Humanitarian News Archive

Nipah virus disease – India

30th January 2026 On 26 January 2026, the National IHR Focal Point for India notified WHO of two laboratory‑confirmed cases of Nipah virus (NiV) infection in West Bengal State. Both are healthcare workers at the same private hospital in Barasat (North 24 Parganas…

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Indonesia –

30th January 2026 FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Favourable production prospects for 2026 main paddy and maize crops Above‑average paddy production harvested in 2025 Near‑record wheat import requirements forecast in 2025/26 Favourable production prospects for 2026 main paddy and maize crops Harvesting of the 2026…

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Philippines –

30th January 2026 FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Cereal crop production forecast at average level in 2025/26 Above‑average cereal import requirements forecast in 2025/26 Domestic prices of rice lower year‑on‑year in December 2025 Cereal crop production forecast at average level in 2025/26 Harvesting of the…