Central African Republic & Philippines

Central African Republic: Parts of Central African Republic, including Honduras, are expected to become hotter and drier during El Ni years, leading to water shortages affecting agriculture, hydropower, and drinking water supplies.

Philippines: The Philippines is highly vulnerable to El Ni 's impact on rice production, facing potential reductions in output and increased water stress, which could exacerbate inflation and political tensions.

Central African Republic: The Central African Republic is one of the 27 countries from which Kuwait has prohibited the recruitment of domestic workers.

Philippines: The Philippines is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.

Central African Republic: The Central African Republic>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.

Philippines: The Department of Health in the Philippines>>> is coordinating with the World Health Organization>>> following the emergency declaration, indicating preparedness for potential international spread.