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24/04/2017
The World Food Programme has released a tool that collects reliable information into a concise dashboard  —  immediately giving humanitarian organizations the information they need to help people affected by a tropical storm.  The Automated Disaster Analysis and Mapping (ADAM) system [...]
20/04/2017
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when micro-organisms – bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites – evolve resistance to antimicrobial substances, like antibiotics, antifungals and others. This occurs naturally through adaptation to the environment or through selective pressure when microorganisms come into contact with [...]
15/04/2017
The human food chain is continuously threatened by the increasing number of outbreaks of transboundary animal and plant pests and diseases, including aquatic and forest pests and diseases, and food safety and radiation events. Through the Food Chain Crisis Management Framework [...]
Issue No. 23
13/04/2017
In the 23rd issue of the Food Chain Crisis (FCC) Early Warning Bulletin covering the period between April and June 2017, FCC threats are expected to occur in the regions of Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe where they will be either persisting within [...]
11/04/2017
The world is faced with an unprecedented call for action at a moment in which four countries (South Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, and northeast Nigeria) have been identified at risk of famine. The demand for humanitarian and resilience assistance is escalating. [...]