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- In July, 59,469 individuals (including 29,942 children) fled the conflict in Sudan, and entered into South Sudan. 91 per cent of those arriving are South Sudanese (54,116).
- 1,526 suspected measles cases were reported in July, a 140.3 per cent increase as compared to June 2023, and a 663 per cent increase as compared to July 2022.
- Malnutrition worsened amongst children under 5 years with 27,574 severely malnourished children admitted for treatment, the highest admissions were recorded in Jonglei State (19 per cent). There is an overall 7 per cent increase in admissions in 2023 as compared to 2022.
- As of July 2023, UNICEF received $93.9 million against the 2023 Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal, with a funding gap of $123.3 million (57 per cent).