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Burundi has been experiencing an increase in the number of confirmed cases of measles since November 2019. This outbreak initially started in a refugee transit camp (Centre de transit de Cishemere, Cibitoke Health district), whose inhabitants…

“I had never been sick like this,” said Suavis Ndayiziga. “I spent three days not knowing where I was. If you have malaria symptoms, you need to get treatment as quickly as possible.” Malaria is a leading cause…

Crisis Impact Overview Key priorities Heavy rains, winds, landslides and consequent flooding occurred in the west of Burundi from April 13-20 in Cibitoke, Bubanza, Rumonge, Bujumbura Mairie, and Bujumbura Rural provinces (OCHA 21/04/2020), following on from heavy…

Children shriek with joy as they splash around their schoolyard under the blazing midday sun. Some laugh and shout as they paddle by on a wooden canoe, while others cheekily throw buckets of water at their…

Highlights • Since the beginning of the year, Burundi has experienced a new outbreak of cholera, high numbers of cases of malaria and measles as well as episodes of heavy rains and violent winds causing significant human…

In Numbers 2,796 MT of food assistance distributed US$ 8.5m six months net funding requirements, for the next six months (April-September 2020) 666,900 people assisted in March 2020 Operational Updates Assistance to refugees: In March, WFP provided 737 MT of in-kind…

Au 25 avril 2020, 15 cas de COVID-19 sont confirmés au Burundi Au 25 Avril 2020, 15 cas de COVID-19 ont été confirmés au Burundi par le Ministre de la santé publique et de la lutte…

KEY POINTS • National solidarity mobilizes in support of the 34,905 people affected by the flooding of the Ruzizi River. • First 100 displaced households settled on the new official site in Gatumba, Bujumbura Rural province. • Nearly 10,000…

POINTS SAILLANTS La solidarité nationale se mobilise pour soutenir les 34 905 personnes affectées par le débordement de la Ruzizi Premiers 100 ménages déplacés installés sur le nouveau site officiel à Gatumba, province de Bujumbura Rural Presque 10 000…

ELECTION COUNTDOWN INCREASES RISK OF ATROCITY CRIMES IN BURUNDI In less than a month Burundians are expected to head to the polls for general elections. In addition to deadly risks surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, during September…