Middle East carries half of global humanitarian burden — WHO

By Chioma Obinna
The World Health Organisation has sounded a grave warning that the Eastern Mediterranean region now carries nearly half of the world’s humanitarian burden, even though it accounts for less than 10 per cent of the global population, exposing millions to worsening disease outbreaks, collapsing health systems and preventable deaths.
Speaking at an emergency press briefing, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Hanan Balkhy, said the region is at a dangerous tipping point as conflicts, outbreaks and climate emergencies converge with massive funding shortages.
“Put simply, one in every two people affected by humanitarian crises worldwide is in this region....