Fuel is needed to power machinery for critical operations, including water, sanitation, hygiene, health and rubble clearance.
Education, nutrition and protection works will also be possible through the delivery of diesel, OCHA said, noting that three-quarters of the total amount went to the south and a quarter to the north.
The latest UN data also indicates that since the start of the month, UN partners have provided food assistance to more than a quarter of a million people, distributing two food parcels per household.
But a month after the ceasefire began, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) said families in Gaza are struggling to rebuild their lives.
The Northern Passage finally opened
Israeli authorities announced the opening of the crucial Zikim crossing to allow humanitarian goods to enter the destroyed northern Gaza Strip.
“In recent weeks we have repaired the road leading to Zikim inside Gaza in preparation for this reopening and we are currently carrying out final checks, including for possible explosion risks,” UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters in New York.
Zikim has been closed for two months and no supplies were entering Gaza directly from the north.
As humanitarians continue to scale up their aid, with support from the commercial sector and donor countries, market prices for basic commodities are gradually stabilizing, Dujarric said.
The Americas lose measles-free status as outbreaks multiply
The Americas lost its measles-free status after health authorities confirmed the virus had been circulating in Canada for more than a year.
The region – the first in the world to eliminate measles twice – has seen a sharp rise in infections, with more than 12,000 cases confirmed in ten countries so far this year, mainly in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Twenty-eight people died, including 23 in Mexico.
The outbreak in Canada began in late 2024 and has spread nationally, with persistent transmission in several provinces. Most infections have been recorded among unvaccinated people, and young children are most affected.
Falling resistance
Health experts warn that falling vaccination rates are leaving communities vulnerable.
Regional coverage for the second dose of measles vaccine stands at just 79 percent, well below the 95 percent needed to prevent outbreaks.
The regional office of the Pan American Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization, said the setback was “reversible” if countries strengthen their vaccination campaigns and response to the outbreak.
Measles, one of the most contagious viruses on the planet, can cause serious complications, including pneumonia, brain inflammation, blindness and death.
Officials said they are confident that with renewed cooperation, the region can eliminate measles again.
UN migration agency helps Brazil recover from tornado
A United Nations emergency team is on the ground in southern Brazil to help communities recover from a powerful tornado that ripped through Rio Bonito do Iguaçu on November 7, killing seven people and injuring more than 800.
Winds of up to 250 km/h destroyed around 90 percent of the city’s urban area, leveling 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.
Deployed specialists
The United Nations migration agency, IOM, deployed 11 specialists to work with local and federal authorities to coordinate relief efforts, provide temporary housing and ensure access to social assistance. 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 neighboring Rio Grande do Sul, where devastating floods last year displaced thousands of people.
He said the two disasters highlight the growing threat of extreme weather linked to climate change and the urgent need for enhanced preparedness and resilience.
“As extreme weather events become more frequent, our mission is to ensure that no one is left behind,” said Paolo Caputo, IOM Brazil Director.
