Alexander Matheou
@AJMatheou
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IFRC Regional Director for Asia Pacific, https://t.co/gYCM4kSigO
Joined January 2017
Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) has struck the Philippines, affecting over 2 million people. Flooding and power outages have displaced tens of thousands. @philredcross is providing food, first aid, psychosocial support. @IFRC has launched 18 million CHF appeal to reach 285 000.
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Afghanistan is struck by another deadly earthquake. Our thoughts go to affected people in Samangan and Balkh provinces. Early figures are coming in on injuries (150) and deaths (7). @ARCSAfghanistan has immediately deployed medical teams. @ifrc will support, as always.
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3 typhoons and 5 earthquakes within the last 19 days in the Philippines! @ifrc is supporting @philredcross to respond. A big thank you to all their staff and volunteers who are working tirelessly to help those affected.
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Our thoughts are with those affected by the M6.9 earthquake in Cebu, Central Philippines. @philredcross has mobilized ambulances, conducted rapid assessments with @ifrc, and is providing urgent support. @ifrc is preparing to scale up response based on assessment findings.
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Update: A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Bogo City, Cebu, with 82 aftershocks recorded (ranging from M2.0 to M4.9). The strongest aftershock occurred at 12:34 AM. As per sources 21 confirmed deaths are recorded so far. 👉️Damages: San Remigio Sports Complex,
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🚨 In the wake of Nepal’s Gen-Z protests, the Nepal Red Cross Society @NepalRedCross has mobilized emergency teams across Kathmandu Valley. 🔴 Over 300 units of blood supplied 🚑 Dozens of injured transported 🩺 First aid for hundreds Neutral. Impartial. Life-saving. Photos
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🚨 The @ARCSAfghanistan is wasting no time in responding to the earthquake in Kunar, where aftershocks were also felt in the past days. With @IFRC support, 400 tents have reached Chawkay district and also: 🛖 1,000 tarpaulins 🍲 500 kitchen sets 💧 1,000 jerry cans 🛏️ 4,500
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In remote eastern #Afghanistan, aid workers are racing to assist survivors of Sunday’s devastating earthquake as the death toll continues to climb, inform @unafghanistan and @IFRC humanitarians. Full story: https://t.co/GK2W2DfsLc
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The last thing Afghanistan needed was another earthquake. @ifrc is supporting @ARCSAfghanistan to assess needs and prepare a response. Pre-positoned stocks are on their way. Local @ARCSAfghanistan teams are part of first response. Our thoughts are with all affected.
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RT @IFRCAsiaPacific: 🚨 A deadly earthquake has struck southeastern #Afghanistan, leaving devastation in its wake. The @IFRC & @ARCSAfghani…
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Kabul/Geneva, 1 September – A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan late on 31 August, causing widespread destruction across Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman provinces....
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A week of disasters in South Asia. @ifrc has launched an appeal to support @PRC_official to reach 225 000 people affected by flooding. In Afghanistan, @ifrc is immediately releasing funds and stocks to support @ARCSAfghanistan repond to the earthquake in Kunar Province.
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⚠️💧@AJMatheou on Afghanistan's worsening water crisis ▶️ Full interview: https://t.co/9ttdEKECSg
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"Can the 1.1M people displaced from Rakhine State, Myanmar, and now living in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, return safely and voluntarily?" Alexander (@AJMatheou) speaks to @ABCnews.
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 @AJMatheou: Afghanistan's humanitarian emergency 📺Watch: https://t.co/fom9PmyNIZ 🎧 Listen: https://t.co/9ttdEKECSg
@ifrc | @IFRCAsiaPacific
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From floods to supercharged storms, the Asia Pacific region is one of the most significantly impacted by disaster displacement. However, a new @IFRC report reveals not only how the scale of the crisis affects communities in the region, but also the power of local action in
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In response to the #Dengue outbreak, Samoa Red Cross is assessing affected households, distributing mosquito nets and hygiene kits, and running blood drives & awareness campaigns. @ifrc is mobilizing @IFRC_DREF worth CHF 52,268 to step up the response
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Heavy monsoon rains and landslides have struck northwest Pakistan. @PRC_official quickly deployed its emergency response and rapid assessment teams in the affected branches. They will brief @ifrc on initial findings within 48 hours and we decide whether to launch @IFRC_DREF.
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Thanks to staff and volunteers of @IndianRedCross for contributing to the Uttarkashi relief efforts and making sure those affected receive the support they need. @IFRCAsiaPacific
IRCS rescue teams are on the ground, distributing blankets, tents, tarpaulins, & first aid kits to those affected by Uttarkashi cloudburst in Dharali village. A blood donation camp was also held, 11 donors step up for blood donation. #Uttarkashi #DisasterRelief
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With 31 August as the new deadline for Afghans in Pakistan to leave the country, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society is working tirelessly in border areas, providing lifesaving assistance to people crossing into Afghanistan. @PRC_official also offers safe spaces adjacent to its
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A drought emergency in Nepal's Madhesh Province has left 1.2M people struggling for water. With early monsoons failing, @ifrc has launched a CHF 250K DREF to support 60K people with urgent WASH needs through @NepalRedCross
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