IFRC Weekly News

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Humanitarian news from around the IFRC Network.

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    Community engagement is at the heart of the Ebola response in Mongwalu, DRC

    In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with IFRC public health and emergencies expert Bronwyn Nichol about the situation on the ground, including ongoing response activities, community concerns, misinformation surrounding the outbreak, and the critical role of community engagement in building trust.

    6 min

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    Three months after the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and Iran, humanitarian needs remain urgent

    Three months after the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and Iran, international attention may be fading but humanitarian needs across the region remain urgent. In this episode of IFRC Weekly News, we look at the growing humanitarian concerns across both countries, including displacement, rising food insecurity, pressure on healthcare systems, disrupted medical supply chains, and the long-term consequences for children, families, and vulnerable patients.

    18 min

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    Responding to Ebola in the DRC: Community action, outbreak risks, and the Red Cross response

    In this episode, we examine the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the growing concerns around its spread to neighboring Uganda. IFRC public health and clinical care expert Laura Archer joins IFRC News to explain the scale of the outbreak, the challenges facing communities in Ituri province, and why rapid community engagement is critical in the absence of a vaccine or specific treatment for this strain of the virus. We also explore how Red Cross volunteers and local networks help detect cases early, combat misinformation, and support outbreak response efforts across borders.

    12 min

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    Understanding Hantavirus: Risks, prevention, and the role of communities in outbreak response

    In this episode, we explore hantavirus, rare but potentially serious disease transmitted primarily through contact with infected rodents. Public health and emergencies expert Bronwyn Nicol joins IFRC News to explain how hantaviruses spread, why cases remain uncommon, and what symptoms and risks people should be aware of across different regions of the world.

    8 min

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    Rising risks for humanitarians: Confronting violence and protecting those who serve

    In this episode, we examine the growing dangers faced by humanitarian personnel, as more aid workers are being killed in the line of duty than ever before. Marking the anniversaries of the IFRC’s founding and World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, we reflect on what these trends mean for the future of humanitarian action.

    15 min

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    Cuba six months after Hurricane Melissa: Navigating recovery amid energy crisis and rising needs

    In this episode, we explore the situation in Cuba six months after Hurricane Melissa, a Category 3 storm that affected more than 2.2 million people and caused widespread damage across eastern provinces. We look at the scale and complexity of the response, from damaged homes and disrupted health services to ongoing public health risks.

    10 min

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    Jamaica six months after Hurricane Melissa: From emergency relief to long-term recovery

    In this episode, we examine Jamaica’s humanitarian situation six months after Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic, which affected 1.6 million people and caused an estimated US$12.2 billion in damage. We explore the transition from emergency response to reconstruction and recovery, the ongoing needs of communities still facing humanitarian impacts, and how the IFRC and Jamaican Red Cross are supporting recovery, livelihoods and resilience ahead of future hurricane seasons.

    11 min

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    Humanitarian response across the Pacific: Confronting back-to-back cyclones and typhoons

    In this episode, we examine the humanitarian impact of a series of devastating tropical storms that struck Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and the Federated States of Micronesia, affecting more than 600,000 people across the Pacific.

    12 min
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Humanitarian news from around the IFRC Network.

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  • Creatore
    IFRC
  • Anni di attività
    2025 - 2026
  • Puntate
    34
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    IFRC Weekly News