UN and Humanitarian Partners Seek $46 Billion for Humanitarian Assistance
CARE Somalia, a UN partner, could provide emergency services to drought-affected communities through humanitarian funding. Credit: OCHA-Yao ChenBy Naureen HossainUNITED NATIONS, Dec 18 2023 (IPS) Funding humanitarian programs will continue into the new year, but the funding cuts of the previous year may impact the prioritization of the most immediate and most life-threatening needs.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released the Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) for 2024. This annual assessment of the global humanitarian sector provides insight into the humanitarian action undertaken by the UN...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Naureen Hossain Tags: Armed Conflicts Climate Change Economy & Trade Featured Gender Violence Global Headlines Health Human Rights Humanitarian Emergencies Migration & Refugees TerraViva United Nations Source Type: news
UN and Humanitarian Partners Seek USD 46 Billion for Humanitarian Assistance
CARE Somalia, a UN partner, could provide emergency services to drought-affected communities through humanitarian funding. Credit: OCHA-Yao ChenBy Naureen HossainUNITED NATIONS, Dec 18 2023 (IPS) Funding humanitarian programs will continue into the new year, but the funding cuts of the previous year may impact the prioritization of the most immediate and most life-threatening needs.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released the Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) for 2024. This annual assessment of the global humanitarian sector provides insight into the humanitarian action undertaken by the U...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Naureen Hossain Tags: Armed Conflicts Climate Change Economy & Trade Featured Gender Violence Global Headlines Health Human Rights Humanitarian Emergencies Migration & Refugees TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau IPS UN Bureau Report Source Type: news
The psychosexual and psychosocial impacts of polygamous marriages: a cross-sectional study among Somali women - Barut A, Mohamud SA.
This study aimed to document psychosexual and psychosocial problems of Somali women engaged in monogamous or polygamous marriages. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 60... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Rare Debt Deal Brings Somalia in From the Cold: Next Africa
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Source: Reuters: Health - December 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
UN cuts global aid appeal to $46 billion to help 180 million in 2024 as it faces funding crisis
The United Nations is targeting fewer people and seeking less money in its 2024 global humanitarian appeal launched on Monday as it grapples with a severe funding crisis. U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths told the launch that the U.N. has cut its appeal to $46 billion, to help 180 million…#unitednations #martingriffiths #israel #gaza #ukraine #sudan #yemen #syria #worldfoodprogram #somalia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
" Four Pillars of Civilization " Under Attack
A few days ago Tucker Carlson did a video about the elite “anti-human death-cult” that’s using “climate change” to reverse the industrial revolution. Returning us to an age where abject poverty -- even famine -- was a daily reality, while freedom was a distant memory. During the 15 minute…#tuckercarlson #michaelshellenberger #cheapenergy #roman #italian #yougov #boeing #747 #somalia #congo (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Our Body Our Health (Jirkeena, Caafimaadkeena): Somali women's narratives on sexual health - Connor JJ, Abdi C, Chen M, Salad M, Pergament S, Afey F, Hussein I, Robinson BBE.
Women across the globe have been subject to female genital cutting (FGC), with the highest rates in Somalia. FGC can result in sexual concerns, especially sexual pain and lower pleasure. Due to ongoing civil war and climate disasters, there is a large numb... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
El Ni ño rains in Kenya have caused devastating flooding and killed over 120 people. Here's what it looks like
None Severe flooding in Kenya has displaced hundreds of people and left over 120 dead. • None The weather event El Niño is impacting the climate patterns, causing temperatures to rise. • None The UN World Meteorological Organization expects the warming El Niño weather to last into 2024. Mass…#kenya #elniño #africa #kenyan #rains #joelngui #garissa #africanews #ethiopia #somalia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
117 countries at COP28 agree to triple renewable energy, push out fossil fuels
Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.’s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world’s energy production. The pledge was among a slew of COP28 announcements on Saturday aimed at decarbonizing…#sultanaljaber #unitedarabemirates #uae #climate #tinastege #marshallislands #orsted #najibahmed #somalia #africa (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Blood Money? These Are The Countries Pledging The Most Humanitarian Aid
The world is facing a number of significant humanitarian crises in 2023, with war, food insecurity and forced displacement, among others, causing great hardship around the globe. As part of United Nations coordinated…#unitednations #martinarmstrong #statistaukraine #somalia #ethiopia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Before Trump, a low-profile congressman named Ron DeSantis sought a'Muslim travel ban '
In 2017, President Donald Trump triggered national outrage for implementing a so-called Muslim travel ban, blocking U.S. admissions for travelers from predominantly Muslim countries. The move prompted widespread protests and legal challenges, and Joe Biden rescinded it in one of his first actions…#donaldtrump #muslim #trump #rondesantis #florida #iraq #libya #somalia #syria #yemen (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Marshall Project hires Abdullahi as engagement reporter
Aala Abdullahi has joined The Marshall Project as an engagement reporter. The nonprofit reports: “In this role, she will work closely with our engagement editor, Nicole Lewis, to understand the news and information needs of our audience, particularly those directly affected by the criminal legal…#aalaabdullahi #marshallproject #nicolelewis #sahanjournal #minnesota #citizenlabproject #somali #hmong #ajcontrast #aljazeeras (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Somali pirates likely behind attempted tanker seizure -US military
An attempted hijacking of a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday appears to have been carried out by armed Somali pirates and not Yemeni Houthis, despite the firing of missiles from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen afterwards, the Pentagon said on Monday. "We're continuing to…#gulfofaden #somali #yemenihouthis #houthi #yemen #pentagon #patrickryder #usnavy #centralpark #mason (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Somalia: WHO Scales up Cholera Response in Somalia As Death Toll Hits 42
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said Sunday it's ramping up response to prevent cholera transmission in Somalia as flash floods from heavy downpours intensify across the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 27, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Somalia Source Type: news
Somalia: Teach Us About Polio in Our Own Language - Somali's Maay Speakers
[allAfrica] Vaccination is crucial for preventing the spread of the polio, a highly contagious disease that can lead to paralysis and even death. But widespread, ongoing conflict in Somalia means that vaccination campaigns are hampered by restricted access to conflict zones, and the displacement of communities - making it difficult for healthcare workers to reach vulnerable populations. The destruction of health infrastructure, disruption of healthcare services, and compromised safety of healthcare workers (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 27, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Polio Somalia Source Type: news
