Source: UN Children's Fund
Country: Gambia (the)
Highlights
As of 4th October, the total population affected by floods and windstorms stands at nearly 34,018, of which 7,007 are children under five years. Almost 20% of the affected households were displaced (7,745 people) while 13 people were reported dead.
Food assistance, shelter and support to WASH continue to be among the immediate needs of the affected population.
The SMART nutrition survey data collection has been completed in all the six health regions reaching 7,779 children - 3,809 girls and 3,970 boys in 4,276 households. Data cleaning and analysis has commenced and a draft report will be available in November.