Reports

The International Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross Red Crescent response to emergencies. The DREF is a…

Each week, the World Health Organization Health Action in Crises in Geneva produces information highlights on critical health-related activities in countries where there are humanitarian crises. Drawing on the various WHO programmes, contributions cover activities from field and country offices…

Headlines - More refugees relocated by UNHCR from Kousséri to Maltam camp, hosting 2,406 as of yesterday. - WFP to extend support to local populations through "food-for-work" and school canteens programmes. - Systematic nutritional screening in place. One case of severe malnutrition…

Context and overall developments - As of yesterday, a total of 1,377 refugees had been transported by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) from Kousséri to the newly equipped camp in Maltam, 32 km away.…

Headlines - UNHCR starts offering transport from Kousséri to newly equipped Maltam camp. 1,500 travelled to date. - Seven MT of food aid already delivered in Maltam to first arrivals, while 118 MT of rice is pre-positioned. - Vaccinations against measles…

Headlines - Reliable estimates on refugee figures unavailable, while UNHCR focuses on registration to start tomorrow. - IFRC requests US$ 2.6 million to support the response of the Cameroonian Red Cross to the crisis. - WFP has 336 MT of food…

Headlines - Reliable estimates on refugees not currently available, but UNHCR to start official registration 16 February. - UNICEF and partners identifying potential sites within Maltam camp for educational and learning spaces. - Next round of general food distribution by WFP due…

Headlines - Situation in east remains stable, access good. Operations continue, but concerns remain over 'pipelines'. - A further 12,000 Sudanese refugees arrive in eastern Chad from West Darfur, in urgent need of aid. - EC allocates US$ 2.96 million for…

Headlines - No reliable refugee estimates, while UN plans to offer transport to 20,000 to newly equipped Maltam camp. - Spontaneous returns continue, but may include numerous go-and-see visits by heads of households. - Vaccination for up to 48,000 children starts today…

Headlines - Several hundreds refugees return from Cameroon to Chad every day since last weekend. - Approximately 20,000 expected to remain over medium term, thereby requiring protection and assistance. - Vaccination against measles and polio scheduled for tomorrow, employing 110 vaccinators trained…