Press releases

WHO, IFRC sign memorandum of understanding on emergency medical teams

WHO, IFRC sign memorandum of understanding on emergency medical teams

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Catastrophic floods submerge whole towns in Philippines

Catastrophic floods submerge whole towns in Philippines

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Millions brace for dangerous floods as severe storm hits Viet Nam

Millions brace for dangerous floods as severe storm hits Viet Nam

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Red Cross bracing for Hurricane Eta’s winds, flooding, and storm surge

Red Cross bracing for Hurricane Eta’s winds, flooding, and storm surge

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Two years after tsunami, communities tackle COVID-19 crisis

Two years after tsunami, communities tackle COVID-19 crisis

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At least 51.6 million people doubly hit by climate-related disasters and COVID-19, new analysis by IFRC reveals

At least 51.6 million people doubly hit by climate-related disasters and COVID-19, new analysis by IFRC reveals

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Red Cross launches Emergency Appeal for Sudan as deadly flooding leaves thousands homeless

Red Cross launches Emergency Appeal for Sudan as deadly flooding leaves thousands homeless

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Hurricane Dorian anniversary: Thousands supported during a global pandemic and in the midst of hurricane season

Hurricane Dorian anniversary: Thousands supported during a global pandemic and in the midst of hurricane season

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Beirut Explosion: Urgent relief for survivors underway as IFRC appeals for 20 million Swiss francs

Beirut Explosion: Urgent relief for survivors underway as IFRC appeals for 20 million Swiss francs

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Cyclone Amphan: Thousands in need of humanitarian assistance in Bangladesh

Cyclone Amphan: Thousands in need of humanitarian assistance in Bangladesh

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DR Congo: Red Cross calls for “swift and extensive” response to the new Ebola outbreak

DR Congo: Red Cross calls for “swift and extensive” response to the new Ebola outbreak

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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appeals for 3.1 billion Swiss francs (3.19 billion US dollars) to curb COVID-19’s spread and assist world’s most vulnerable amid the pandemic

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appeals for 3.1 billion Swiss francs (3.19 billion US dollars) to curb COVID-19’s spread and assist world’s most vulnerable amid the pandemic

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