UNICEF Papua New Guinea Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 (Enga Landslide), 30 May 2024

Highlights

• An estimated 7,850 people are affected by a landslide in Enga Province, including more than 3,300 children.
• Up to 150 structures, including houses and one elementary school, were damaged.
• Humanitarian access to the affected area is limited by infrastructure damage, security concerns and the risk of further landslides. A collapsed bridge has cut off the area from the main highway.
• 1,427 families need hygiene and dignity kits. UNICEF’s initial response delivered kits to 30 families and mobilised 48 more kits.
• UNICEF is supporting coordination efforts in collaboration with key government counterparts and other UN agencies.