The situation may worsen in the coming months especially between June and August. The socio-economic impacts of Covid-19 have become wider and deeper particularly in developing countries.
Angola + 18 more
Angola + 18 more
The situation may worsen in the coming months especially between June and August. The socio-economic impacts of Covid-19 have become wider and deeper particularly in developing countries.
The impact of flooding means the number of households experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity and the severity of food insecurity will be higher than originally anticipated.
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Conflicts are the primary cause of high levels of food insecurity, while adverse weather conditions - particularly rainfall shortages in Africa - acutely affect food availability and access for millions.
South Sudan + 1 more
The cumulative effects of years of conflict, violence and destroyed livelihoods have left approximately two-thirds of the population in the grip of a serious humanitarian crisis in 2019.
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Civil conflicts and displacement remain the key drivers of food insecurity in East Africa and the Near East, whereas dry-weather conditions reduced cereal outputs in Southern Africa, says FAO.
In just two years, the number of children not in school will increase by a further 200,000, to 2.6 million, if conditions in the country do not significantly improve, new study warns.
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FAO assesses that globally 39 countries are in need of external assistance for food. Persisting conflicts continue to be the dominant factor driving the high levels of severe food insecurity.
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The need for external food assistance in 37 countries – either affected by conflict or adverse climate shocks – remains unchanged compared to the situation three months back.
Sudan + 2 more
A total of 137 suspected cases, including three deaths, were reported. In response, the government and WHO have distributed mosquito repellents to 10,000 school children in Kassala.
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Global food supplies are high due to strong cereal harvests, but localized drought, flooding and protracted conflicts have intensified and perpetuated food insecurity.
UNICEF and partners continue with a multi-sectoral response to contain the new outbreak in Panyijiar county where 78 per cent of the cases reported are under five, with none having been vaccinated previously.
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If conflict and hunger continue in South Sudan, inter-agency partners expect an estimated 200,000 new arrivals in Sudan by the end of the year.
The tropical disease has killed at least 52 people and infected 2,447 in South Sudan so far in 2017, according to health partners who warn that many more were likely to be infected.
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A joint inter-agency mission found that nomads, residents and return communities in return areas live together peacefully with functioning farm and crop protection committees.
The operating environment is increasingly hostile towards aid workers in Western Equatoria. Meanwhile, fighting and insecurity in Unity has forced the relocation of aid workers.
The humanitarian situation inside the city remains dire, with a majority of the remaining population reportedly facing deteriorating humanitarian, health, living and security conditions.
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Based on the attack rate projections another 36,000 to 40,000 cases are expected over the next six to nine months, according to the government and WHO.
Through income-generating and agricultural-based activities, the 'Food Assistance for Assets' programme will also help improve household food security and increase the availability of nutritious foods.
Syria + 6 more
Water and electricity have been reportedly cut off for more than a month, forcing people to collect unsafe water. Unexploded ordnance and landmines continue to be a serious safety concern.
Ethiopia + 4 more
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.