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Hunger spikes in Haiti following deadly earthquake
Around 980,000 Haitians in the four districts most affected by the August 14 earthquake are now living with acute food insecurity, according to new UN food security data released on…
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FROM THE FIELD: Bringing aid to Haiti, a country at breaking point
Humanitarian workers supporting relief efforts in Haiti following the devastation caused by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake, are contending with widespread insecurity,…
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Haiti earthquake: Waterborne disease poses new threat to children
A crippling earthquake followed by plummeting rains have put some 540,000 children in southwest Haiti at risk of life-threatening waterborne…
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WFP steps up support in Haiti
The World Food Programme (WFP) is stepping up ongoing support to Haitians who are now facing destroyed homes, lost livelihoods and…
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Haiti: $187.3 million appeal to support people affected by earthquake
The UN and partners on Wednesday launched a $187.3 million appeal to support half a million people affected by the…
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UN migration agency launches $15 million appeal for Haiti
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday launched a $15 million appeal to support some 137,000 families affected by…
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UN deputy chief praises resilience of Haiti’s people, says ‘incredible’ relief effort underway
On a two-day mission to Haiti, the UN deputy chief said on Friday that relief teams are “working day and…
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Haiti: Earthquake leaves mounting death toll, injuries and extensive damage
Four days after a devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit south-western Haiti, the level of destruction and desperation is becoming increasingly evident,…
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UN chief urges support for Haiti to avert ‘humanitarian disaster’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged countries to step up support to Haiti as the country recovers from a…
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Haiti: flash floods and mudslides latest threats in earthquake-hit country
As Haiti struggles to recover from the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit over the weekend, killing some 1,300 people,…
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