AWANI Global: Asia Pacific | Humanitarian outlook 2024
Asia Pacific is prone to some of the highest category for disasters and climate risk from typhoons to earthquakes. Alexander Matheou, Regional Director for Asia Pacific of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) assesses some the major humanitarian challenges for the region in 2024.
Sun Feb 11 2024
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This COVID-19 surge driven by the Delta variant is claiming a tragic toll on families across Southeast Asia and it's far from over.
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Southeast Asia's coronavirus surge prompts shutdowns and alarm
Malaysia has tried to step up its vaccination campaign, but fewer than 6 pct of people have received at least one dose of a vaccine.
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'Human catastrophe' as India's COVID-19 surge spreads to Nepal
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