Country: Nepal Source: IMPACT Initiatives Please refer to the attached Map.
ReliefWeb•IMPACT Initiatives15 Sept
Country: World Source: ALNAP Please refer to the attached file. For almost 20 years, ALNAP 's State of the Humanitarian System (SOHS) report has tracked how international humanitarian action is performing. The sixth edition assesses the international humanitarian system during 2022-2025, a period marked by escalating humanitarian needs, major geopolitical shifts and the largest contraction in humanitarian funding in recent history. It examines what is working, what is not, and what today's pressures mean for the future of humanitarian action. The full report is available via ALNAP's website .
ReliefWeb•ALNAP15 Sept
Country: Liberia Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 24-08-2026 What happened, where and when? Between 19 and 26 August 2026, Liberia experienced a prolonged period of heavy rainfall that affected multiple parts of the country. Initial flooding and localized impacts were reported from 19 August onwards in several communities; however, the situation deteriorated significantly on 24 August 2026, when exceptionally intense rainfall caused widespread overflow of rivers, drainage systems, and waterways, resulting in severe flooding across multiple counties simultaneously. While seasonal flooding occurs regularly in Liberia during the rainy season, the situation on 24 August represented a clear escalation beyond normal seasonal impacts. The volume and intensity of rainfall exceeded the capacity of existing drainage infrastructure and flood mitigation measures, causing extensive inundation of residential communities, major transportation routes, public facilities, and essential services. The floods rapidly expanded from localized incidents into a large-scale multi-county emergency affecting Montserrado, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Bassa, Bomi, Nimba, River Gee, Bong, and other areas across the country. The significance of 24 August lies in the fact that this was the point at which the scale of humanitarian consequences exceeded the coping capacity of affected communities and local response mechanisms. Assessments conducted immediately after the flooding confirmed widespread destruction of homes, large-scale displacement, contamination of water sources, disruption of livelihoods, damage to public infrastructure, and growing public health risks. These impacts far exceeded those typically associated with routine seasonal flooding and generated humanitarian needs requiring external support. According to preliminary reports, more than 76,000 people from over 15,200 households were affected, while more than 5,000 people were displaced from their homes. Thousands of houses, schools, health facilities, community structures, and livelihood assets were damaged or destroyed. In several locations, families lost food stocks, household belongings, productive assets, and sources of income, significantly reducing their ability to recover without assistance. The event was further distinguished by its geographic scale. Unlike localized seasonal floods that affect specific communities, the impacts of the 24 August floods were observed simultaneously across several counties, placing considerable pressure on government authorities, local communities, and humanitarian actors. The widespread nature of the disaster stretched available response capacities and created substantial unmet needs across multiple sectors, including shelter, water and sanitation, health, household recovery, and protection. Rapid assessments conducted by the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS), in coordination with the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and local authorities, identified significant humanitarian needs requiring immediate intervention. Within the targeted operational areas alone, 1,225 households (6,125 people) were identified as requiring urgent assistance, including 350 households whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged and require shelter reconstruction support. Assessments also confirmed contaminated water sources, increased risks of waterborne diseases and malaria, loss of household assets and livelihoods, and growing psychosocial distress among affected populations. Therefore, while rainfall began on 19 August and impacts accumulated over several days, 24 August 2026 is identified as the date of impact and escalation because it marked the point at which flooding reached exceptional levels, humanitarian needs surpassed local response capacities, and emergency intervention became necessary. The scale, severity, geographic spread, and humanitarian consequences observed after 24 August clearly distinguish this event from routine seasonal flooding and justify the activation of a DREF-supported response.
ReliefWeb•International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies15 Sept
Country: World Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. Highlights • WHO conducted a global mpox rapid risk assessment in August 2026; the overall global public health risk associated with the mpox multi-country outbreak was again assessed as moderate. • WHO continues to consider the ongoing multi-country mpox outbreak a graded emergency, with new outbreaks reported in multiple countries and over a thousand confirmed cases reported every month. All countries and partners are thus strongly encouraged to sustain surveillance and notification for mpox, along with coordinated preparedness and response activities in all technical areas in line with WHO guidance. • The WHO Director-General’s standing recommendations on mpox issued under the provisions of the International Health Regulations (2005) have, therefore, been extended until August 2027. • A global multi-partner initiative to improve access to mpox vaccines was launched on 27 August 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The initiative creates a new long-term mechanism under the established International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision for countries to request mpox vaccines for outbreak response. • Transmission of mpox continues to affect key populations largely through sexual transmission, often followed by household spread and community outbreaks. All clades of monkeypox virus (MPXV) continue to circulate. • In July 2026, 32 countries across four WHO regions reported 1370 confirmed mpox cases, including seven deaths (case fatality ratio [CFR] 0.5%). About three-quarters of these cases were reported in the WHO African Region. • In July 2026, Madagascar, Angola, China, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya reported the most cases. • In July 2026, the WHO African region reported more confirmed cases than in June, while the Region of the Americas, Western Pacific, European, and South-East Asia regions reported fewer cases. The Eastern Mediterranean Region reported no confirmed cases in July 2026, like in June. • Eleven countries in Africa have reported active transmission of mpox in the last six weeks (6 July – 16 August 2026), with 1153 confirmed cases, including seven deaths (CFR 0.6%). Madagascar, Angola, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cameroon reported the highest number of cases during this period. • Two countries, Chile and Hungary, have reported mpox due to clade Ib MPXV for the first time. • Czechia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (hereafter “the United Kingdom”) have reported community transmission of clade Ib MPXV, including among men who have sex with men.
