Highlights
The total number of Burundian refugees in Rwanda has increased to 76,603. About 48,450 refugees are living in Mahama camp.
Cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) among children 6-59 months living in the camp continue to decline, with currently 51 children enrolled in treatment programmes.
There were no new typhoid cases reported in April, due to an effective health and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) response.
Water provision in Mahama camp was a little lower than in March at 14 litres/per person/per day due to a fluctuation in the production of water supply. Sanitation facilities (50 latrine blocks and 35 laundry slabs) are being used by 4,000 refugees.
The number of unaccompanied children is gradually decreasing as 62 out of 813 unaccompanied children have been reunified with their families or relatives in the camp.
The integration of Burundian refugee students into the Rwanda national education system is almost complete. Currently, 19,422 students are enrolled in Primary One to Secondary Six grades.
SITUATION IN NUMBERS
UNHCR figures as of 21 April 2016
76,603 Burundian refugees in Rwanda
48,450 Burundi Refugees hosted at Mahama refugee camp
48% of Burundi Refugees are children
Main Issues
Increased reporting on issues related to child labour, teenage pregnancy, and early marriage
Increase in malaria and upper respiratory diseases due to prolonged rainy season
Shortage of teaching and learning material and the capacity of teachers remain key challenges
UNICEF Funding Needs $3,433,000 47% Funding Gap