Sudan + 3 more
SITUATION AT A GLANCE 15,826 Deaths Caused by Ongoing Conflict Since April 15, 2023 ACLED – April 2024 24.8 MILLION People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance UN – December 2023 6.6 MILLION People Internally Displaced Since April 15, 2023 IOM – March…
Uganda
The number of refugees worldwide has more than doubled over the past decade, increasing to 36.4 million in mid-2023. Africa has over 6 million refugees, with Uganda alone hosting the lion’s share at more than 1.6…
Sudan + 1 more
New York, 16 April 2024 - The armed conflicts in Gaza and Sudan have created unconscionable and catastrophic humanitarian consequences for children, who are now facing starvation and an imminent risk of famine if no actions…
Comoros
Highlights Since the declaration of the cholera epidemic on 2 February 2024, and as of 14 April, Comoros has recorded 1484 positive cases of cholera and 38 deaths, representing a 2.5% case mortality rate. Anjouan island is currently…
Ethiopia
Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends, Selam and greetings from Dr Tedros who is unfortunately travelling today but he has said many times to the world over the last number of years: Dehna Aderachu, Dehna Walchu, Dehna Ameshachu. I…
Ethiopia
On 16 April, the High-level Pledging Event on the Humanitarian Response in Ethiopia took place. The event was co- hosted by the Government of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Government of the United Kingdom of…
Uganda + 2 more
For children in refugee settlements, access to quality education is not just hampered by lack of schools. Lack of money, family support or basic hygiene supplies must all be overcome to make sure they can attend…
Somalia
The humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Somalia, as the recent El Niño floods have forced 1.2 million people to leave their homes and settle in already overcrowded IDP sites, with a lack of dignified living…
Somalia
New cases for epi-week 14 • 630 new cholera cases were reported from 28 districts. • 433 (69%) severe cases • 347 (55%) children below 5 years • 344 (55%) were female • 3 deaths were reported this week. • 87 stool…
Ethiopia
(Geneva 16 April 2024) – With the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia now critical, the Government of Ethiopia and international partners meet today in Geneva to raise international support as the country’s UN-backed $3.24 billion humanitarian response…