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Country: Lesotho Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. EARLY ACTION PROTOCOL ACTIVATION Activation Overview The Lesotho Red Cross society has activated the Early Action Protocol for drought. This is based on the evolving El Niño conditions that will affect the 2026/2027 rainfall season, which is also a critical period for the country as it coincides with the main agricultural production season. The El Niño conditions are expected to influence rainfall patterns, with below-normal rainfall expected in Lesotho for the OND 2026 period (Figure 1), driven by a rapidly intensifying and very strong El Niño event. According to the Lesotho seasonal outlook issued on the 4th of September 2026, the current El Niño event is projected to peak between October 2026 and January/March 2027, coinciding critically with the planting and crop-growing season. The predicted below to normal seasonal rainfall will adversely affect agricultural production, water availability, food security and household livelihoods, particularly among vulnerable rural communities. Food Security Situation and Expected Impact Furthermore, according to the Lesotho Vulnerability Assessment Committee (LVAC), which was published on the 03 August 2026, approximately 310,766, people (approximately 20% of the total population) is projected to experience food insecurity from October 2026 to March 2027. Of the ten analysed districts, seven are projected to be in Phase 3, while Leribe, Thaba-Tseka, and Qacha’s Nek are expected to remain in Phase 2 (as shown in Figure 2 above). Timely interventions will be required to protect food consumption and livelihoods, particularly for poorer and vulnerable households. Trigger Monitoring and Trigger Status Following the regional seasonal climate outlook process, the Government of Lesotho, through the Minister of Environment and Forestry (Lesotho Meteorological Services department), officially released the seasonal outlook on 4th September 2026. The outlook indicates that normal to below-normal rainfall is expected for October - December 2026 season, providing an important basis for strengthening preparedness and implementing anticipatory actions. Furthermore, during January-March 2026, normal to above normal rainfall is expected (Figure 3). Following the National Climate Outlook Forum (NACOF), on the 7th of September the national early warning technical working group developed early warning messages and started downscaling the climate outlook and early warning messages at district to community level. Based on the National Climate Outlook Forum (NACOF), held on 4th and 7th September 2026 the National Early Warning Technical Working Group developed key early warning messages based on the seasonal climate outlook. The group subsequently initiated the downscaling of the climate outlook and early warnings messages from the national level to district and community levels on the 8th of September 2026, to ensure that communities act based on the current seasonal outlook. Given the above evolving and expected conditions, the September to November 2026 period has been identified as the critical timeframe by the Government of Lesotho for implementing anticipatory actions before the expected impacts of reduced rainfall become more severe. Additionally, though the LRCS Drought EAP activation trigger was set for January, the activation trigger that was indicated in the EAP has been reached as the national seasonal rainfall outlook indicates normal to below-normal rainfall is expected and the projected food insecurity vulnerability identified through LVAC analysis indicates that twenty percent (20%) of the population is in IPC 3 and IPC 4. These indicators provide sufficient evidence for Lesotho Red Cross to activate the drought EAP.
ReliefWeb•International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies15 Sept
Countries: South Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Sudan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Key messages The Multi dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measures deprivation in education, health, and living conditions and provides a comprehensive picture of well-being. Newdataon refugees in South Sudan allows comparison with host communities, and in turn enables policy discussions to address the drivers of poverty. Refugees in South Sudan are characterized by a high level of multi dimensional poverty. Refugees in the Northern part of the country are slightly better off than their hosts. The results show that almost the entire population–both refugees and hosts–is either poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty. The three dimensions—education, health, and living conditions—equally contribute to the multi dimensional poverty. Vulnerable groups such as children, women and girls as well as households with children under 5 years old are more likely to face multidimensional poverty. There is a strong statistical association between multi dimensional poverty and mental health problems among refugees, along side reduced self-efficacy (belief in one’s ability to achieve goals).This suggests the possible existence of a psychological poverty trap. Deprivation fuels poor mental health and low self-confidence, which in turn limit resilience, livelihood engagement, and the capacity to escape from poverty. Evidence from other contexts shows that combining economic and psychological support can produce stronger results than either approach alone. The alarming situation reflects the conditions that prevailed before the outbreak of war in Sudan, which has significantly increased the number of refugees and exacerbated an already fragile humanitarian context. With ongoing reductions in humanitarian aid, the situation is deteriorating further, and there is a high risk that conditions will continue to worsen. As a matter of fact, humanitarian aid plays a crucial role in sustaining refugees. The recent humanitarian cuts will lead to decreased food assistance and compromised health care and education services. Consequently, this is likely to exacerbate poverty among refugees as more than 75 percent of refugees in the South and 50 percent of those in the North rely on humanitarian assistance. The international community needs to step up support for refugees and their communities. Sustainable responses require partnerships, financing, and national leadership. South Sudan’s Global Refugee Forum commitments prioritize socioeconomic inclusion, responsibility-sharing, and regulatory reforms, supporting a shift from short-term aid to long-term development to reduce poverty and foster self-reliance. This shift advocates for development interventions from the onset of crisis to enhance integrative approaches and services for both refugees and host communities, promoting resilience and self-reliance.
