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• Economic factors continue to be the main drivers of food insecurity, with 41 percent of households classified as food insecure and an additional 57 percent vulnerable to food insecurity, indicating the persistent challenges in meeting basic nutritional needs.
• Female-headed households are particularly vulnerable, with 53 percent reporting food insecurity compared to 38 percent of male-headed households, and they allocate a higher percentage (77%) of their budget to food expenses, reflecting their increased financial strain.
• Vulnerability in households with disabled members is also a concern with higher food insecurity (50%), fewer households with acceptable food consumption (81%), higher use of consumption coping strategies (97%), and limited access to livelihood coping strategies.
• Food consumption scores decreased from 95 percent to 93 percent, with more female-headed households falling to the borderline, and the emergence of poor food consumption among male-headed households.
• A significant number of households (90%) are now using consumption coping strategies, with 86 percent opting for cheaper, less preferred food to cope with the rising cost of living. Despite the decrease in the intensity of using these strategies within households, resorting to such coping behaviours became more prevalent across camps.
• While three quarter of the households (74%) rely on wage labour as their primary income source, 83 percent still depend on e-voucher assistance as their secondary income, underlining the continued importance of external support in meeting food needs amid economic challenges.
• A significant 59 percent of households report worsening financial conditions, primarily due to rising inflation, which has severely reduced purchasing power. Aside from the increase in the use of coping strategies, almost all households who borrowed money to cover their essential needs spent it on food.
• 81 percent of households reported being fully informed about entitlements and criteria, which is a notable increase from 58 percent since Q1 2024. In addition, 100 percent reported respectful treatment at WFP sites. Findings reflect progress in service delivery and beneficiary relations.