The report finds worryingly low food consumption levels and limited dietary diversity, with young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women at most risk.
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Up to 11 million people in DPRK need humanitarian assistance
UN and partners sought $111 million in 2018 to help six million of the most vulnerable. This year, they are calling for $120 million to help 3.8 million people as needs have escalated.
Ethiopia + 1 more
Some 141,410 displaced in Ethiopia's Somali region after recent conflict
The conflict led to the exodus of government personnel, leaving essential services understaffed. There are pressing humanitarian needs for women and children.
Deadly heatwave threatens lives of children and elderly in DPRK
There has been no rainfall in DPRK since early July and temperatures are averaging 102.2 degrees F across the country. Any threat to food security will have a serious effect on an already vulnerable and stressed population.
IOM launches $22.2 million appeal for Gedeo, West Guji displacement crisis in Ethiopia
Since April 2018, some 970,000 people have been displaced and are in great need of humanitarian support to help them get through Ethiopia’s cold and rainy season.
At least 200,000 Ethiopians displaced in West Guji-Gedeo conflict
The Ethiopian government and partners providing limited first-line assistance, including food, NFI, WASH and health/nutrition support. However, needs surpass resources available.
$ 1.7 billion required as Ethiopia enters fourth year of exceptional drought emergency
The well-managed, government-led, lifesaving response will need to be sustained across southern and eastern parts of the country through much of 2018.
Somalia + 2 more
Pasture and water resources in Horn of Africa deteriorate after unseasonably dry January
Humanitarian needs are expected to remain significant, with an estimated 7.4 million people in Ethiopia, 6.2 million in Somalia and 3.4 million in Kenya requiring food aid in the first half of 2018.
Humanitarian partners respond to triple challenge in Ethiopia
Despite stretched resources, the government, with support from humanitarian partners, continues to address the triple challenge of drought, flooding and inter-communal conflict.
Ethiopia + 4 more
Population movements from South Sudan into Ethiopia continue
As a result of continued fighting and food insecurity in South Sudan, approx. 3,000 new arrivals were reported in Pagak, Gambella in July. There are currently some 843,374 refugees in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia + 1 more
At least 8.5 million people in Ethiopia require food assistance
The mid-year review of the 2017 humanitarian requirements reveals a significant change in the humanitarian context, requiring urgent life-saving interventions due to exacerbated drought conditions.
Community engagement helps mitigate acute watery diarrhea situation in Ethiopia’s Somali region
Engaging communities allowed response teams to understand the power relations, influencers and preferred communication channels in the Somali Region.
Somalia + 6 more
Drought-hit Horn of Africa to receive further €60 million in EU aid
The additional funding brings the total amount donated to the region, including Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya and Uganda, to almost €260 million since the beginning of this year.
Yemen + 4 more
Preventable cholera claiming lives at an alarming rate across East Africa and Yemen
So far, the deadly disease has hit about 300,000 people in Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan and other countries. Yemen is worst hit, with cholera having claimed 1,500 lives in just two months.
Thousands hit by outbreak of acute watery diarrhoea in Ethiopia's Somali region
Exacerbated by one of the worst droughts in 30 years, the outbreak has affected more than 16,000 people in the whole region since the start of the year, with about 3,500 new cases per month.
Somalia + 3 more
DEC warns of spike in waterborne diseases in drought-hit eastern Africa
Prolonged drought, conflict and food and water shortages have left 16 million people on the brink of starvation and resulted in a spike in the number of AWD cases – a key symptom of cholera.
Kenya + 3 more
UN relief chief: 'We must act now to save lives in Kenya and Horn of Africa'
On a visit to northern Kenya today, Stephen O’Brien saw the devastating impact of drought on rural communities and called for international support for communities affected by conflict and drought in the region.
Somalia + 2 more
Horn of Africa drought: Lessons learned?
Humanitarian agencies call for action as more than 15 million people in Somalia, south-eastern Ethiopia, and northern and eastern Kenya are facing food and water shortages.
Ethiopia + 1 more
Two million Ethiopian pastoralists need emergency food aid
Major funding requirements are expected for early 2017, as there are concerns over water availability, livestock health and the Meher harvest in southern and eastern Ethiopia.
South Sudan + 6 more
South Sudan 2017 regional refugee response plan targets 1.8 million beneficiaries
Forty-seven humanitarian partners are seeking a total of US$1.2 bilion for the period January ‐ December 2017, including US$558.2 million for Uganda and US$313.6 million for Ethiopia.