Highlights
More than 50% of the 240 children identified as missing, separated, or unaccompanied since the start of the Juba crisis have been successfully reunited with their families.
407 cholera cases have been treated at UNICEF-supported Oral Rehydration Points, with 100 cases referred to the Cholera Treatment Centre (CTC) for further treatment.
Schools in UN House are operating normally; 3,016 children (46% girls) attended classes at Hope Primary School on 16 August. However, lack of space remains an issue in Tomping.
Humanitarian Overview
UNICEF’s Deputy Executive Director and Regional Director visited South Sudan between 16-18 August to explore how UNICEF and partners in South Sudan can be supported to better deliver for the most vulnerable children and women. The delegation visited Tomping Protection of Civilian site, met with government officials, and also travelled to Bentiu.
Cholera remains a major concern; as of 19 August, the total number of cholera cases that have been officially reported has increased to 1,207, with 23 deaths. Despite funding shortages, UNICEF also continues to work to provide gender-based violence and response services, as well as other child protection services.
Summary Analysis of Programme Response
CHOLERA RESPONSE: The cholera response continues. On 16 August alone, more than 350 households were visited by hygiene promotors in POC1 and 3. In addition, a total of 957 households covering 6,244 people were visited and reached with cholera prevention messages in Nyankuron, Munuki, Mahad, Lologo, Kor William, Kator, Gurei, and Gumbo. A total of 723 chlorine tablets, 576 water purification tablets, 309 soaps, and 1,732 oral rehydration salts (ORS) were distributed to most vulnerable families. Demonstrations on proper use of WASH supplies was made at household level. During the visits, household water treatment, handwashing with soap at critical times, food hygiene, safe disposal of excreta and environment cleanliness, ORS preparation, and case identification and appropriate action were discussed in detail.
As of 19 August, a total of 407 cases have been treated by UNICEF’s partner Health Link South Sudan at Oral Rehydration Points (ORPs), with 100 cases referred to the CTC for further treatment. On 18 August, 10 new cases were admitted to ORPs, with four referred to the CTC.
Within UN House, latrines are being cleaned and disinfected, while garbage and sewage is disposed of safely outside the POC. 240,000 litres of sewage was disposed of between 17-19 August alone. Foot spraying and hand washing with chlorinated water is ongoing in all entry and exit point of POC1 and POC3, as well as at the CTC and ORPs.