Child malnutrition expected to quadruple in Southern Madagascar

Jul 27, 2021, at 07:27 pm

New York: At least half a million children under five in drought-afflicted southern Madagascar are on the verge of acute malnourishment, two UN agencies warned on Monday.

Madagascar: UN chief commends nation on first round of peaceful elections

Nov 30, 2018, at 07:53 am

New York, Nov 30 (IBNS): The results of the first round of voting to choose Madagascar’s next President were announced on Wednesday, prompting the UN chief to commend the peaceful nature of the vote, which now moves to a second round run-off next month.

As Bubonic and Pneumonic plagues spread in Madagascar, UN health agency ramps up response

Oct 07, 2017, at 09:48 am

New York, Oct 7(Just Earth News): The United Nations health agency is rapidly scaling up its response to a plague outbreak in Madagascar that has spread to the capital and port towns, infecting more than 100 people in just a few weeks.

In cyclone’s wake, UN appeals for $20 million to help affected populations in Madagascar

Mar 24, 2017, at 07:59 am

New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News): The United Nations and humanitarian partners are appealing for $20 million to address the devastating consequences of Cyclone Enawo in Madagascar.

In Madagascar, Ban calls for end to corruption, reports on ‘alarming’ cost of hunger

May 12, 2016, at 01:17 pm

New York, May 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS): During his visit to Madagascar on Wednesday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Malagasy parliamentarians to end the corruption that has weakened their society, while launching a report on the cost of hunger in the island nation.