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Situation overview
The Central African Republic is facing a humanitarian crisis in 2023, with 3.4 million people (56% of the population) in need of assistance and protection, an increase of 10% compared to the previous year. Among those in need, 2 million people have complex and severe needs that put their physical and mental well-being at risk.
Sudan's refugee crisis response (16,674 refugees and returnees) and Chad refugee (34,358 refugees and returnees) influx between the CAR – Chad border (Paoua, Markounda) are new emergencies within the larger CAT II SHR that the team is responding to and/or closely monitoring.
The food security sector has the most significant number of people in need of assistance, with 3 million out of 3.4 million people in need nationally. The health sector also requires attention, with 2.8 million people in need of assistance. The number of people in need of nutritional assistance has increased by 30% compared to the previous year, with 1.5 million people requiring curative or preventive assistance.
The WASH sector (water, sanitation, and hygiene) is also a key area of concern, with 3 million people (58% of the population) lacking access to these necessities, and only 30% of the population having access to safe drinking water.