DR Congo faces projected acute hunger for 30.3 million in early 2027
Four UN agencies project 30.3 million people in IPC Phase 3 or worse in January–June 2027, compared with nearly 29 million in September–December 2026.
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Disasters, climate and health
The UN’s briefing dated 13 November reports flooded and destroyed family shelters and suspended critical services in Gaza. Its humanitarian team says approval requirements, crossing capacity and delivery windows compounded the damage. The same text reports disrupted Ukrainian power supplies and humanitarian-access constraints caused by violence in Haiti.
Polio committee highlights vaccination access in Afghanistan and Pakistan
The WHO statement of 13 November reports 29 wild-poliovirus cases in 2026: 25 in Afghanistan and four in Pakistan, with transmission in cross-border corridors.
Original source ↗Guajimía drainage works cover 1,489 metres
The Dominican presidency announced delivery of 1,489 metres of drainage works on 14 November, benefiting over 17,000 residents in Ciudad Agraria and Bayona.
Original source ↗La Vega plans a 40-bed maternal and child hospital
The government announced a hospital project exceeding RD$486 million on 13 November, with 40 beds, three operating rooms, two delivery rooms and 18 intensive-care units.
Original source ↗UN’s 13 November briefing describes Gaza storm damage and service constraints in three areas
The UN’s briefing dated 13 November reports flooded and destroyed family shelters and suspended critical services in Gaza. Its humanitarian team says approval requirements, crossing capacity and delivery windows compounded the damage. The same text reports disrupted Ukrainian power supplies and humanitarian-access constraints caused by violence in Haiti.
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