CERF allocates $10.5 million in Sudan
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13 July 2011: In response to emergencies in Sudan, CERF has allocated $10.5 million. More information coming soon.
Updated on the 19 July 2011
CERF allocates $2.7 million in response to measles outbreak in Sudan
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A NGO supported hospital in Aweil
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8 April 2011: In response to the intensifying outbreak in the country, CERF has allocated $2.7 million for response in Sudan. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) will receive some $1.3 million and some $1.4 million respectively for emergency response to the measles outbreak.
In Sudan, population movements, malnutrition, poor infrastructure and lack of routine immunization coverage all contribute to the measles outbreak among children. As of 20 February 2011, about 154 confirmed cases were recorded in 5 states. According to data from the Ministry of Health, almost 30 to 35 per cent of children under five years old are not immune against measles due to low routine coverage and vaccination failure.
In October 2010, a measles outbreak started in North Kordofan state. Cases continued to be reported in February 2011 and almost 900,000 children under five are estimated to be at risk of contracting the measles virus. Reports of measles cases are now also being reported in the Darfur region, where two deaths have been reported. Recent conflicts and population movements have exacerbated the outbreak.
This situation calls for immediate action because if the measles outbreak is not controlled, it will lead to high mortality. Should the outbreaks be allowed to continue, they will have a detrimental effect on the health of children and the achievements Sudan has made through its elimination efforts over the last six years.
CERF allocates $5.2 million for emergency interventions in Sudan
12 April 2011: In response to the needs of tens of thousands of IDPs fleeing armed conflict in the country, CERF has allocated some $5.2 million for humanitarian response in North Darfur, Sudan.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will receive some $4 million to implement emergency interventions for newly internally displaced populations. Some $900,000 has been allocated to UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for emergency health interventions for IDPs in Zam Zam Camp and surrounding areas. Finally, UNFPA will use some $250,000 for life-saving response to gender-based violence among newly displaced persons.
Armed conflict between Government and armed groups in North Darfur started in December 2010 and has recently intensified, affecting the Dar El Salam locality. New displacements have been reported and IDPs are said to be either on their way to Zam Zam, Tawilla and Shangil Tobaya, or places deeper in the mountains. As of March 2011, the number of estimated IDPs was over 75,000.
An estimated 61,000 people have arrived in Zam Zam IDP camp according to UNOCHA and the results of UN joint rapid assessment missions. Women and children make up the largest portion of the population, which has resulted in women being the sole providers for the household. This has exposed them to greater risk of discrimination and violence. Zam Zam camp is also considered “a stronghold for rebel groups” and lacks security presence, especially for children. Several children and women interviewed have showed deep signs of trauma from rights violations and family separation due to parents and caregivers looking for livelihoods elsewhere.
Much of the affected population has settled in open areas without proper shelter, and water and sanitation, food, security, health, nutrition, education and psycho-social support are all needed.
[Last updated: 02 May 2011]