ReliefWeb•UN High Commissioner for Refugees15 Sept
Country: Zambia Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met 08-07-2026 What happened, where and when? A measles outbreak was confirmed in Shangombo District, Western Province, Zambia, following identification of the index case during Epidemiological Week 19 of 2026 (May 4-10, 2026). The index case was a 6-year-old female from Kapengela Village who presented at Shangombo District Hospital with clinical signs consistent with measles, including fever, maculopapular rash, cough, conjunctivitis, and coryza. Her vaccination history was unknown. A blood specimen collected from the case was tested at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Virology Laboratory and confirmed positive for Measles IgM antibodies on 16 May 2026, leading to the formal declaration of the outbreak. On the 27th of April, 2026 Situlu1 Health Post received a client form Kalungulungu village of Nina district in Angola. The signs of measles started on the 14th April. The patient travelled with three others who also had cough and runny nose. Samples were collected from the index suspected case and the three contacts, transported to the laboratory on the 11th May, 2026. Prior to confirmation of the outbreak, on 6 May 2026, Shangombo District received an unverified alert of a suspected measles outbreak across the border in Rivungu Municipality, Angola, involving six suspected cases among children aged 2–6 years. The alert was verified through the electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (eIDSR) system, triggering activation of the Public Health Emergency Rapid Response Team (PHERRT) to investigate and coordinate response activities. Since confirmation of the index case, the outbreak has expanded within Shangombo District, with increasing numbers of suspected and confirmed cases reported which continues to rise even after the vaccination campaign which was conducted between 6th to 11th July 2026. As of 24/08/2026 Shangombo had 1313 cumulative cases, 26 confirmed cases and 13 deaths with a CF rate of 1%. With the increasing cases in the district, Zambia National Public Health Institute, a specialized Government Institution mandated to lead and coordinate public health security in Zambia made a formal request for support to the National Society on the 8th July 2026 highlighting the gaps.
ReliefWeb•International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies15 Sept
Country: Myanmar Source: Karen Human Rights Group Please refer to the attached file. This Incident Report describes events occurring in Moo (Mone) Township, Kler Lwee Htoo (Nyaunglebin) District in December 2025. On 3 December 2025, at approximately 12 pm, Burma Army soldiers from Light Infantry Battalion (LIB) #599, based at Moo (Mone) army camp, fired six 120 mm mortar shells and launched a drone strike on Gn--- village, Nyaung Pin Tha village tract, Moo Township. The attacks killed two villagers, 68-year-old U J--- and 30-year-old Maung M---, and injured 57-year-old Daw L---. A villager’s house was also destroyed. Following the incident, villagers were displaced, feared further military attacks, sought shelter in makeshift bunkers, and faced difficulties maintaining their livelihoods. [1] [EXCERPT] Part 3 – Complete Description of the Incident Describe the Incident(s) in complete detail. On 3 December 2025, at 12 pm, Burma military regime soldiers from LIB [Light Infantry Battalion] #599, based in Moo (Mone) army camp, located in Moo Town, Kler Lwee Htoo (Nyaunglebin) District, indiscriminately fired six 120 mm mortar shells into Gn--- village, Nyaung Pin Tha village tract, Moo (Mone) Township, Kler Lwee Htoo District. At the same time, the Burma Army also dropped bombs by drone onto Gn--- village. The mortar shells and bombs landed and exploded in the village. A house belonging to U R--- was destroyed. 68-year-old U J--- was inside his house when the drone strike was conducted. One of the bombs landed in U J---’s garden and shrapnel from the explosion hit his house and also struck U J---, severely injuring the right side of his chest. Other villagers immediately transported him to a hospital. However, because of the severity of his injury, he died after arriving at the hospital. Meanwhile, a villager named Maung M---, 30 years old, started his motorbike as soon as he heard the sound of mortar shelling, with his mother-in-law, Daw L---, 57 years old, sitting on the back of the motorbike, in order to move to another place to avoid the mortar shelling. A mortar shell landed beside the road where he was driving. As it landed close to him, shrapnel from the mortar shell hit his right temple and penetrated deeply. He died immediately. As Maung M--- was hit by the shrapnel, the motorbike crashed, causing Daw L--- to sustain minor injuries to her face and right eye. She was transported to Rk--- hospital, located in Taw Oo Town, Taw Oo (Toungoo) District, and run by the SAC [State Administration Council]. [12] Because of these violations by the Burma military regime, villagers faced displacement [including to forests, plantations, other villages, and towns] and difficulties in their livelihoods. U C---, the husband of Daw L--- from Gn--- village, explained: “ On 3 December 2025, at 12:05 pm, my daughter opened [announced] the two-digit lottery result at my house. Then the two-digit lottery result came out as number 24. While she was about to pay those who won the lottery, the shell landed there [in the garden of U C---’s house]. At that time, there were also people who sold two-digit lottery tickets [present]. They all ran into a makeshift bunker. My daughter and my son-in-law, who [later] died, were running [to the bunker]. Then, he [my son-in-law] returned again to pick us up. When he arrived back, my wife said she would follow him. I told her, ‘Do not follow him. It is dangerous.’ Then, while she followed him [sitting on the back of his motorbike], the shell landed in front of my house. The shrapnel from the explosion had already scattered and injured someone. Then, someone [U J---] screamed to me from a distance, ‘U C---… U C---… the shrapnel hit me.’ Then, I phoned my daughter. I told her, ‘U J---, who lived opposite our house, is injured. So, come back to Dad. Your husband was carrying your mother on the motorbike and went there [departed] already.’” He continued: “Then, another mortar shell landed again, and someone came to me to report the information [including that the mortar shell killed my son-in-law]. He asked another villager to transport the injured villagers to a hospital. At that time, I heard that my son [in-law] had already died. So, I asked, ‘What about my wife?’ They informed me that her face was full of blood and that she had entered a makeshift bunker. Then, after I went to check my son-in-law’s corpse, I carried his corpse back and left it at his father’s house. Then, I was searching for my wife, but I did not find her. So, I did not know which hospital she had been taken to. People told me that she had been taken to a hospital, but I did not know which hospital she was taken to. Only after they took my wife home, I rented a car to transport her to Rk--- hospital [located in Taw Oo Town and administered by the Burma Army]. I was busy with the funeral of the dead villagers [so could not transport her to the hospital earlier].” U C--- added: “ I no longer dare to live in my house. Also, there is no one around my village [because the other villagers had fled due to the incident]. A villager also died in front of my house [U J---, who lived opposite, died due to injuries from the drone strike]. I just live in my relatives’ houses [because I no longer dare to live in my house]. The house here is owned by my cousin, and the other house is my younger brother’s. I eat what they feed me. I locked my house.” After this incident, villagers from [Gn---] village were not confident enough to live in the village. They also did not dare to go around [travel]. [Some villagers fled Gn--- village, while others remained. Some avoided travelling, while those who had no alternative continued to travel for work.] In addition, they were full of fear when they cooked their meals, worrying that the Burma Army would see the smoke from the fire and conduct an air strike or drone attack. Villagers [who stayed] in the village dug makeshift bunkers and went into them whenever they heard sounds similar to those of drones or aircraft. [...]
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Country: World Source: AGRA Please refer to the attached file. Summary AGRA’s monthly Food Security Monitor serves as a vital tool for sharing timely data with key stakeholders, supporting informed, evidence-based decisions across the agricultural sector. Below are key highlights from the August 2026 Food Security Monitor edition: Global Market Updates • Global commodity market trends in August 2026 were characterized by rising food and agricultural commodity prices amid tightening global supply conditions, strong demand, weather-related production concerns, and trade disruptions. The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) increased by 1.9% from July to 133.3 points, with gains across all major commodity groups, led by sugar (+11.9%), cereals (+2.2%), dairy (+2.3%), meat (+1.0%), and vegetable oils (+0.6%). Similarly, the IGC Grains and Oilseeds Index (GOI) rose sharply by 9.4% month-on-month and 21.7% year-on-year, driven primarily by strong increases in wheat (+9.6% m/m; +26.4% y/y) and soybeans (+11.0% m/m; +24.6% y/y), alongside gains in maize, barley, and rice. Global grain markets tightened further as forecasts for 2026/27 production were reduced due to adverse weather conditions, particularly in Europe, while disruptions to Black Sea exports added upward pressure on prices. In fertilizer markets, trends were mixed: phosphate fertilizers (DAP and MAP) remained firm and continued to rise modestly, potash prices were broadly stable, while urea prices declined for a third consecutive month as markets corrected after earlier record highs. Across Africa, fertilizer prices remained elevated in several countries, particularly in East and Southern Africa, although recent declines in countries such as Zambia, Ghana, and Nigeria suggest easing price pressures and improving market conditions in some markets amidst policy interventions. Food Commodity Prices Updates • Across Eastern Africa, staple food markets exhibited mixed trends in August 2026, reflecting improving supplies in some surplus-producing areas alongside localized market tightening elsewhere. Maize prices declined across most markets, particularly in Kenya (-10.1%), Ethiopia (-6.8%), Tanzania (-4.4%), and Rwanda (4.3%), supported by harvest inflows and improved market availability, while Uganda (+2.7%) recorded an increase due to stronger regional demand and tightening domestic supplies. Rice prices remained largely stable across the region, although South Sudan (+5.2%) experienced a notable increase amid localized supply constraints. Beans prices were largely stable in Kenya, increased moderately in Rwanda and Tanzania, and surged in Uganda, although most markets remained below year-earlier levels except Rwanda, where prices were still higher than a year ago. Wheat prices softened in both Kenya (-3.6%) and Ethiopia (-1.1%). Overall, improved cereal availability helped moderate food price pressures across much of the region, although localized supply constraints and strong demand continued to support higher prices in selected markets. • Southern Africa’s staple food markets exhibited mixed trends in August 2026, reflecting varying supply conditions, exchange-rate dynamics, and seasonal market adjustments. Maize prices declined in Zambia (12.7%) and Mozambique (-2.0%) as harvest arrivals improved market availability, while Malawi (+3.5%) recorded an increase due to continued supply tightness despite favourable production prospects. Rice prices remained relatively stable, declining marginally in Zambia (-4.2%) and Malawi (-0.3%), while rising in Mozambique (+3.6%) due to localized supply pressures and import costs. Bean prices showed divergent trends, increasing in Malawi (+5.8%) amid tight supplies, but declining in Zambia (-5.9%) and Mozambique (-6.8%) as improved availability eased market pressures. Fertilizer markets remained broadly stable, with only modest month-on-month changes observed across major products. • West Africa’s staple food markets exhibited mixed trends in August 2026, reflecting seasonal supply conditions, localized market pressures, and ongoing regional trade flows. Maize markets recorded the most notable movements, with prices increasing sharply in Togo (+8.7%) and Niger (+8.2%), while Mali (-5.4%) registered the largest decline; maize prices in Ghana and Nigeria changed only modestly, and Burkina Faso remained broadly stable. Rice markets were generally stable across the region, with only minor price