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MAKKAH: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) declared the success of its plan during Ramadan by being available in the central region and inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah, with the participation of 500 female and male volunteers who provided more than 49,000 volunteer hours, via the SRCA branch in Makkah, and on the roads leading to it. SRCA said that during Ramadan, Makkah centers received 9,411 reports, most of which were for cases of sickness with 5,713 reports including respiratory diseases, diabetes, fainting and epilepsy, while accident reports reached 3,698 including car accidents, falls and burns. SRCA receives reports via the free-toll number 997 or via the “Asefni” smartphone application. ....
Liberia: ‘Lack of Support from Government is Impeding Red Cross’ Work’ – LNRCS President Liberia: ‘Lack of Support from Government is Impeding Red Cross’ Work’ – LNRCS President Jerome Clarke, the president of the Liberian National Red Cross Society Monrovia – Jerome Clarke, the president of the Liberian National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) says the lack of financial support from the government is causing serious challenges for them to deliver help to those who need it desperately. The LNRCS was created by an act from the Legislature with the aim of helping vulnerable people in difficult circumstances at all times. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday at the head office in the preparedness of this year World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2021, the president of the LNRCS said having given birth to the Liberian Red Cross Society years back, it is the obligation of the government to support and provide pieces of advice to the institution. ....
Published May 12, 2021, 4:12 PM Government officials and representatives from both local and international organizations commended the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) led by its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard J. Gordon for promptly responding to emergencies regardless of its nature. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joined the celebration of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day last May 8. (Photo from PRC) During the celebration of this year’s World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, PRC – together with 191 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies all over the world – celebrated event with the theme, “Together We are #Unstoppable.” ....
The VBS asks for suspension of religious activities in COVID-19 affected localities. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha ( VBS) has directed the suspension of all religious activities and mass gatherings in localities where COVID-19 cases have been reported or there is a high risk of The VBS said considering the ongoing complex developments of the pandemic, monks and nuns at pagodas and places of worship must strictly follow directives of the Prime Minister, COVID-19 prevention regulations of the Health Ministry, and directive documents of People s Committees of provinces and cities nationwide. ....
IFRC, ICRC to support Iranian Red Crescent humanitarian efforts Format TEHRAN, 8 May 2020 (IRCS) – On the occasion of May 8, World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, Dr Karim Hemmati, IRCS President, Atta Durrani, IFRC Programme Coordination and Cooperation Manager for Iran and Daniel Munoz-Rojas, Head of ICRC Delegation in Tehran, responded to reporters’ questions in a joint press conference. Red Crescent continues to buy and import vaccines into the country Referring to the importance of vaccinating people against the coronavirus in the current situations, IRCS president said that the lack of access to frozen assets made it difficult to get the vaccine, but despite the problems caused by the sanctions, we were able to get vaccines and vaccinate high-risk target groups. ....