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Africa: Climate-Driven Disruptions to Education in Africa Raise Protection Risks for Millions of Children

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago012 mins

United Nations — The escalating global climate crisis has led to an increase in the frequency of climate-induced natural disasters, affecting millions worldwide. As governments struggle to keep up due to persistent funding shortfalls and inadequate preparedness and response mechanisms, education systems in Eastern and Southern Africa continue to deteriorate, pushing millions of children into…

Africa: Southern Africa Tackles Climate-Driven Disease Threats Through Pandemic Fund Grant

eriinfo.com5 months ago04 mins

Gaborone, Botswana — Eight Southern African countries – Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are joining forces to Prevent, detect and respond to disease outbreaks before they spread to communities. The three-year, USD 35.8 million initiative, Strengthening One Health Disease Surveillance and Response in Southern Africa, coordinated by the World Health…

Africa Rallies New Financing Models to Shield Communities From Climate-Driven Health Crises

eriinfo.com9 months ago05 mins

WHO and AECF convene regional workshop to pioneer climate-resilient health financing solutions Nairobi, Kenya – 20 August 2025 – As rising heat waves, floods, and droughts push Africa’s health systems to the brink, governments, innovators, and partners are charting a new path to protect the continent’s most vulnerable communities. At a two-day regional workshop in…