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Patient log jam in hospital? Send for the Red Cross
An NHS hospital has called in the Red Cross to help with what is rather pejoratively called bed blocking.
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‘There’s an overwhelming sense of fear and panic,’ in Rafah says Red Cross
We spoke to William Schomburg – head of the International Committee of the Red Cross delegation in Gaza.
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Gaza airdrops are ‘last resort’, says International Red Cross
William Schomburg heads the International Committee of the Red Cross delegation in Gaza. He’s currently in Rafah.
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‘Extreme devastation and much need’ in Morocco, Red Cross says
We spoke to Hossam Elsharkawi, the Middle East and North African director for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
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Ukraine: Red Cross warehouse among buildings hit in Russia airstrikes
At least 3 civilians have been killed and dozens injured after Russia launched another wave of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine during the night.
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Do not forget about Sudan, says Red Cross spokesman
Germain Mwehu is a spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross.
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‘Syria represents entirely different aid approach to Turkey’, says head of emergency at International Federation of Red Cross
It’s clear the aid operation in Turkey will continue for months to come.
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Ingy Sedky, Red Cross: ‘We must allow humanitarian aid to get into Eastern Ghouta’
Ingy Sedky, spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross, discusses the bombardment of Ghouta.
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Red Cross makes famine appeal
The International Red Cross today appealed for $400m to help millions of people who are facing famine across four conflict ridden countries.
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International Red Cross/Crescent £50m appeal
The aid agency says it needs £50m to support its initial response to the crisis in the Philippines – but the amount will have to be revised in the coming days and weeks.
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‘At least 1,200 dead in Philippines’ say Red Cross
The Red Cross is estimating that at least 1,200 people are dead as rescuers struggle to reach the areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in the central Philippines.
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Red Cross to feed hungry Brits for first time since WWII
The British Red Cross is teaming up with a food bank charity to help feed thousands of vulnerable people across the UK who are struggling to cope in the harsh economic climate.
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Dozens still missing after Kenya terror attack – Red Cross
Nearly 40 people are still missing following the four-day terrorist attack on a Nairobi shopping centre, the Kenyan Red Cross says, despite the government’s claims to the contrary.
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Red Cross: Syrian authorities block aid access to Homs
The Red Cross is warning of ‘tragic’ consequences if Syrian authorities continue to block access to the old city of Homs, where trapped civilians are in desperate need of food of medical supplies.
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Red Cross aid blocked from entering Baba Amro in Homs
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it has not been allowed to enter the stricken district of Baba Amro in Homs, where it had hoped to deliver food and medical supplies.
