Earthquake response in the Philippines: Supporting communities after a devastating disaster
In this episode, we speak with IFRC Head of Delegation in the Philippines, Sanjeev Kafli, about the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on 8 June 2026. He shares insight...
11 Jun 10min
Community engagement is at the heart of the Ebola response in Mongwalu, DRC
In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with IFRC public health and emergencies expert Bronwyn Nichol about the situation on the ground, including ongoing response activities, community concerns, misin...
3 Jun 6min
Three months after the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and Iran, humanitarian needs remain urgent
Three months after the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and Iran, international attention may be fading but humanitarian needs across the region remain urgent. In this episode of IFRC Weekly News,...
29 Mai 17min
Responding to Ebola in the DRC: Community action, outbreak risks, and the Red Cross response
In this episode, we examine the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the growing concerns around its spread to neighboring Uganda. IFRC public health and clinical care exp...
22 Mai 11min
Understanding Hantavirus: Risks, prevention, and the role of communities in outbreak response
In this episode, we explore hantavirus, rare but potentially serious disease transmitted primarily through contact with infected rodents. Public health and emergencies expert Bronwyn Nicol joins IFRC ...
13 Mai 7min
Rising risks for humanitarians: Confronting violence and protecting those who serve
In this episode, we examine the growing dangers faced by humanitarian personnel, as more aid workers are being killed in the line of duty than ever before. Marking the anniversaries of the IFRC’s foun...
5 Mai 15min
Cuba six months after Hurricane Melissa: Navigating recovery amid energy crisis and rising needs
In this episode, we explore the situation in Cuba six months after Hurricane Melissa, a Category 3 storm that affected more than 2.2 million people and caused widespread damage across eastern province...
1 Mai 10min
Jamaica six months after Hurricane Melissa: From emergency relief to long-term recovery
In this episode, we examine Jamaica’s humanitarian situation six months after Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic, which affected 1.6 million people and ca...
29 Apr 11min
