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In response to the impact of tropical cyclone Trami in the Philippines (where it was named Kristine), the EU has approved €1.5 million in humanitarian aid to help the most the affected populations.

The EU announced today new funding of EUR 850,000 for Rwanda, to help the country address the ongoing Marburg disease outbreak declared in September 2024.

Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič, is in Germany to visit a full-scale civil protection exercise funded by the European Commission. The Magnitude exercise simulates a scenario of a devastating earthquake.

On Friday 18 October, the UK, alongside 10 other donors, has issued a joint statement on humanitarian access in Sudan, calling on the warring parties to stop blocking aid from reaching those in need.

The announcements come as Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is visiting the Philippines and Indonesia this week to reinforce cooperation in disaster preparedness and response with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other countries in the region.

The EU is mobilising all the emergency response tools at its disposal to support people affected by the ongoing crisis in Lebanon.

Following a request for assistance from Bosnia and Herzegovina on 5 October, the EU has deployed search and rescue teams and sent emergency supplies to support first responders dealing with flash floods and landslides.

Today, Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič met with Canada’s Minister of Trade Mary Ng to discuss the strengthening of EU and Canada cooperation on crisis response efforts.

This new emergency aid package will provide urgent food assistance, shelter and health care amongst other essential support. The Commission is also facilitating the delivery of material assistance via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to Beirut.