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HIGHLIGHTS
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Cyclone Freddy-related floods have displaced most people, but 49 camps remain as of June's end. Of these, 25 are relocating to new sites, while 11 will receive longer-term support.
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UNICEF will prioritize support in these remaining sites with an integrated package of response interventions. Cholera cases continue to increase, with 55% from Chikwawa and Nsanje districts.
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UNICEF through Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has rehabilitated 61 boreholes, providing safe water to 270,250 people.
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In June, 11,653 people in flood-affected areas accessed UNICEF supported health services through mobile/outreach clinics, bringing the cumulative number of people to 22,473.
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UNICEF supported Oral Re-hydration Points (ORPs), during the reporting period, attended to 2,077 patients in districts Blantyre, Chikwawa, Lilongwe, Mangochi, Nsanje, and Salima, with 484 children under five receiving further treatment.
SITUATION IN NUMBERS
5,900,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance
2,950,000 children in need of humanitarian assistance
3,068,000 women and girls in need of assistance
FUNDING OVERVIEW AND PARTNERSHIPS
In 2023, UNICEF Malawi requires US$ 87.7 million to meet the critical needs of 5.9 million people, including 2.95 million children affected by multiple shocks. The funds will enable UNICEF, with the Government and partners, to deliver integrated and coordinated response to the ongoing cholera outbreak and flood relief efforts, supporting the Government across a wide range of sectors. These sectors include Health, WASH, Nutrition, Child Protection, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), and Supply and Logistics.
As of 30 June 2023, UNICEF received $18 million against the 2023 Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal. In addition, UNICEF has reprogrammed an amount of 1.6 million to consolidate the available funding resources. UNICEF is thankful for the contributions of donors that have contributed financial resources to support Malawi’s vulnerable children and women. Nonetheless, as of 30 June, a funding gap of $68.1 million remains. Malawi needs urgent flexible, multi-year funding to continue delivering integrated packages of support for children's survival, protection, and education while building community resilience.
SITUATION OVERVIEW AND HUMANITARIAN NEEDS
Cholera Situation Update:
While cholera cases have been decreasing overall, Chikwawa and Nsanje districts continue to report new cases every day. In June, Malawi recorded a total of 118 new cases, with 39 confirmed through culture and sensitivity testing and 79 confirmed by Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs). Among the cases confirmed in June, 55 percent were from Ngabu area in Chikwawa district. Additionally, five cases in Nsanje originated from Mozambique. Other districts that reported cases in June include Machinga, Blantyre, Balaka, Ntcheu, and Neno.
As of June 30, the cumulative number of cholera cases since the outbreak began in February 2022 stands at 58,912, with 1,763 deaths. The cumulative case fatality rate (CFR) is 2.99 per cent, while the monthly CFR is 0 per cent.
Floods Situation Update:
There are still 49 active camps housing a total of 82,181 people, according to the Malawi Shelter and Camp Management Cluster update issued on June 19, 2023. However, 577,097 individuals have already returned to their homes. Out of the remaining 49 camps, 25 have been identified for relocation to new sites, while 11 will receive longer-term support in their current locations. More than 55 per cent of the active camps are in Chikwawa and Nsanje districts. UNICEF will prioritize support to these 36 sites for the emergency response.