Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Nigeria
HIGHLIGHTS
• At least two million people will need emergency food assistance between July and September.
• About 32 per cent of children in IDP camps require treatment for severe acute malnutrition (SAM).
• There is a growing need for shelter, food and protection in Maiduguri.
• A joint needs assessment in possible IDP return areas will take place later in June.
FIGURES Population In north-east Nigeria 24.5 m (includes IDPs)
Number of IDPs in the north-east Nearly 1.5m
Number of malnourished children under five & pregnant, lactating women In the north-east 1.5 m
Number of food insecure people in north-east Nigeria 4.6 m
Sources: IOM-NEMA,Census 2006
FUNDING
100 million requested (US$) 27% funded Source: FTS (as of 08 June 2015)