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The primary focus of this funding is to help prepare Ukraine for the freezing winter months. Together with its humanitarian partners, the EU aims to repair damaged buildings, ensure electricity and heating, and provide shelter to the ones most in need.

This initiative is part of a comprehensive set of EU actions put in place as part of the EU Global Health Strategy, which represents the external dimension of a strong European Health Union and is a key component of Global Gateway, to support partners in the rest of the world.

This funding complements the ongoing distribution of hygiene and sanitary items, shelter tools, and kitchen sets from EU-funded emergency stockpiles.

The funding of €200,000 will help disease surveillance and case detection, activities in the field of water and sanitation, as well as health and hygiene promotion at community level.

The EU has released an additional allocation of €35 million for humanitarian assistance to West Africa, as the region continues to face a dire humanitarian situation.

The European Commission is mobilising support for Portugal as it battles a wildfire near Ribeira Brava, Madeira.

The EU has released an additional €122 million for humanitarian assistance in the Greater Horn of Africa, as the region continues to face the impact of conflicts and climate-related disasters such as drought and floods.

When disasters strike, crises erupt and conflicts arise, humanitarians are among the first ones on the spot delivering emergency assistance to those affected. This selfless calling to bring relief – but also hope – to the most vulnerable must be honoured and protected.

The European Commission's Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) has immediately mobilised both aerial and ground firefighting resources from several European countries that are part of the Civil Protection Mechanism to assist Greece.