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Both South Sudan and Somalia are facing a hunger crisis. Climate change and conflict have left 6.6 million people in South Sudan severely hungry, with 2.2 million people at the risk of starvation. Severe drought and failed rainy seasons have left 7.8 million people in Somalia without enough to eat; added conflict is also forcing many from their homes. We pray for the people of South Sudan and Somalia and that each crisis find a resolution. We pray for the organizations that are working to reach both countries with humanitarian relief and aid.
An experimental HIV vaccine has induced immune response in an early clinical trial. During the trials, the vaccine has been found to cause favorable immune response in a two-dose regimen given eight-weeks apart. We pray for those working to improve this vaccine and that it might be available to those suffering from HIV in the future. We also pray for the faith actors working in this area and for the importance of their work, as well as efforts to advocate for HIV/AIDS programs, as detailed in this recent CCIH blog post.
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