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International Nurses Day: Nurses deserve praise, thanks, protection amid COVID-19

International Nurses Day: Nurses deserve praise, thanks, protection amid COVID-19

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The IFRC and the Panamanian Red Cross are working together to support Panama in its response to COVID-19

The IFRC and the Panamanian Red Cross are working together to support Panama in its response to COVID-19

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“COVID-19 a wake-up call to international community. Urgent need for global solidarity to prevent poverty and food insecurity around the world,” says IFRC President

“COVID-19 a wake-up call to international community. Urgent need for global solidarity to prevent poverty and food insecurity around the world,” says IFRC President

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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appeals for 800 million Swiss francs to assist world’s most vulnerable people in fight against COVID-19

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appeals for 800 million Swiss francs to assist world’s most vulnerable people in fight against COVID-19

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Tragic attacks on responders and increased violence threaten to reverse positive gains in Ebola response, warns Red Cross

Tragic attacks on responders and increased violence threaten to reverse positive gains in Ebola response, warns Red Cross

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IFRC and USAID to strengthen resilience of South Caucasus communities to health emergencies

IFRC and USAID to strengthen resilience of South Caucasus communities to health emergencies

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Philippines: Red Cross triples polio vaccination target

Philippines: Red Cross triples polio vaccination target

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Yemen’s healthcare system on the brink of collapse

Yemen’s healthcare system on the brink of collapse

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Dengue spreads across Central America, Red Cross scales up response

Dengue spreads across Central America, Red Cross scales up response

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DR Congo: Expanded humanitarian response critical to ending Ebola outbreak says IFRC

DR Congo: Expanded humanitarian response critical to ending Ebola outbreak says IFRC

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Philippines: Urgent action needed to halt deadly dengue outbreak

Philippines: Urgent action needed to halt deadly dengue outbreak

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Bangladesh: Severe flooding puts more than 4 million people at risk of food insecurity and disease

Bangladesh: Severe flooding puts more than 4 million people at risk of food insecurity and disease

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