Press releases

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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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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“Impulsive and ineffective reactions” to COVID-19’s Omicron variant will send more Africans into poverty

“Impulsive and ineffective reactions” to COVID-19’s Omicron variant will send more Africans into poverty

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"The pandemic has both thrived on inequities and exacerbated them"

"The pandemic has both thrived on inequities and exacerbated them"

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Bangladesh: Greater efforts needed to keep people safe on Bhashan Char

Bangladesh: Greater efforts needed to keep people safe on Bhashan Char

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Drowning just below the surface: New IFRC research reveals magnitude of socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 pandemic

Drowning just below the surface: New IFRC research reveals magnitude of socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 pandemic

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In the race against the pandemic, the poorest, most vulnerable, and marginalized are being left far behind

In the race against the pandemic, the poorest, most vulnerable, and marginalized are being left far behind

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Urgent action needed as COVID-19 overwhelms PNG health system

Urgent action needed as COVID-19 overwhelms PNG health system

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