Highlights:
Since March 2013, 30,000 Sudanese refugees and 22,000 Chadian returnees have been registered in and around the eastern remote and border town of Tissi (in more than 18 sites). The region is characterized by chronic instability since 2004. UNICEF is conducting emergency interventions in all sectors. A Field Antenna has been set up in Tissi.
The influx of refugees from CAR continues as a result of the political and security instability in CAR. Currently, 4,243 new CAR refugees have settled in the existing Dosseye camp. UNICEF conducted an assessment in Education sector.
Since April 2013, the Lac Region has recorded an influx of 1,200 Chadian returnees and Nigerian refugees fleeing conflict in North Eastern Nigeria.
From January to October a total of 123,292 Severe Acute Malnutrition new admissions have been registered, representing 83,9% of the 147,000 admissions expected in 2013. In October the level of new admissions is stable: 13,434 cases compare to 14,129 in September.
Results from the August SMART Survey in the 11 regions of the Sahel Belt show a prevalence of Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) above 15% in 6 regions.
Malaria cases trend is globally downward during the week 46 (25.059 suspected cases and 41 deaths). A total of 887,743 suspected malaria cases were notified since the beginning of the year. The Country Malaria Outbreak Response Plan has been validated. C4D activities are on going.
From 3 to 13th November, UNICEF Media Team from South Africa joined the team in Chad to produce three media pieces on UNICEF Chad emergency programs and activities: (i) UNICEF response in Tissi, (ii) UNICEF responses to the nutrition crisis and (iii) UNICEF Immunization programs in Chad.
