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IFRC urges countries in the Caribbean to build vaccine confidence in communities

IFRC urges countries in the Caribbean to build vaccine confidence in communities

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Americas: Five million more people in extreme poverty and highly exposed to disasters after two years of COVID-19 pandemic

Americas: Five million more people in extreme poverty and highly exposed to disasters after two years of COVID-19 pandemic

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Ukraine: Millions at risk as health concerns exacerbate vulnerabilities

Ukraine: Millions at risk as health concerns exacerbate vulnerabilities

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COVID-19 two years on: A new normal for some while millions still at risk, warns Red Cross Red Crescent

COVID-19 two years on: A new normal for some while millions still at risk, warns Red Cross Red Crescent

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Afghanistan: Global support critical as COVID runs rampant

Afghanistan: Global support critical as COVID runs rampant

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Solomon Islands: Vaccines vital as COVID overloads health system

Solomon Islands: Vaccines vital as COVID overloads health system

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Pacific: COVID-19 endangers fragile health systems

Pacific: COVID-19 endangers fragile health systems

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IFRC statement at the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board 150th session

IFRC statement at the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board 150th session

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WHO and IFRC partnership aims to build regional capacity in responding to key public health challenges

WHO and IFRC partnership aims to build regional capacity in responding to key public health challenges

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South Asia: Omicron threatens to overwhelm health systems

South Asia: Omicron threatens to overwhelm health systems

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“Impulsive reactions are an affront to the global solidarity we need to successfully respond to a crisis of this scale.”

“Impulsive reactions are an affront to the global solidarity we need to successfully respond to a crisis of this scale.”

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COVID-19: Scaling up testing and strengthening national health systems with EU support

COVID-19: Scaling up testing and strengthening national health systems with EU support

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