“The World’s Largest Hunger Crisis”: Civil War, Displacement, Outbreaks, and More in Sudan
The United Nations has recognized the current humanitarian crisis in Sudan amidst its ongoing civil war as the “world’s largest hunger crisis” and the “worst displacement crisis in the world.” Escalating political violence in Sudan over the past year has resulted in increased levels of food insecurity and communicable disease, and there are few functional health facilities left standing
— Sara Medina
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Political Unrest and Public Health Crisis in Haiti
Heightened gang violence, unstable governance, and natural disasters have intensified the health crisis in Haiti, exacerbating inequalities in health care access amidst an ongoing cholera outbreak. Cost-effective, intersectoral interventions to improve health care services as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene must be prioritized in Haiti to avert the threat of an even greater public health crisis.
— Sara Medina
— Sara Medina
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The Collapsing Health System in Gaza
Israeli strikes on hospitals in the Gaza Strip have exacerbated the instability of the Gazan health system amidst civilian casualties and increasing rates of infectious disease and malnutrition, underscoring the direct impact of the ongoing war on civilian health and Israel’s violation of international humanitarian law.
— Sara Medina
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