Reports

I. FOREWORD I am pleased to present this document, which is a compilation of the available information on the health infrastructure and human resources in Greater Darfour. We apologize for any errors or inconsistencies. This is the first release…

Highlights 74,000 people affected by the worst cyclone in 20 years 390,000 children seriously affected; they lack drinking water and safe sanitation facilities, face malnourishment, are exposed to disease and infection, and cannot attend school Despite OCHA's Flash Appeal of 19 March, except…

KEY ISSUES OF CONCERN Darfur ceasefire reached The GoS, SLM and JEM have signed a ceasefire that has come into effect on 12 April 2004. The agreement follows direct negotiations held in N'Djamena under the auspices of Chadian President Idriss Deby…

The European Commission has approved €15 million in humanitarian aid for vulnerable groups in Zimbabwe. This decision will enable the continuation of emergency food aid, agricultural rehabilitation, water, sanitation and health programmes. It will also provide assistance to internally displaced people…

The IRC has flown 15 tons of emergency supplies into North Darfur, western Sudan, to improve water supply for tens of thousands of uprooted people fleeing ongoing violence in a conflict between government and opposition forces. Those fleeing the attacks…

Amount of decision: EURO 15,000,000 Decision reference number: ECHO/ZWE/BUD/2004/01000 Explanatory Memorandum 1 - Rationale, needs and target population: 1.1. - Rationale: Zimbabwe faces a major humanitarian emergency due to long-term declining economic trends; a deep political and economic crisis, breakdown of the rule…

As the conflict in the Western Sudanese state of Darfur continues, so do the flow of people heading for the border, and crossing to seek asylum in Eastern Chad. Latest estimates place the number of refugees at 115,000 though…

KEY DEVELOPMENTS The ceasefire agreement came into effect at 20:00 hours on 12 April. The General Commissioner of HAC, Dr. Sulaf El Din, called a meeting with UN agencies and NGOs to discuss the humanitarian situation in Darfur in light of…

Introduction 1. The visit to Kendebei is part of the OCHA plan to follow the WFP registration process over the next two weeks. In doing so, and by undertaking general assessments, an overall picture will be developed of more accurate…

Switzerland increases assistance The Swiss government has agreed to step up humanitarian aid by increasing both its offer to provide expert help and its financial engagement. Following the signing of a ceasefire agreement on Thursday, April 8th, between the Sudanese government…