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HEADLINES
2022 Global Humanitarian Overview
On 2 December 2021, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) launched the 2022 Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) with the theme "Climate Change and Humanitarian Action". A total of 274 million people worldwide will need emergency aid and protection in 2022, a 17 per cent increase compared to last year’s GHO. The 2022 GHO estimates that US$41 billion is required to provide relief and protection to the 183 million people most in need and covered by the plans.
Strategic Advisory Group Update for October-December 2021
Global Health Cluster partners and Health Cluster Coordinators can access the Strategic Advisory Group Update for October-December 2021, including Task Team progress reports and planned actions. |
Health Cluster/Sector dashboard as of December 2021
The Health Cluster Dashboard reflects data as of December 2021. The Health Clusters are targeting 83.2 million people with $ 2.8 billion in funding requested, of which only $870 million (31%) has been funded. |
HEALTH CLUSTER IN ACTION
Afghanistan Health Cluster: ensuring continuity of health services
15 November 2021 – The Health Cluster in Afghanistan is ensuring health service continuity to the entire population of the country. Even prior to August when the Taliban seized control of the country, nearly half of the population – 18.4 million people – were in need of humanitarian and protection assistance. The Health Cluster, led by the WHO, has been active in Afghanistan since 2007 supporting health sector coordination and service delivery targeting 10.3 million of the 14.5 million people in need of health assistance in 2021.
Somalia Health Cluster: strengthening health facility preparedness to meet Health Cluster commitment to address GBV
15 December 2021 – Decades of conflict, climactic shock and disease outbreaks have contributed to fragility and protracted humanitarian needs in Somalia. The Health Cluster, led by WHO, committed to GBV response and prevention as a strategic priority. For the past three years, targets for GBV service coverage have been established in the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP). The 2021 HRP includes provision of health and protection services for GBV survivors as a multi-sectoral objective. |
WHO supports whole-of-UN response to volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga
18 January 2022 – The World Health Organization (WHO) is closely coordinating with other United Nations agencies and partners to support the response to the recent volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga, including acting as a central channel of information in the face of continued telecommunications challenges. |
MORE RESOURCES
Bringing COVID-19 vaccination close to the most vulnerable. – Global Health Cluster, December 2021.
Reaching 70% vaccine coverage for COVID-19 - What will it take to reach people facing humanitarian crises? – Global Health Cluster, December 2021.
Barriers to Gender Based Violence (GBV) health services in humanitarian settings during COVID-19. – Global Health Cluster, December 2021.
Funding Opportunities
Call for research proposals in response to current or anticipated health crises – Deadline 15 March 2022 (17.00 GMT)
Call for research proposals to strengthen health systems – Deadline 15 March 2022 (17.00 GMT)
EVENTS
Upcoming EventsQuality Task Team meeting – 4 February 2022 COVID-19 Task Team meeting – February 2022 Information Management Task Team meeting – February 2022 Strategic Advisory Group Call – 8 March 2022 |
Past EventsCapacity Development Consultation Group meeting – 18 January 2022 COVID-19 Task Team Meeting – 17 December 2021 GOARN Global Meeting of Partners and Steering Committee meeting – 14-18 December 2021 Strategic Advisory Group Call – 9 December 2021 Cash Task Team meeting – 9 December 2021 |
