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Although the trend in new COVID-19 infections across Africa may begin to trend downwards, the third wave is far from over and several countries remain dangerously affected by the spread of the Delta variant. Project HOPE warns that the third COVID-19 wave across African countries could be a prelude to deadlier waves in the weeks to come.

Health care workers are still recovering from immense physical and mental health tolls of second wave, urging public health and safety precautions as lockdowns subside

Syria’s humanitarian crisis now impacts 13.4 million people; Project HOPE calls for restoration of al-Yarubiyah and additional border crossings in future votes

Indonesian COVID-19 patients unable to get care until others die as hospitals exceed capacity and face resource shortages, warns Project HOPE’s Executive Director of Indonesia

Urgent need for vaccines, immediate safety & long-term physical and mental health impacts are priority for emergency response & public health partners fighting to mitigate outbreak

As U.S. reopens, COVID-19 rages in South America, threatens Africa, strains Indonesia

Coronavirus infections have spiked again across Africa with the highly contagious Delta variant spreading to more countries. With low vaccination coverage across the continent, Project HOPE warns that the current COVID-19 wave in Africa is likely to be more devastating than previous surges.

As the current COVID-19 surge infects and kills health care workers across Indonesia, Project HOPE prepares the country's health workforce to cope with their harrowing experiences on the frontline.

As Africa records the world’s lowest COVID-19 vaccination rate, the emergence of more contagious variants increases, as well as the risk for the first generation of vaccines to become ineffective. While insufficient COVID-19 vaccine supply across the continent has contributed to a low vaccination rate, Project HOPE found that several factors have contributed to a slow vaccine rollout in Africa.

In response to India’s COVID-19 crisis, Project HOPE, a global health and humanitarian organization, has partnered with Latter-day Saint Charities to mobilize lifesaving oxygen and medical supplies. This support comes at a time where immediate and sustained support are paramount to assisting the people of India through a catastrophic public health crisis while striving toward recovery.

Marking progress through global investment, Project HOPE urges continued coordination, education & action worldwide to address equity gaps & end AIDS epidemic

Project HOPE welcomes the ceasefire announced Thursday between Israel and the Palestinian armed groups, and calls for immediate, full and unhindered access of humanitarian aid to Gaza as needed to provide critical relief and support reconstruction efforts.