Fatma Tanis
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where conflict and climate-related disasters have intensified outbreaks.
But there may be some good news.
October's numbers show a 34% decrease in cases from September.
Cholera-related deaths also decreased.
And the WHO says there's a larger availability of cholera vaccines.
But the report also says that global response efforts remain hindered by funding shortages, war, and climate factors.
Researchers followed the mental health of 677 adults in Gaza across three time points.
First in 2020, then in 2023 after war erupted between Israel and the militant group Hamas, and then finally in 2025.
They asked participants various questions to gauge their ability to sleep.
concentrate, enjoy activities or make decisions.
During the past two years of war, the population in Gaza has suffered multiple displacements, destruction, starvation and loss of life.
The study found that severe psychological distress increased from about 20% in 2020 to 67% in 2025.
The researchers say their findings highlight the urgent need for psychological services
to help mitigate long-term consequences for current and future generations in Gaza.
The UN says there has been a 30% increase in sexual violence cases in the DRC compared to 2024.
Last year, Doctors Without Borders said they had treated more than 40,000 survivors, a record for the organization, the group said at the time.
The UN's Reproductive Health Agency says many critical services for survivors, such as rape kits and HIV prevention medication, have been disrupted due to the violence and the foreign aid cuts of the Trump administration.
The agency is calling for an urgent increase in funding to deliver life-saving care and mental health support to thousands of survivors.