Archive for the Breaking News Category

Disaster Preparedness and COVID-19 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted 3 to 6 major hurricanes this year due to warming oceans. This is in contrast to an average season of 3 storms. In addition, the National Interagency Fire Center is preparing for more fires

Rohingya Refugees with COVID-19 Flee Quarantine Rohingya refugees who have contracted COVID-19 are fleeing their quarantine in the camps due to the fear of being sent to the Bay of Bengal. At least two Rohingya aremissing after the first COVID-19 death was reported on June 2nd. To

New Ebola Outbreak in the DRC Causes Five Deaths On June 2nd, the DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo’s) Equateur reported that the region had nine cases of Ebola and a total of 5 deaths. The index patient was a 27-year old woman who died on May

COVID-19 Identified in Rohingya Refugee Camp This week, a Rohingya refugee, along with a patient from the host population, have both tested positive for COVID-19. The two individuals were placed in isolation centers. The refugee camps, which are extremely densely populated, are concerning in terms of how

Data Informs Africa’s COVID-19 Response A new report: Responding to COVID-19 in Africa: Using Data to Find a Balance has provided important data to help government officials understand how to combat COVID-19 in Africa. The report’s development was led by the Partnership for Evidence-based Response to COVID-19,

John Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Launches COVID-19 Communication Network (CCN) The John Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP) has launched a new website with COVID-19 evidence-based tools and materials for practitioners working on social and behavioral change communications. The website includes materials such as reports, training

Study Demonstrates that COVID-19 May Increase Global Poverty Based on a study published last week by the United Nations University World Institute for Development Economic Research, COVID-19 may increase global poverty by more than half a billion people worldwide. This would be the first time in 30

East Africa Expects Second Wave of Locusts The UN is warning that East Africa may experience a second wave of locusts that will be 20 times worse than the first wave. Locusts are a huge threat to food security as swarms can eat as much food as

Study Shows Rohingya Refugees Have Poor Eye Health Compared to Locals A recent study has shown that Rohingya refugees have poor eye health and patients were three-to-six times more likely to be blind compared to locals. The study looked at 48,000 Rohingya and 20,000 local residents between