The number of cases of children under five years with severe acute malnutrition has seen a 350% increase since 2013. Extreme levels of food insecurity are expected to continue in 2017.
The funds available to respond to the multiple and critical needs of children are running out this month, as needs are increasing, with thousands of new refugees arriving in recent weeks.
A robust response is required to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe. The plan aims to immediately and rapidly scale-up operations and to increase the provision of protection and life-saving assistance.
