Fuel is needed to run machinery for critical processes, including water, sanitation, hygiene, health and debris removal.
Education, nutrition and protection work will also be possible thanks to diesel deliveries, OCHA said, noting that three-quarters of the total went south and a quarter went north.
The latest UN data also indicates that since the beginning of the month, UN partners have provided food assistance to more than a quarter of a million people, distributing two food parcels per family.
But a month into the ceasefire, the UN World Food Program said families in Gaza are struggling to rebuild their lives.
Finally, the northern crossing was opened
The Israeli authorities announced the opening of the vital Zikim crossing to allow the entry of humanitarian goods into the torn northern Gaza Strip.
“In recent weeks, we have repaired the road leading to Zikim inside Gaza in preparation for its reopening, and are now carrying out final checks – including potential explosive hazards,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters in New York.
The Zikim crossing has been closed for two months, and no supplies have entered Gaza directly from the north.
Mr. Dujarric said that as humanitarian workers continue to increase aid, and as the commercial sector and donor countries continue to support the response, market prices for basic commodities are gradually stabilizing.
Americas loses measles-free status as outbreak escalates
The Americas have lost their measles-free status after health authorities confirmed the virus has been circulating in Canada for more than a year.
The region – the first in the world to twice eradicate measles – has seen a sharp rise in infection rates, with more than 12,000 cases confirmed in ten countries so far this year, most of them in Canada, Mexico and the United States. 28 people died, including 23 in Mexico.
The outbreak began in Canada in late 2024 and has spread across the country, with ongoing transmission in several provinces. Most infections have been recorded among unvaccinated people, and young children are the most affected.
The fall of resistance
Health experts warn that low vaccination rates leave communities vulnerable.
Regional coverage of the second dose of measles vaccine is only 79 percent, far below the 95 percent needed to prevent an outbreak.
The regional office of the UN health agency, the Pan American Health Organization, said the setback was “reversible” if countries strengthened immunization campaigns and outbreak response.
Measles, one of the most contagious viruses on the planet, can cause serious complications including pneumonia, encephalitis, blindness and death.
Officials expressed confidence that with renewed cooperation, the region will be able to eradicate measles again.
UN migration agency helps Brazil recover from hurricane
A UN emergency team is on the ground in southern Brazil to help communities recover from a powerful hurricane that struck the city of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu on November 7, killing seven people and injuring more than 800 others.
Winds reaching speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour destroyed about 90 percent of the city’s urban area, flattening homes, schools and health facilities, and cutting off electricity and water supplies.
Hundreds of families were left homeless, prompting the state government to declare a state of emergency.
Specialists were deployed
The United Nations International Organization for Migration has deployed 11 specialists to work with local and federal authorities to coordinate relief, provide temporary housing and ensure access to social support. The agency said it aims to help families rebuild their lives with dignity while strengthening communities against future disasters.
IOM is also supporting recovery efforts in nearby Rio Grande do Sul, where devastating floods last year displaced thousands.
She said the two disasters highlight the growing threat of extreme weather linked to climate change and the urgent need for greater preparedness and resilience.
“As extreme weather events become more frequent, our mission is to ensure that no one is left behind,” said Paulo Caputo, head of the International Organization for Migration in Brazil.
