Surviving summer in an Iraqi camp
Some 250,000 displaced Iraqis and 100,000 Syrian refugees are living in camps under canvases, tarpaulins and…
Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights displacement in Somalia, Measles in…
RELIEFWEB.INT -July 28, 2015 at 02:31PM
Source: Assessment Capacities Project
Country: Afghanistan, Angola,…
UN seeks communities good at managing disaster risk
UNISDR today launched a search for communities that demonstrate excellence in managing disaster risk to draw…
Jordan’s Zaatari refugee camp turns three, challenges remain for 81,000 residents
RELIEFWEB.INT -July 28, 2015 at 12:27PM
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Jordan, Syrian Arab…
Oxygen Delivery Systems in Emergency: Understanding your BVM Device
Oxygen delivery using a Manual Resuscitator (aka bag-valve mask/BVM device) is commonly performed during…
VIDEO: Coast Guard helicopter's crew rescues sailors in winter storm
BOSTON — Coast Guard crews responded to an offshore distress call from a 43-foot sailing vessel that was disabled…
NHS England launches next step of urgent care review
NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens and the NHS Five Year Forward View partners today (Friday) announced…
Ensuring preparedness and security of health-care facilities in emergencies
RELIEFWEB.INT -July 27, 2015 at 02:31PM
Source: International Committee of the Red Cross
Country: World
ICRC report…
Humanitarian co-ordinator for Yemen calls for urgent funding boost
RELIEFWEB.INT -July 27, 2015 at 12:30PM
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN…
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights flooding in Myanmar and China and volcanic…
RELIEFWEB.INT -July 27, 2015 at 10:50AM
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country:…