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has resulted in dozens of deaths, prompting concerns about the virus spreading further. World health officials are convening an emergency meeting to address the situation. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is involved in the response.