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3 Mar 2026

Fires in Cox's Bazar refugee camps

Repeated fires have hit the refugee settlements in Cox's Bazar, affecting many people and destroying thousands of shelters. Major blazes caused deaths, large displacements and damaged documents and schools, while prevention plans remain stalled.

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2 Mar 2026

Conflict in Arauca affects health and movement

Renewed fighting in Arauca, on the Venezuela border, has disrupted life and made it hard for many people and migrants to reach healthcare and basic services. Mobile clinics have provided some care since 2025.

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28 Dec 2025

Study Finds Hunger Is Underestimated in Aid Counts

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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22 Dec 2025

2025 aid cuts threaten health and humanitarian services

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.

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28 Nov 2025

Social media can give early warning of displacement

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.

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10 Oct 2025

Gaza after two years of war

Two years of war transformed Gaza. As a ceasefire comes into effect, reporting shows wide destruction of services, farms, schools and hospitals, alongside local efforts to adapt and rebuild with small-scale science and creativity.

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24 Sept 2025

Severe cholera outbreak spreads across Sudan

A severe cholera outbreak began in July 2024 and has spread to all 18 states of Sudan, with more than 105,000 cases and over 2,600 deaths. Rainy season damage and war make control harder.

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6 Jan 2025

Sudan turns to AI as health system struggles

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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