Crisis overview
Armed clashes between the Mozambican army and opposition party Renamo have prompted over 11,000 people to flee to Kapise, Mwanza district, Malawi, since mid December. Conditions in the camp are harsh: it is overcrowded, there is very limited sanitation infrastructure, and no educational facilities. Major needs include access to water and sanitation, and shelter construction. The camp is located in a hard-to-reach area, and rains have severely damaged the only accessible road.
Key findings
Anticipated scope and scale : Over 11,000 people have fled Mozambique to Malawi. Nearly 5,000 arrived in the last two weeks. They are staying in harsh conditions in the Kapise camp, Mwanza district. Up to 30,000 Mozambicans can be expected to arrive by April if the current flow continues.
Priorities for humanitarian intervention
WASH: Construction of sanitation infrastructure, access to water and vector control are a priority. There is a high risk of cholera and malaria outbreaks in the camp.
Shelter: Overcrowding is a major concern and new shelters need to be built.
Health: To respond to potential cholera and malaria outbreaks
Humanitarian constraints Rain has badly damaged the only accessible road to the camp. If it continues raining the camp may become completely inaccessible.