Highlights
The new Minister of Home Affairs, Honorable Mwigulu Nchemba, visited Kigoma region from 9 to 10 August 2016 to familiarize with the refugee operation in all three refugee camps, i.e. Nyaragusu, Nduta and Mtendeli. During the mission, the Minister met with refugee leaders and visited various activities implemented by the humanitarian agencies in the camps. A meeting was also held in UNHCR Kibondo Sub Office with key partners from Kasulu and Kibondo districts to discuss operational matters and to bring key operational challenges to the attention of the Minister of Home Affairs.
UNHCR has received information from its health partners on recorded cases of Cholera in the areas surrounding Bujumbura capital, Bujumbura province and its rural areas. Similar reports have also been monitored through the media coverage during the reporting period. The total number of suspected cases as of 17 August 2016 reportedly stands at 80 confirmed cases. The average daily arrival rate of refugees from Burundi currently range between 150 to 180 new arrivals per day mainly coming from Muyinga (at nine percent), Makamba (at 10 percent) and Ruyigi (at 33 percent) provinces. Makamba and Ruyigi provinces are the closest provinces to Bujumbura capital at the distances of about 147 kilometers and 167 kilometers respectively. UNHCR and its health partners continue to monitor the situation at the border entry points.