fluctuations, although Ghana (-2.8%) recorded a moderate decline. Coarse grain markets strengthened in several countries, led by significant increases in Niger’s millet (+22.5%) and sorghum (+12.5%) prices, reflecting tightening supplies and seasonal stock drawdowns. In contrast, Ghana’s sorghum market (-4.2%) was the only one to record a decline, while most other markets experienced either modest gains or relative stability. Food Security Updates • Across East Africa food security continued to deteriorate driven by the combined impacts of climate shocks, conflict, displacement, high food prices, and weak household purchasing power. In Ethiopia, widespread Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes persist, particularly among pastoralists, displaced populations, and conflict-affected communities, as poor rainfall performance, below-average harvest prospects, inflation, and limited humanitarian assistance constrain food access. In Kenya, food insecurity remains elevated in refugee settlements and pastoral counties, with Emergency (IPC Phase 4) conditions expected in Dadaab and Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes persisting in several arid and semi-arid areas due to flooding risks, poor livestock production, reduced maize harvests, and constrained livelihood opportunities. South Sudan continues to face one of the world's most severe food security crises, with widespread Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes, localized risks of Catastrophe/Famine (IPC Phase 5), severe acute malnutrition, and worsening conditions driven by conflict, economic decline, flooding, drought, and restricted humanitarian access. Meanwhile, Uganda faces persistent Crisis (IPC Phase 3) conditions in Karamoja and among refugee populations due to poor harvests, high food and fuel prices, limited income opportunities, and growing humanitarian needs. Across the region, anticipated El Niñorelated weather extremes, including droughts and flooding, are expected to further undermine agricultural production, livelihoods, and market access, leaving millions vulnerable to acute food insecurity through early 2027. • Key food security trends in Southern Africa point to a generally deteriorating outlook in several countries despite relatively favourable harvest outcomes in some areas. Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe are expected to experience increasing food insecurity during the October 2026 to January 2027 lean season, with Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes emerging or expanding due to high food prices, weakened purchasing power, declining agricultural labour opportunities, and depleted household food stocks. In Mozambique, conflict continues to drive acute food insecurity in Cabo Delgado and northern Nampula, while Zimbabwe faces worsening conditions in deficit-producing areas despite an above-average national maize harvest, owing to limited market access and persistently high staple food prices. In contrast, Zambia remains relatively food secure, with Minimal (IPC Phase 1) outcomes prevailing across most of the country due to strong harvests and adequate food supplies, although vulnerable households in some western, southern, and eastern areas are expected to remain Stressed (IPC Phase 2). Across the region, the anticipated persistence of a strong El Niño poses a major threat, with forecasts of below-average rainfall, higher temperatures, reduced crop and livestock production, lower agricultural labour demand, and declining household incomes likely to increase food insecurity and place additional pressure on food markets during the 2026/27 agricultural season. • In West Africa, conflict, insecurity, displacement, high food prices, and weather-related production challenges continue to drive acute food insecurity across the region, particularly in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin. Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes persist in parts of Mali, Niger, and Nigeria, while Crisis (IPC Phase 3) conditions remain widespread in conflict-affected areas of Burkina Faso, northern Nigeria, Niger, and parts of Mali, where insecurity continues to disrupt agricultural production, livelihoods, market access, and humanitarian assistance. Although the arrival of seasonal harvests and generally improved rainfall conditions are expected to enhance food availability and support some recovery in countries such as Mali, Togo, and Côte d'Ivoire, gains are being constrained by population displacement, trade disruptions, weakened purchasing power, and persistently high food and transport costs. In relatively more stable areas, including much of Côte d'Ivoire and Togo, Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes are expected to persist as poor households struggle to meet essential non-food needs despite improved food access. Across the region, conflict remains the dominant driver of food insecurity, while erratic rainfall, localized flooding, reduced crop production prospects, disease outbreaks, and economic pressures continue to compound vulnerabilities and hinder household recovery through early 2027. Update on El Niño conditions A powerful El Niño event is developing in the Pacific Ocean and is projected to become one of the strongest on record during the 2026/27 season, with NOAA estimating a greater than 90% probability of its continuation and a 69% chance of surpassing all El Niño events recorded since 1950. This is significantly increasing climate-related risks across Africa. In Southern Africa, despite an above-average 2026 cereal harvest driven by strong maize production, forecasts indicate below-normal rainfall and above-average temperatures during the upcoming cropping season, threatening crop establishment, yields, food availability, and farmer incomes in 2027. In East Africa, recurrent droughts, heatwaves, and erratic weather continue to undermine crop and livestock production, while anticipated wetter conditions may increase flood risks and infrastructure damage rather than support recovery. Food security conditions remain particularly severe in conflict-affected countries such as Sudan, where millions face acute food insecurity and heightened famine risk. In West and Central Africa, agricultural production has generally remained near average, but variable rainfall, localized moisture deficits, conflict, displacement, and market disruptions continue to threaten livelihoods and food access. Overall, the combination