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FAST FACTS
- The security situation in South Sudan has deteriorated rapidly since March 25 due to escalating political tensions, violent clashes, and external interference.
- International Medical Corps has suspended nutrition services in Panyikang County, and relocatable staff have been evacuated from high-risk areas due to security concerns.
- The conflict has resulted in the displacement of more than 7,124 people from Tonga, Diel and New Fangak.
OUR FOOTPRINT
- International Medical Corps has been working in South Sudan since the mid-1990s, operating in five of the country’s 10 states and providing healthcare, nutrition, mental health and psychosocial support, services addressing violence against women and girls, and water, sanitation and hygiene services.
OUR RESPONSE
- International Medical Corps is providing and prepositioning essential supplies at the sites we support.
- We have provided immediate health services to the displaced population, delivering 320 consultations, immunizing 20 children, managing 22 suspected cholera cases and reaching 530 people with cholera awareness and prevention messages.
The ongoing conflict in South Sudan has continued to drive significant humanitarian concerns, characterized by population displacement and the disruption of vital aid services. Displacement has been particularly acute in Central Equatoria and Juba, as well as in Diel (Canal Pigi), Jonglei, Tonga and Upper Nile.
Recent clashes in Diel and Tonga have resulted in the displacement of more than 7,120 people who have established settlements in areas such as Wunakot and Wunayien. In Juba, camps housing internally displaced persons (IDPs) are experiencing a surge in arrivals. IDP Camp 1 has recorded nearly 1,000 new households, and IDP Camp 3 has received approximately 13,000 new individuals composed of such vulnerable populations as women, children and the elderly. IDP Camp 3 has not yet completed formal registration, relying on rough headcounts.
The ongoing clashes, especially in Diel and Tonga, have forced the suspension of critical nutrition programs, such as the Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) and the Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP), which are essential for combating acute malnutrition. Though International Medical Corps maintains maternal and newborn care in IDP Camp 3, the sheer volume of new arrivals, coupled with the reliance on rough headcounts due to registration delays, highlights the urgent need for expanded humanitarian support. Displaced populations are experiencing increased vulnerabilities and uncertainty due to the limited availability of essential services.