Highlights
Since mid-July, several Boko Haram attacks, as well as preventive evacuation of civilians by Chadian Army, have caused massive displacement of populations in Lake Chad Region. Additional evacuations from the 65 islands have been announced. In July, 21,600 newly displaced people spontaneously settled on 13 small sites in Bagasola, Bol and its surrounding villages. These families are in immediate need of Shelter, NFIs, Food and WASH assistance.
According to OCHA, more than 65,000 people have been displaced by violence including 14,870 refugees, 47,653 Chadian returnees and internally displaced persons.
UNICEF transported and delivered WASH, protection, education, health and nutrition supplies in Bagasola to respond to the new displacement situation.
Since the beginning of the year, 86,620 children under five suffering from severe acute malnutrition have been admitted and treated in therapeutic centers.
60,204 children under five were vaccinated against measles in an emergency campaign covering all 7 health centre catchment areas in Abeché. UNICEF, MSF-H and PU-AMI supported local health authorities to respond to an ongoing measles epidemic in this major town in the East.
Data available for the four primary level school inspections in the Lake region shows an average increase in number of students of 55% accounting for IDPs, returnees and refugees.
So far UNICEF’s HAC appeal of 63.1 million$ is 12% funded with US$ 7.2 million received as of 31 July.