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Highlights
• Conflict and Public Health Impact: The ongoing conflict in the Amhara and Oromia regions is severely affecting public health, with increased violence and barriers to accessing health services. This complicates the response to outbreaks like cholera, measles, and malaria.
• Cholera Outbreak: Despite a decrease in cholera cases, a new outbreak in the Benishangul Gumuz region poses a significant threat, especially with the influx of displaced people from the Amhara region.
• Measles and Malaria: Measles cases have reduced but remain a risk due to low vaccination coverage. Malaria cases have reached epidemic proportions, with over 300,000 cases reported weekly, making it the highest number ever recorded in a year.
• Health Cluster Actions: Health partners have reached over 5.6 million beneficiaries in 2024 despite security challenges. Efforts include intensified outbreak responses and coordination mechanisms led by WHO.
• Challenges and Funding Gaps: The health response is hindered by inadequate funding and restricted access due to insecurity. The health cluster has received only $36.9M of the $189.34M needed, leaving a significant funding gap.