Humanitarian News Archive

Global initiative launched to improve access to mpox vaccines

2nd September 2026 Geneva/New York/Copenhagen, 2 September 2026 -- A global initiative to establish a stockpile of mpox vaccines was launched on 27 August, creating a long-term mechanism to ensure countries have access to vaccines when responding to mpox outbreaks. Set to begin…

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Republic of Korea –

2nd September 2026 FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Above‑average precipitation amounts forecast between October and December 2026 Paddy production forecast at below‑average level in 2026 Cereal import requirements in 2026/27 marketing year forecast slightly above average Above‑average precipitation amounts forecast between October and December 2026…

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Ecuador –

2nd September 2026 FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Rainfall deficits affect yields of 2026 maize and paddy minor season crop Cereal imports in 2025/26 at above‑average level, although lower year‑on‑year Prices of rice and maize below year‑earlier levels Rainfall deficits affect yields of 2026 maize…

On the frontlines of infection prevention for Ebola control

2nd September 2026 Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of the Congo—In the stifling heat of Mongbwalu General Reference Hospital in Ituri Province, the epicentre of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the clatter of disinfection buckets echoes through the corridors.…