of El Niño-driven climate shocks, conflict, economic pressures, and displacement is expected to exacerbate food insecurity across the continent, underscoring the need for early preparedness, climate adaptation, and resilience-building measures. Food Trade Updates • On 6 August 2026, the African Development Bank Group approved a $255 million loan and a $10 million grant to support Zambia’s participation in the Lobito Economic Corridor, a regional initiative linking Zambia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to boost trade, industrialisation, and economic growth. The project will fund the construction of 550 km of railway infrastructure, upgrade key roads, improve trade facilitation and institutional capacity, reduce logistics costs, attract investment, and create thousands of jobs while promoting skills development, youth employment, and climate-resilient infrastructure. • Kenya and DRC are deepening regional digital integration through the launch of the 2,000 km Goma-to-Mombasa (G2M) fibre corridor and the integration of Kenya’s Pesalink instant-payment platform with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), enabling faster connectivity and near real-time cross-border payments in local currencies. Together, these initiatives aim to boost trade, reduce transaction and connectivity costs, strengthen financial and digital inclusion, and support broader economic integration across East and Central Africa. • The African Organization for Standardisation (ARSO) has launched the Africa Quality Mark in Mombasa, a continentwide certification framework designed to support the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by eliminating duplicate product testing and quality inspections across borders. The initiative will allow goods certified in one African country to be accepted across participating markets, reducing trade costs, accelerating border clearance, improving market access and competitiveness, and helping address longstanding non-tariff barriers that have constrained intraAfrican trade, while also requiring investments in standard harmonisation, laboratory accreditation, enforcement capacity, and digital systems to ensure credibility and adoption across the continent.
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Country: occupied Palestinian territory Sources: Logistics Cluster, World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file.
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Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: MapAction Please refer to the attached Map.
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Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: MapAction Please refer to the attached Map.
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Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: MapAction Please refer to the attached Map.
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Country: Zambia Sources: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Zambia Red Cross Society Please refer to the attached file. Notes Mpika District in Muchinga Province has been recording suspected cases of anthrax in Nabwalya Chiefdom. The chiefdom has four health facilities, namely Kalimba, Chaya, Kazembe, and Nabwalya Health Centres. It is located within a game area with abundant wildlife and has four major rivers, namely the Luangwa, Munyamazi, Mutinondo, and Mupamazi Rivers. These rivers and the surrounding wildlife habitats provide opportunities for interaction between communities, livestock, and wildlife. The area has reportedly experienced suspected anthrax cases on a seasonal basis, particularly between September and December. On 31 August 2026, the District Health Office received a report of three suspected human anthrax cases from Kazembe and Kalimba, together with reports of animals dying from suspected anthrax in the Munyamazi River. In response, a Rapid Response Team (RRT) was constituted to investigate the situation, determine the extent of the suspected outbreak, and identify the possible source of exposure. The team comprised representatives from the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Department of National Parks and Wildlife, clinical care, surveillance, and laboratory services. The multidisciplinary composition of the team facilitated a One Health approach to the investigation. So far more than 90 animals have been reported by the community to have died from anthrax and people have been consuming this meat Sources for data marked as Other Risk Communication and Community Engagement Report for Anthrax Outbreak in Muchinga Province. Description On 31 August 2026, the District Health Office received a report of three suspected human anthrax cases from Kazembe and Kalimba, accompanied by reports of animals dying from suspected anthrax in the Munyamazi River area. In response, a multidisciplinary Rapid Response Team (RRT) was constituted to investigate the situation, assess the extent of the suspected outbreak, and identify possible sources of exposure. The RRT comprised representatives from the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Department of National Parks and Wildlife, clinical care, surveillance, and laboratory services. This multidisciplinary composition supported the application of a One Health approach, recognising the close relationship between human, animal, and environmental health in the investigation of suspected anthrax. Community reports indicate that more than 90 animals may have died from suspected anthrax, with some community members reportedly consuming meat from the dead animals. The investigation identified that 80% of the suspected human cases were male, while children aged 10–15 years accounted for 50% of the cases, making them the most affected age group. The cases were concentrated in specific villages, suggesting a possible common environmental or animal-related exposure. None of the suspected cases required admission at the clinic at the time of the investigation. The discovery of a dead hippopotamus carcass in the Munyamazi River was considered a significant public health concern, as infected animal carcasses may contaminate the surrounding environment and expose people who come into contact with them or consume meat from affected animals. In addition, all 10 suspected cases reported consuming meat from animals that had died in the same river area, indicating a possible shared exposure. This finding is consistent with previous anthrax outbreaks in Zambia in which human infections have been associated with the consumption of meat from hippopotamus carcasses. However, the presence of the carcass and the reported history of meat consumption do not, on their own, confirm the source of infection. Further laboratory and epidemiological investigations are therefore required to establish the source and confirm the suspected cases. To support laboratory confirmation, eight clinical specimens were collected and submitted to Lusaka for testing. Pending the availability of laboratory results, all affected individuals should continue to be managed as suspected anthrax cases, while surveillance, risk communication, community engagement, and coordination with animal health and wildlife authorities should be maintained to prevent further exposure and transmission. Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: No NS Requests International Assistance: No Information Bulletin Published: No
