UNICEF Horn of Africa Drought Situation as of May 31, 2019

Regional Situation and Needs in the Horn of Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Somalia

• 21.5 million people in need of humanitarian services#

• 9.5 million children in need of humanitarian services#

• 12.8 million people (6.2 million children) food insecure (IPC Phase 3+)

• 896,127children requiring SAM treatment

• 14.4 million people are in need of water

• At least7.2 million children are out of school

• Amongst the lowest cumulative rainfall totals since 1981 across parts of the Horn of Africa

• At least 14 million people will be food insecure (IPC3+) when food insecurity will peak between June and October

• Rising staple food prices limit food access

• Crop production up to 50 percent below average