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The UN expressed deep sadness as another deadly earthquake claimed the lives of at least three people near the Haitian city of Jerémie in the early hours of Tuesday, compounding an already life-threatening situation in recent days caused by flooding and landslides. more
Hunger spikes in Haiti following deadly earthquake

New York: Around 980,000 Haitians in the four districts most affected by the August 14 earthquake are now living with acute food insecurity, according to new UN food security data release ...

7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti; UNICEF set to reach children, families with humanitarian aid

New York: The United Nations is working to support rescue and relief efforts in Haiti following a powerful earthquake that reportedly left hundreds dead, with perhaps even more injured an ...

5.9 earthquake hits Haiti, 11 killed

Port-Au-Prince: An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit northwest coast of Haiti on Saturday, killing at least 11 people, media reports said.

Haiti: UN special adviser calls for ‘robust’ hurricane response to tackle ‘extremely difficult’ situation

New York, Oct 19 (Just Earth News): Hurricane Matthew, which ripped through Haiti 13 days ago, has left more than 700,000 people in an “extremely difficult situation,” United Nations Spe ...

As Hurricane Matthew makes landfall in Haiti, UN relief agencies on standby to provide assistance

New York, Oct 5(Just Earth News): Hurricane Matthew has made landfall in Haiti, bringing strong winds and torrential rains to the tiny island, the United Nations weather agency reported on T ...

Haiti: UN supports Government in potable water campaign reaching 30,000 residents

New York, June 11 (Just Earth News): Some 30,000 residents of three localities in Haiti now have access to potable water, thanks to a sanitation campaign launched by the Government and suppo ...

Haiti: 5 years after earthquake, UN warns progress threatened by poverty, inequality

New York, Jan 10 (JEN) Five years after a massive earthquake killed 200,000 people in Haiti, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is appealing for funds to continue momentum towards ...