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Country: Bangladesh Sources: Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description Dengue remains a major public health concern in Bangladesh, with recurrent seasonal outbreaks that threaten life and stretch the health system's capacity. The 2026 outbreak has followed an unusual trajectory: national figures ran below the 2025 pace through mid-August, before a sharp monsoon-driven surge from late August pushed the cumulative case count past last year's comparable tally within weeks. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), from the beginning of the year to 13 September 2026, more than 51,000 dengue cases and 149 deaths have been recorded nationwide. The dengue situation has continued to deteriorate in recent days. Between 8 and 14 September 2026, more than 8,000 new dengue cases were reported, with 16 deaths recorded during this six-day period. In September 2026, more than 15,000 new dengue cases and 52 deaths have been reported up to 14 September. During the first 14 days of September, the country recorded an average of more than 1,200 hospital admissions per day, indicating a continued sharp increase in dengue transmission and the pressure on health facilities. August recorded 20,536 hospital admissions and 43 deaths — more than double the 9,206 admissions recorded in July 2026. In August 2026, Bangladesh recorded its third-highest monthly dengue morbidity and mortality since the country's major outbreak in 2000. Cases in August have more than tripled compared to 2024 (6,521 → 20,536) and nearly doubled year-on-year from 2025 to 2026. Moreover, according to some popular news portals, hospitals are currently managing a dual caseload of measles and dengue admissions, placing additional pressure on an already stretched health system. Health authorities report that measles patients require strict isolation owing to the disease's high transmissibility and cannot be co-located with dengue admissions. This is constraining ward capacity and complicating patient triage and management across affected facilities. A further rise in dengue cases is expected to compound this pressure. Health experts anticipate a sharp increase in dengue infections over the coming two months, driven by continued wet weather conditions and gaps in vector control coverage. The current surge has affected all eight divisions, with Dhaka Division the hardest hit. From 1 January to 8 September 2026, Dhaka Division (including its two city corporations) reported 18,209 cases approximately 40% of the national total. Khulna (7,298), Barishal (6,808) and Chattogram (6,721) reported the next-highest numbers, followed by Rajshahi (2,557) and Mymensingh (2,499). Sylhet and Rangpur reported the lowest numbers. Men accounted for 62.2% of reported cases against 37.8% for women, consistent with the male-dominant infection pattern of recent years, generally attributed to greater outdoor and inter-location mobility. The mortality pattern, however, runs in the opposite direction, women accounted for 55.4% of deaths against 44.6% for men. Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: No NS Requests International Assistance: Yes Information Bulletin Published Completed Actions taken by RCRC Summary The RCRC Movement partners, in coordination with the IFRC and BDRCS, are closely monitoring the dengue situation and supporting the national response efforts. As part of this support, 29,375 NS1 test kits were handed over to the DGHS with funding from the Danish Red Cross and the Swiss Red Cross, contributing to strengthened dengue surveillance and early case detection across the country. Actions taken by Federation General NS Institutional readiness Summary The IFRC is closely monitoring the dengue situation in coordination with BDRCS, in-country partners, and the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. To support the national dengue response, 38,000 NS1 test kits were provided to DGHS through the IFRC stockpile project, while 50 apheresis kits were handed over to the BDRCS Dhaka Blood Centre. Actions taken by National Society Health Community-based surveillance (CBS) RCCE for Health and hygiene promotion Vector control General NS Institutional readiness Volunteer Support Summary In response to the 2026 dengue outbreak, BDRCS supported government efforts by mobilizing volunteers for a national dengue campaign in Dhaka, canal and waterbody clean-up activities in Pirojpur, and continued Community-Based Surveillance in Puthia and Godagari upazilas of Rajshahi. Additionally, 67,375 NS1 test kits were provided to DGHS with support from IFRC, Swiss Red Cross, and Danish Red Cross, while 50 apheresis kits were handed over to the BDRCS Dhaka Blood Centre to strengthen dengue case management. Actions taken by others The Government of Bangladesh has intensified its dengue response through a three-month nationwide awareness and cleanliness campaign, weekly vector-control drives, mobile court inspections to eliminate Aedes mosquito breeding sites, and broad community engagement involving volunteers, youth organizations, and educational institutions. Preparedness and response measures include the establishment of dengue corners at upazila hospitals, a standby field hospital in Dhaka, free dengue testing in public hospitals, subsidized dengue-related testing in diagnostic centres, and reserved treatment capacity in private hospitals. To strengthen clinical case management, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), in collaboration with the Bangladesh Society of Medicine and with support from UNICEF, updated national dengue treatment guidelines and conducted a divisional-level Training of Trainers (ToT) on Clinical Management of Dengue on 31 August 2026, enhancing the capacity of healthcare professionals to effectively manage the growing number of dengue cases and hospital admissions. Planned International Response DREF: Requested
