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FOOD
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Malnutrition conditions remain to be of high concern in Amhara
Region particularly in Menz Gera woreda of North Shoa zone, OCHA
reports. In response, the Regional Food Security Program and
Disaster Prevention Coordination Office (FSPDPCO) is to supply
emergency food to the affected population.
The Oromiya Regional Emergency Nutritional Coordination Unit (R/ENCU)
reports that food security in the region has deteriorated
especially in Moyale woreda of Borena, Arsi Negelle woreda of East
Shoa, and Girawa, Gursum, Meta and Bedeno woredas of East Hararghe
zones. CARE reports high malnutrition and shortage of water
resulting in pasture depletion in Borena and East Hararghe zones.
According to WFP, although recent rains have improved pasture
conditions, physical condition of livestock in the lowland areas
of the region continues to be below normal. WFP also reports
increased death of livestock in Dire Dawa and East Hararghe.
Furthermore, Save the Children US’s on-going rapid MUAC assessment
in Liben woreda of Guji zone indicates increased malnutrition
cases, as reported by R/ENCU. Meanwhile, MSF Greece’s recently
conducted MUAC mass screening in Siraro woreda of West Arsi zone
shows reduced Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) levels and admission
rates.
The dry hagaa season in Somali Region is causing further stress on
pasture and water availability in Fik, Degehabur and Shinile
zones, according to WFP. Increased death of livestock has been
reported in Gode, Afder and Liben zones by the agency. Early human
and livestock migration from Doboweyn, Shilabo, Danot and parts of
Warder to Kebridehar, Gode and Gashamo woredas have also been
reported. Prices of food items remain high in the region while
poor physical livestock conditions impose reduced prices of
livestock. Increased cases of malnutrition particularly in Kelafo,
Mustahil, Adadle, Danan, Elkari and Chariti woredas are noted by
WFP.
WFP reports that malnutrition cases in children under five are
increasing in Damot Gale, Sodo Zuria, and Dugna Fango woredas of
Welayita zone in SNNPR. Malnutrition situation also remains a
challenge in the areas including South Omo, Kembata Tembaro, Dawro,
Gamo Gofa, and Konso Special woredas. A total of 1,877 farmers in
Welayita and Gamo Gofa zones lost crops due to hailstorms,
torrential rain, and armyworm infestation. Furthermore, UNICEF
reports that heavy rain has flooded 16 kebeles in Shashego woreda
of Hadiya zone on 8 July affecting 23,750 people. A disaster
assessment is being undertaken.
Shortage of rain remains a challenge in Afar. WFP notes that water
rationing for human and livestock use has continued especially in
Elidaar, Kori, Bidu and Erepti woredas. APDA reports high
malnutrition cases in Kori, Teru, Dubti, and Northern Elidar
woredas in the region. Livestock death is reported in Teru woreda
while many areas have reported death of pack animals including
donkeys and camels. South East Tigray experiences water and
pasture shortages. WFP reports that cereal prices are high with
limited supply. However, water and pasture condition in most
drought affected woredas is normal.
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EMERGENCY
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The current WFP shortfall against the national relief pipeline
currently stands at 175,647 MT at the value of US$ 141.7 million.
WFP faces shortfalls of 63,000 MT of cereals valued at US$ 51.1
million for PSNP response, while US$ 18 million is required to
cover 17,000 MT of food for the Targeted Supplementary Feeding (TSF)
program. WFP notes the emergency food reserve level has currently
declined to 19,000 MT following Emergency Food Security Reserve
Administration’s (EFSRA) approval of two loans; 23,000 MT of
cereals for relief and 16,000 MT for PSNP requirements. WFP
further indicates shortage of fuel has impeded some response
activities.
In view of resource constraints, a prioritization exercise
conducted by WFP, Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Agency (DPPA),
Food Security Coordination Bureau (FSCB) and donors recommends a
one third reduction of rations for the July allocations. According
to the plan, the entire relief caseload of 4.6 million
beneficiaries will receive reduced rations of 10 kg/person/month
of cereals. Approximately 2.6 million relief beneficiaries located
in highest hotspot areas will receive one kg of pulses and 0.3kg
of oil. In addition, three kgs of corn-soya blend (CSB) will be
distributed to 35 percent of these beneficiaries. WFP also plans
to support 2.79 million beneficiaries located in PSNP priority
hotspot areas, who need food assistance as a result of drought in
their areas, with reduced ration of 10 kg of cereal and reduced
non-cereal rations of one kg of pulses, 0.3 kg of blended food
being for the 35 percent of the PSNP beneficiaries.
The total amount of mixed commodities (cereals, pulses, oil and
blended food) allocated during January to July is 133,600MT for
the relief component, out of which 88,503 MT has been dispatched.
WFP’s report indicates that the power supply to local famix
producers has improved to a 12 hours power cut per week (from a
five days power cut in two weeks); seven local famix suppliers
have signed an agreement with the Ethiopian Grain Trade Enterprise
(EGTE) for the first lot of subsidized maize supply.
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