West and Central Africa: Humanitarian Bulletin - August 2013

HIGHLIGHTS

• Global Food Prices are 11 points higher in 2013 as compared to 2012.

• 48 per cent of the households in Guinea Bissau are facing a major food deficit, with enough cereal stocks to last for only one month.

• Regional cholera rates declined in 2013 as compared to last year.

• 1,200 refugees voted in the Malian elections.

• Malnutrition admission trends worrying in Niger, Chad, Nigeria,
  Mali and Cameroon.

• 22,730 children are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition, including 5,461 children with acute severe cases in the Gao region (northern Mali).

• Flood Watch: Floods in Guinea, impact over 4,000 people.