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Most countries lagging on health SDGs
Scientists warn that unless significant political and financial investments are made, many countries will not meet the health-related UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
A post-disaster map of Caribbean politics and aid status
Newcomers among relief workers, more familiar with the Middle East or sub-Saharan Africa, have had to master the map of the Caribbean quickly this hurricane season.
Trump policy set to hinder war on polio in Pakistan
The disease is holding on in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria where there is mistrust of the western governments who bankroll the vaccines.
In Bangladesh, WHO hurries to thwart possible Rohingya refugee disease outbreak
A mobile, constantly growing population already makes for a challenging health care delivery environment. Add monsoon rains, makeshift settlements without food, clean water, or latrines, and hilly ter...
New push for funding for education in emergencies
Education for children in emergencies got a major new push at the United Nations General Assembly, including securing new funding commitments from the European Union and Denmark, among others. Globall...
7 biggest trends to emerge from Global Goals Week
While humanitarian agencies fight for safe passage and better opportunities for people fleeing conflict, a multinational consumer goods company might unveil its commitment to use digital payments, jus...
At UN Assembly, Pacific Island States press for action to mitigate impacts of climate change
“For us Pacific Island nations, climate change continues to be our enemy [and] we are invaded by this enemy every day."
Hundreds leave danger zone near crumbling Puerto Rico dam
Fear of a potentially catastrophic dam break is adding to the immense task facing disaster relief authorities after Maria.
Women cut out of election by Zimbabwe’s proof of residence rule
Stringent requirements of the proof of residence rule for voter registration disenfranchises of significant numbers of voters - and disproportionately, women.
Trump administration rejects study showing positive impact of refugees
A draft report by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services finds refugees have brought in $63 billion more in government revenues over the past decade than they cost, contradicting a central ar...
