HIGHLIGHTS
A helping hand for host communities: UNHCR has long been helping host communities in different ways. By the end of June around 283,000 host community individuals had benefited from interventions by UNHCR and/or its partners (based on information gathered between 1 May and 15 June 2015 by UNHCR).
Cholera action: Two cholera cases were reported in Gorom refugee camp near Juba. UNHCR and ACROSS met on 30 June to come up with a costed emergency cholera response plan. UNHCR is a member of the cholera task force and is working with the Health Ministry, the World Health Organization and UNICEF on social mobilization and health education messages; surveillance; case management; and infection prevention and control.
New solar water systems: UNHCR successfully completed installation of solar water systems at three boreholes in Maban County, Upper Nile State (two in Batil refugee camp and one in Doro camp). Significant amounts of fuel are expected to be saved as a result.
More teachers: Six new secondary teachers from Juba have been recruited for the secondary school in Batil refugee camp, Upper Nile State; and in Ajuong Thok the number of teachers in the 3 primary schools there has increased from 66 to 92 (77M/15F).
More toilets: 42 family latrines were constructed in Ajuong Thok refugee camp, Unity State; two communal latrines were also constructed in Block 38 (the camp has 62 blocks).