Reports

Situation Overview The short rains which started in the month of October continued into the month of December. The intensity and distribution was heavy and well distributed to all the parts of the district. Due to heavy rains, most of…

Preface The purpose of this technical document is to provide health professionals in United Nations agencies, nongovernmental organizations, donor agencies and local authorities with up-to-date technical guidance on the major communicable disease threats faced by flood-affected populations. The endemic and epidemic-prone…

SITUATION HIGHLIGHTS The food security situation is fair and better than last month. The Emop food distribution for November was able to reach the beneficiaries over December. This was a big relief to the community members as roads were impassable…

Situation Overview Heavy showers were received during the month in all parts of the District. This caused a lot of destruction to both humans and infrastructure. The total rainfall recorded was 210.5 mm according to ALRMP recording…

Situation Overview Relatively warm and wet weather conditions prevailed across the entire District. Weeding and pest control were the major agriculture activities therefore activating labor availability and accessibility. Maize is at combing stage, while most legumes and…

Situation Overview Food security situation has improved in most parts of the district. The early planted crop (legume) is at harvest stage. Green foods as well as local vegetables are also available. Livestock production has also improved…

This Information Bulletin (no. 9/2006) reflects the information available at this time. The Situation Today (30th December 2006), Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid Ul Haji but in Garissa district, the atmosphere is overcast as the death toll of those…

GARISSA, Kenya, Dec 28 (Reuters) - An outbreak of viral fever in remote northeastern Kenya has killed 30 people and infected at least 70 others, health officials said on Thursday. Rift Valley fever, which can make victims bleed to death,…

[This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations] NAIROBI, 28 December (IRIN) - The Rift Valley Fever outbreak that has killed dozens of people in northeastern Kenya could threaten the livelihoods of pastoralists living in the…

As of 27 December 2006, 32 cases and 19 deaths of Rift Valley Fever virus (Case Fatality Ratio 59.4%) have been reported in the flood-affected areas of Garissa district. The Kenyan Ministry of Health is carrying out clinical case management,…