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An outbreak declared in May in the Democratic Republic of Congo has infected more than 1,000 people and killed nearly 300.
Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher announced the funding, provided through the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), on Thursday.
This will support strengthening surveillance, laboratory capacity, case management, and infection prevention and control in Burundi and South Sudan, both of which are at risk of cross-border transmission.
Increase funding
UN agencies and humanitarian partners are continuing to respond to the outbreak in Congo, where more than 51,000 people have received food aid since the outbreak was declared and containment measures have disrupted trade, reduced food availability and raised prices in affected areas.
Even as support from WHO and the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has increased laboratory capacityThe UN repeated its call on Thursday for donors to increase support so humanitarian agencies can continue providing life-saving assistance.
UNICEF mourns the deaths of five children in Yemen
United Nations children’s rights agency UNICEF express condolences on Thursday after five children were killed and seven others injured by an explosive bomb in the Yemeni village of Raybi.
“No child should lose their life, suffer injury, or live in fear because of the remnants of deadly conflict,” the agency wrote in a statement.
The incident is a reminder that children displaced by conflict face increased risks from landmines, unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants of war, according to UNICEF.
In response, the agency called for stronger efforts to protect children from explosives, faster removal of explosive remnants of war, expanded mine risk education and continued support for survivors and their families.
“Every child has the right to grow up safe from harm,” the statement said.
The Secretary General praised Colombia for its election
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres praise the Colombian people on Thursday for the peaceful conduct of the country’s presidential elections.
Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda lost to Abelardo de la Espriella on Wednesday, following a controversial election whose results were initially disputed by incumbent President Gustavo Petro.
The UN is ready to work with the incoming administration
In his statement, the Secretary-General welcomed the strong voter turnout in the second round of elections and acknowledged the authorities’ efforts to ensure a safe and orderly process.
He added that the UN stands ready to work with the incoming president to continue supporting nationally-led efforts to promote peace, security, sustainable development and prosperity for the Colombian people.
“The Secretary-General hopes that all political actors will work together to further build trust across the country,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Thursday in New York.
Japan’s campaign seeks to turn the climate ‘silent majority’ into a collective voice
A new campaign in Japan launched by the United Nations Information Center (UNIC) Tokyo and 136 local media partners aims to turn widespread public support for stronger climate action into a more visible and influential movement.
The initiative is based on global survey findings showing that nearly 89 percent of the public wants governments to take more ambitious climate steps, but many mistakenly believe they are in the minority.
Running from June 25 to the end of 2026, the project – I am one of the 89% of people who want to stop global warming – will amplify messages from public figures and the Japanese public through social media, websites and events.
More than 30 contributors have joined the campaign, including classical violinist and UN Peace Envoy MIDORI, the World Food Program (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador Anne Watanabe – prominent fashion model, actress and singer, and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Naomi Kawase, a film director.
The campaign comes as Japan faces a very hot summer, with temperatures already exceeding 35°C in some areas and weather forecasts predicting hot temperatures above the national average.
Citing Secretary-General António Guterres’ recent warning that the climate and energy crisis stems from fossil fuels, the initiative calls on society to speak together for stronger climate action and help transform the concerns of the global majority into a powerful collective voice.
