A new study shows the IPC system often undercounts people in crisis. Researchers analysed many assessments and found a gap that could leave millions without needed humanitarian aid.
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Large reductions in international aid in 2025 disrupted health and humanitarian services in many low- and middle-income countries. The cuts began with a US suspension of aid and led to the closure of USAID and wider global impacts.
Researchers find that analysing social media posts can give early warning of population movements and help humanitarian agencies respond faster. The study in EPJ Data Science tested methods across three case studies using nearly 2 million posts on X.
Sudan’s health system is under severe strain after an almost two‑year civil war. A senior health official says the country is using artificial intelligence to help provide care where normal services no longer reach, while shortages and attacks worsen the crisis.
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