ReliefWeb 2/9/2023 Updates
ReliefWeb Headlines / 9 Feb 2023
Türkiye: Death toll passes 12,500 with 55,000 injured and 300,000 homeless in southern Türkiye and northern Syria
IBC – 9 Feb 2023
Rescue workers are in a race against time during the worst winter storm this year. Health experts emphasize that the survival rate after 72 hours falls below 25% at this level of disaster and weather. Read more
Syrian Arab Republic: IOM aid convoy to northwest Syria departs from Türkiye after earthquake
IOM – 9 Feb 2023
The consignment consists of blankets, mattresses, tents and shelter material, as well as basic relief items and solar lamps, to help at least 5,000 people, with support from IOM's local partners. Read more
World: New cholera cases in Africa surging fast, reach a third of 2022 total in a month
WHO – 9 Feb 2023
Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases - if the trend continues, it could surpass the number of cases recorded in 2021, the worst year for cholera in Africa in nearly a decade. Read more
Haiti: Severe levels of insecurity must not be an obstacle to humanitarian aid in Haiti - ICRC
ICRC – 8 Feb 2023
While many communities in Port-au-Prince are extremely difficult to reach due to the pervasive insecurity, access is still possible and more must be done collectively. Read more
Guatemala: Social media facilitates migrant smuggling in Mexico, Central America, and Dominican Republic, warns IOM
IOM – 8 Feb 2023
Migrant smugglers are using social media and instant messaging applications to promote and provide their illegal services, according to a study published by IOM. Read more
Syrian Arab Republic: Fresh snowfall compounds desperate situation faced by millions of Syrians in earthquake areas
UN News – 8 Feb 2023
Speaking from Damascus via video link, senior UN official told journalists in New York that 10.9 million people in Syria had been affected by the catastrophe in the north-western governorates. Read more
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