New releases cover Ebola travel-route surveillance, gaps in health data and mental health after climate disasters. Access to care and water shapes actual health impacts.
IOM said on 10 November that 95% of 71 confirmed Ebola cases detected at transit screening points since the outbreak began were found on informal routes. WHO’s figures as of 31 October exceeded 10,400 confirmed cases and recorded 5,103 deaths.
Original source ↗A WHO report released on 10 November found that 19 of 40 assessed countries notified authorities of at least 80% of deaths. Only 43% had sufficient capacity to analyse clinic and hospital data, and one in four could check its quality there.
Original source ↗WHO Europe reviewed 20 interventions across 15 countries and on 10 November called for mental health to be integrated into climate policy, preparedness and recovery. Examples cover post-flood support and responses to climate anxiety among young people.
Original source ↗UN Women said on 10 November that about 1.5 billion women and girls lived where climate hazards overlap with insecure work and gender inequality. Its worst-case scenario projects up to 141 million additional women and girls in extreme poverty by mid-century.
Original source ↗The UN aid coordination office reported disruption across all five Gaza governorates after weekend rains. Damage to health facilities forced some medical teams to suspend services.
Original source ↗The UN reported on 5 November that August floods damaged homes, power grids and 115 bridges. Estimated recovery costs are $4.7 billion.
Original source ↗The UN humanitarian coordinator said on 6 November that 6.7 million Afghans had returned since 2020, while humanitarian funding received so far in 2026 stood at$570 million, compared with$2 billion in 2023.
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