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Countries: Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description of the Event Date of event 17-05-2026 What happened, where and when? Between 15 and 18 May 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) caused by the Bundibugyo strain as a major public health emergency. This declaration was rapidly echoed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). At that time, the outbreak was mainly affecting three provinces in the DRC, namely Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. As of 18 June 2026, a total of 33 health zones had reported confirmed cases, distributed as follows: 21 out of 36 health zones (58.3%) in Ituri; 11 out of 34 health zones (32.4%) in North Kivu; 1 health zone in South Kivu. These figures confirmed that Ituri Province remained the epicentre of the outbreak. According to WHO data available on 18 June 2026, the DRC had recorded 896 confirmed EVD cases, including 208 deaths and 78 recoveries. Cross-border transmission had also been reported in Uganda, with 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths and seven recoveries. Although the Central African Republic (CAR) had not reported any confirmed EVD cases at that time, the country remained at high risk of disease importation due to its proximity to affected areas of the DRC. This outbreak, the seventeenth recorded in the DRC and the second associated with the Bundibugyo strain, had progressively expanded towards provinces located near the CAR border, notably Haut-Uélé. Available epidemiological information indicated a high likelihood of ongoing undetected transmission in this province, which, although it does not share a direct border with CAR, represents an important population movement corridor towards the border provinces of Bas- Uélé and South Ubangi, thereby increasing the risk of regional spread. Furthermore, several public health alerts had been reported in areas close to the CAR border, including: The report of a death associated with a suspected viral haemorrhagic fever in Libenge Health Zone, South Ubangi Province, which hosts Central African refugees. A report dated 18 June 2026 from the Chief Medical Officer of Yakoma Health Zone in the DRC regarding a suspected EVD case in a locality bordering Ouango-Gambo Health District in CAR. A sample was collected and sent to the National Institute for Biomedical Research (INRB) in Kinshasa for testing, while the situation was closely monitored. In this context, although no province directly bordering CAR had been affected at that stage, the combination of proximity to areas of probable transmission, intense cross-border population movements, repeated epidemiological alerts, and limited preparedness capacities fully justified the activation of a DREF preparedness operation. The operation aimed to anticipate and reduce the risk of EVD introduction and spread in CAR through proactive preparedness, community-based surveillance, and community engagement activities. A risk map illustrating the relationship between the affected provinces in the DRC and vulnerable areas in CAR was attached to support this analysis. Since the launch of the preparedness operation, seventeen suspected EVD cases have been reported and investigated in CAR. All laboratory results returned negative for Ebola Virus Disease. However, the epidemiological situation has evolved in a concerning manner over the past two months, with the outbreak progressively spreading to provinces that share a direct border with CAR. In August 2026, Bas-Uélé Province, which borders CAR, reported its first confirmed EVD case in Buta Health Zone, becoming the sixth affected province in the DRC. The confirmed case was linked to travel from Haut-Uélé Province, highlighting the persistent risk associated with population movements between affected areas and border districts in CAR. As of 19 August 2026, the epidemiological situation in the DRC reported 103 new confirmed cases and 35 new deaths. The cumulative number of cases had reached 5,208 confirmed cases, compared with 896 cases on 18 June 2026, while cumulative deaths had risen to 2,476, compared with 208 deaths recorded on 18 June 2026. In addition, 84 per cent of identified contacts were under follow-up. On the same date, another confirmed EVD case was reported in Viadana Health Zone, Bas-Uélé Province, in close proximity to the Haut-Mbomou, Mbomou, and Basse-Kotto health districts of the Central African Republic. The progression of the outbreak is particularly alarming. While three provinces and 33 health zones were affected as of 18 June 2026, the situation by 19 August 2026 had expanded to six provinces and 55 affected health zones. The number of affected provinces therefore doubled within two months, while the number of affected health zones increased by nearly 67 per cent. This continued geographical expansion has brought the outbreak significantly closer to the CAR border and has substantially increased the risk of virus introduction into the country. In response to this evolving situation, national authorities strengthened preparedness measures. A crisis coordination meeting was convened, and, on 22 August 2026, the Minister of Health led a field mission to Mbomou Prefecture accompanied by a multidisciplinary team. The mission aimed to assess the evolving situation, reinforce preparedness activities, and strengthen coordination mechanisms in areas considered at highest risk of cross-border transmission. Given the rapid evolution of the outbreak in neighbouring DRC provinces, the recent confirmation of cases in areas bordering CAR, the doubling of affected provinces within only two months, and the continued high volume of cross-border population movements, sustained and strengthened preparedness efforts remain essential to reduce the risk of EVD introduction into the Central African Republic and to ensure the readiness of health authorities, communities, and Central African Red Cross response structures.
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