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Highlights
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Three months after the emergency, Guerrero’s state government reports actions to promote tourism as a mechanism for economic recovery, within the framework of 2024 international tourism fair. Also, alliances have been established between government and private sector (Carso group) for the rehabilitation of infrastructure of prioritized buildings, hospitals, and schools. 127 hotels are in operation in Acapulco, out of 250. Authorities have located 1,620 people reported missing, while 32 remain missing. The number of deaths remains at 52.
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As of 10 January 2024, since the onset of the emergency, the Federal Government has distributed 87,668 packages of household goods (including refrigerators, stoves, mattresses, blenders). 265,000 households have received direct cash transfers (US$470 per household) for cleaning, and 313,753 people have received the first half of cash transfers for reconstruction ( US$ 2,000 to US$3,500).
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According to official reports, drinking water services have been reestablished in Acapulco and Coyuca de Benítez. However, UNICEF’s field reports have located peripheral communities with persistent WASH needs. Public lighting service was reestablished in Acapulco on 18 December 2023, and in Coyuca de Benítez in the second week of January 2024.
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UNICEF continues implementing response interventions in Acapulco and Coyuca de Benítez, focusing on child protection (MHPSS, GBV and case management), nutrition, WASH, education and SBC. 32,727 people have been reached so far with UNICEF interventions. 37 staff members and 16 UNVs have been involved in the response.
Situation Overview & Humanitarian Needs
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In mid-January 2024, the Guerrero Ministry of Education reported that 917 schools had resumed classes, out of 1,509. Given the lack of precise information on which schools have reopened and which remain closed, there is no estimate on the number of children remaining out of school.
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Main humanitarian needs for children persist. Although hospitals and medical units are functioning, gaps on availability of medicines, other medical supplies and staff remain. The prevalence of dengue remains of concern, given the need of more adequate preventive and response interventions. UNICEFs mobile medical unit continues to detect cases of malnutrition among children. In terms of education, a number of schools still have cleaning needs. In those cases, where schools have opened, material is still needed including books, uniforms, furniture, etc. As reported by staff who have visited social assistance centers, concerns remain regarding the psychological impact of the disaster on affected children. The mid/long term effects of the extended disruption of education need to be assessed.