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IFRC Asia Pacific

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IFRC Asia Pacific

@IFRCAsiaPacific

Asia Pacific Regional Office of the International Federation of #RedCross and #RedCrescent Societies (@IFRC)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Joined March 2015

IFRC Asia Pacific
@IFRCAsiaPacific
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Today, as part of the Global Health Security Conference 2026, we hosted the session on Dengue & Health Security: Are We Prepared for the Next Arbovirus Pandemic? Facilitated by our Regional Health Lead, Dr. Sushma Bhusal, we were joined by experts on the panel tackling how
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Jun 10
📍 The Power of Volunteering Action Asia Pacific 2026, Hainan, China Resilient communities are built by people. And our Red Cross Red Crescent volunteers are rooted in their communities, bringing trust, local knowledge, and immediate action to people, when it matters most.
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Pakistan Red Crescent Merged Areas
@prcsma
Jun 9
Near the Pak–Afghan border in Landikotal, Khyber, @PRC_official with @ifrc support is delivering essential health, PSS, hygiene promotion, first aid, RFL & community support services to vulnerable communities, helping restore dignity & strengthen resilience. @IFRCAsiaPacific
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Jun 9
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Maasim, Sarangani, Mindanao, disrupting communities and placing lives at risk. Philippine Red Cross is on the ground, delivering urgent search and rescue, providing first aid, ambulance service, and psychosocial
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@IFRCAsiaPacific
Jun 8
Philippine Red Cross is on highest alert following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Maasim, Sarangani, southern Philippines. They are deploying volunteers, ambulances, emergency teams, food trucks, and water tankers to support affected communities, and issuing advisories to the
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IFRC Asia Pacific
@IFRCAsiaPacific
Jun 6
From local action to national coordination. The @BhutanRed has inaugurated its first Branch Emergency Operation Centre (BEOC) in Tsirang, strengthening local emergency coordination, disaster preparedness, and response capacity. The BEOC will serve as a decentralized hub for
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@IFRCAsiaPacific
Jun 5
In Sagaing Township, north-west of Myanmar, the @MyanmarRedCross is helping communities recover through targeted livelihood support. Working directly with families and with support from @ifrc, MRCS is supporting the development and launch of sustainable income-generating
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IFRC-DREF
@IFRC_DREF
Jun 4
In its first year, the @IFRC_DREF Feedback Process received 115 responses from National Societies, @ifrc staff and Partner National Societies across all 5 regions. The new 2024–2025 report brings together key insights to support learning, accountability and stronger IFRC-DREF
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Jagan Chapagain
@jagan_chapagain
Jun 2
And that’s a wrap for Heat Action Day 2026! Led by the @ifrc network and partners, Heat Action Day mobilizes cities, communities, and organizations worldwide to take simple yet life-saving steps to protect people from heat-related illness. This year, our teams and partners led
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John Entwistle
@JohnMEntwistle
Jun 2
Extreme heat is a reality affecting communities across India today. @IndianRedCross volunteers are helping passengers cope with the heatwave by distributing cool buttermilk drinks. Dedicated volunteers and staff who turn compassion into action every day. @IFRCAsiaPacific
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@IFRCAsiaPacific
Jun 4
🌡️ INDOOR HEAT: the hidden risk we can’t ignore For millions of people, the greatest risk is felt inside their own homes. Poor ventilation, crowded housing, and prolonged exposure to high temperatures mean indoor heat can become dangerous, especially for older people, children,
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Jun 4
Strengthening preparedness for future health emergencies. The @ifrc, through its partnership with the Asia-Europe Foundation (@aseforg), and with the support of @JapanGov, has helped advance preparedness and response to emerging infectious diseases across Asia-Pacific.
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EU Humanitarian Aid | Asia-Pacific 🇪🇺
@ECHO_Asia
Jun 3
Floods have devastated communities in Afghanistan, worsening an already dire situation. The EU is providing an additional €50,000 to support the @IFRC_DREF response, bringing total 🇪🇺 funding to €225,000 and helping more families access cash aid, shelter, water & healthcare.
EU Humanitarian Aid | Asia-Pacific 🇪🇺
@ECHO_Asia
Apr 24
Press release: the EU has released €175,000 to provide emergency relief for 12,000 people hit by the recent floods. Working with @ifrc, the support will deliver: 🔹 Cash assistance 🔹 Emergency shelter 🔹 Safe water & hygiene 🔹 Primary health care link.europa.eu/9TFDVN
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