Reports

Highlights Cholera update: as of 9 February, no new cases were recorded in the MSF run cholera unit for five days. Participants in the last bi-weekly health coordination meeting (9 February) suggested that the end of epidemic be declared and…

1 HIGHLIGHTS Cholera update: a decrease in the number of cholera daily cases was noted over the reporting period. To date, WHO and the Ministry of Health report a total record of 183 including 2 cases from Bujumbura Rural, which…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 181 countries. For more information: www.ifrc.org In…

Ce bulletin mensuel a pour but de prévenir des crises alimentaires graves et de relater l'évolution de la sécurité alimentaire sur le territoire national. Il émane d'une collaboration entre la FAO, l'OCHA, le PAM, l'UNICEF, le MINAGRI et les…

HIGHLIGHTS Bujumbura Rural: local authorities reported extensive damages in the communes of Mutambu, Mutimbuzi and Nyabiraba as a result of hailstorms. Roofs of 3 primary schools, 3 residences for teachers, 569 houses, 3 markets and 4 churches were partly destroyed.…

Highlights Update on cholera breakout in Bujumbura Town: as of 24 January, 153 cholera cases were registered including one death. Before the declaration of the epidemic, 4 deaths were reported at the place of residence due to lack of knowledge…

1 HIGHLIGHTS Cholera outbreak in Bujumbura suburbs: as of Sunday 16 January, over 50 cases of cholera including 1 death have been reported in public health facilities. In the Kamenge neighbourhood only, WHO and the ministry of Health reported more…

1 HIGHLIGHTS Renewed fighting between the FAB/CNDD-FDD coalition and the FNL rebel group (29 December 2004) in Kanyosha Commune of Bujumbura Rural caused the displacement of 2,876 (families around 13,000 persons) in Ruyaga area. The displaced found shelter in different…

HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 1. Bujumbura Rural: insecurity causes further displacement of population Following a reported FNL attack on a military position in Gikoto area (Musaga Zone, Bujumbura Town) on 27 December, armed Burundi forces ordered the displacement of approximately…

Explanatory memorandum 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ECHO's Global Plan for Burundi 2005 aims at ensuring continued support to life-sustaining humanitarian assistance during a key period of transition in Burundi. If this transition is consolidated; it could allow for a gradual phase-out of…