The former maternity wing of Ubari hospital in southern Libya was shelled during fighting
UBARI, 27 August 2015 (IRIN) – Civilians in the oasis town of Ubari in southern Libya are trapped in a conflict …
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Down to Just Three Ebola Cases Worldwide
Some excellent news on the ebola front. “There were 3 confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) reported in the week to 23 August, all of which were reported from Guinea. No new confirmed cases …
FACT SHEET: President Obama to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Since taking office, President Obama has made it a key priority to continue and expedite the recovery and rebuilding efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
Over the …
News in Brief 06 August 2015 (PM)
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Internally displaced persons find refuge in Baga Sola, Chad, after Boko Haram attacked their village. Photo: OCHA/Mayanne Munan
10,000 people flee terror group in Chad
An estimated 10,000 people have …
WHO Warns of a Coming Meningitis Outbreak in West Africa
UNICEF, MSF, WHO and the IFRC are urging vaccine manufacturers to ramp up production of the meningitis vaccine. “‘In just the first six months of 2015, there have been 12,000 cases of meningitis C in …