Context
No woreda in the region classified as hotspot 1 (severely affected districts)*
Population estimated to be 1 million (CSA projection)
2,000 children with SAM expected in 2017**
UNICEF is supporting the Government of Ethiopia for emergency response.
Overview of Region
• Benishangul-Gumuz mainly receives rains from June-September, during which heavy rains occasionally deter access to health facilities. The rain also heightens the risk of water-related diseases.
• Lean season spans from May to July in the region, followed by increase in SAM admissions between June-August.
• In Jan-Aug 2017, 0.6% of the national SAM burden was reported in Benishangul-Gumuz.