Highlights
• 2 million people are being reached daily with messages on cholera prevention through radio broadcasts since 15 July.
• Relocation of internally displaced people (IDPs) to UN House is underway, but risks further delaying the provision of education activities due to lack of space.
• UNICEF continues to work with partners on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response.
Humanitarian Overview
The cumulative number of cases of cholera has now reached 666, with 21 deaths. The majority of cases have been reported in Juba.
Fighting has reportedly been taking place surrounding the capital of Juba. Tension in Juba is high, with the resignation of key opposition officials leading to fears of potential resumption of hostilities; the whereabouts of former Vice President Riek Machar remains unknown.
Humanitarian Response
The cholera response continues, with a particular focus on mass awareness raising in addition to WASH and Health activities. As of 30 July, agencies operating in Juba have reached 114,360 people with Cholera Response activities. Geographic coverage is increasing as more areas are being affected.
Relocation of IDPs from Tomping to UN House has commenced in order to facilitate protection and the provision of services. As of 2 August a total of 171 people have been relocated. Due to lack of space, the relocation of IDPs to UN House risks further delaying education activities.
Last week, UNICEF’s Child Protection team with partners facilitated a meeting of GBV service providers to map ongoing activities and identify gaps in services. Currently, the team is mobilising health service providers to take part in a clinical management of rape (CMR) training, scheduled to take place in the coming days. A meeting was held on 29 July at the National Mine Action Authority with partners to review the mine risk education response and activities.