Table 1 - Information Available on Total Refugee/Displaced Populations (as of end of April 1995)
Table 2 - Summary of Origin and Location of Major Populations of Refugees, Returnees and Displaced People in Africa as of April 1995 (population estimates In thousands)
Figure 1 - Refugee and Displaced Populations
Figure 2 - Trends in Total Refugee/Displaced Populations and Risk Categories
Figure 3 - Shaded areas indicate those at heightened nutritional risk
Annex 1 - Results of Surveys Quoted
Annex 2 - Seasonality
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I |
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Those reported on with high prevalences of malnutrition and/or micronutrient
disease and sharply elevated mortality (at least 3x normal)
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IIa |
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At high risk. Limited data available, population likely to contain
pockets of malnutrition |
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IIb |
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At moderate risk, may not foe data available. Population may contain
pockets of malnutrition |
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IIc |
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Probably not currently in critical situation, nor known to be at particular
risk |
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III |
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Population known to exist, but condition unknown |
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Change in total |
Total From |
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I |
IIa |
IIb |
IIc |
III |
Total |
Comments |
Population |
Feb 95 Report |
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Sub-Saharan Africa |
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1. Angola (id/wa) |
57’000 |
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3’143’000 |
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3’200’000 |
The dependence on food old makes this population vulnerable to Interruptions
In food del(...) |
0 |
3’200’000 |
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2. Benin/Ghana/Togo Region |
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49’000 |
279’000 |
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328’000 |
Some refugees may be at moderate risk due to half rations supplied. |
15’000 |
343’000 |
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3. Burkina Faso |
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14’000 |
6’000 |
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20’000 |
Newly arrived Touaregs at moderate risk. |
0 |
20’000 |
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4. Burundi/Rwanda Region |
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3’378’400
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681’000
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5’000
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4’064’400
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Shortages of food beginning to lead to deterioration In nutritional status.
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1’064’400 |
3’000’000
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Increased total due to revised estimate In Rwanda |
0 |
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5. Central African Republic |
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38’800 |
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38’800 |
Somewhat precarious situation due erratic rations and inadequate water
supply. |
0 |
38’800 |
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6. Djibouti |
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15’000 |
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15’000 |
Decreased number is due to recent repatriation. |
-15’000 |
30’000 |
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7. Ethiopia |
28’000 |
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11’000 |
353’500 |
10’000 |
402’500 |
Increased total due to repatriation Iran Djibouti and the inclusion of
displaced. |
23’000 |
379’500 |
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8. Kenya |
31’000 |
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199’000 |
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230’000 |
Total continues to decrease due to repatriation. Ifo camp at high risk.
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-2’000 |
232’000 |
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9. Liberia/Sierra Leone/ |
141’000 |
1’500’000 |
925’000 |
767’000 |
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3’333’000 |
New arrivals In Cote d’Ivoire at high risk due to elevated levels
of wasting. New |
135’000 |
3’198’000 |
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Guinea/Cote d’Ivoire |
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arrivals In Guinea Forecariah also at high risk due to inadequate rations.
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0 |
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10. Mauritania/Senegal |
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52’000 |
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52’000 |
Food assistance to be phased out by the end of 1995. |
0 |
52’000 |
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11. Mozambique Region |
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1’600’000 |
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1’600’000 |
Some newly returned and inaccessible people likely to be vulnerable.
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0 |
1’600’000 |
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12. Shaba, Zaire (id) |
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393’000 |
200’000 |
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593’000 |
Information from Likasi a downward trend in levels of wasting. |
0 |
593’000 |
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13. Somalia |
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600’000 |
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600’000 |
No information indicating a change In the situation, despite the pullout
of UN forces. |
0 |
600’000 |
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14. Sudan |
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1’400’000 |
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1’400’000 |
This is revised estimate for 1994. |
200’000 |
1’200’000 |
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15. Uganda |
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323’000 |
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323’000 |
Increased total due to continuing influx of Sudanese. |
10’000 |
313’000 |
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16. Zaire (r) |
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104’700 |
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104’700 |
No change noted from RNIS 19. |
0 |
104’700 |
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17. Zambia |
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12’700 |
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12’700 |
No change noted from RNIS IV. |
0 |
12’700 |
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Total (Sub-Saharan Africa) |
257’000 |
4’878’400 |
5’854’800 |
5’316’900 |
10’000 |
16’317’100 |
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1’400’400 |
14’916’700 |
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0 |
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Asia (Selected Situations) |
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0 |
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18. Afghanistan Region |
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680’000 |
2’715’000 |
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3’395’000 |
Displaced in Kabul at high risk with high levels of waiting. |
75’000 |
3’320’000 |
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20. Bhutanese Refugees In Nepal |
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87’000 |
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87’000 |
The improved food basket is probably reducing Incidence of micronutrient
deficienc(...). |
2’000 |
85’000 |
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19. Bangladesh |
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84’000 |
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84’000 |
Repatriation for these refugees Is now underway. |
-106’000 |
190’000 |
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21. Southern Iraq |
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194’000 |
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28’000 |
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222’000 |
Those In Marshes considered at high risk. |
0 |
222’000 |
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From |
To |
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Angola |
Benin |
Burundi |
Cote d’Ivoire |
Ethiopia |
Ghana |
Guinea |
Kenya |
Liberia |
Malawi |
Mozambique |
Rwanda |
Sierra Leone |
Somalia |
South Africa |
Sudan |
Tanzania |
Togo |
Uganda |
Zaire |
Zambia |
Zimbabwe |
TOTAL |
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Angola |
3’200 |
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41 |
6 |
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3’247 |
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Benin |
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0 |
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Burundi |
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300 |
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89 |
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110 |
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499 |
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Cote d’Ivoire |
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0 |
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Ethiopia |
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11 |
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10 |
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200 |
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221 |
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Ghana |
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180 |
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180 |
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Guinea |
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0 |
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Kenya |
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0 |
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Liberia |
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330 |
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15 |
450 |
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1’800 |
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2’595 |
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Malawi |
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0 |
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Mozambique |
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50 |
1’500 |
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5 |
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36 |
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20 |
1’611 |
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Rwanda |
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193 |
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1750 |
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597 |
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5 |
1’021 |
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3’566 |
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Sierra Leone |
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153 |
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100 |
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500 |
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753 |
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Somalia |
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259 |
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191 |
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600 |
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1’050 |
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South Africa |
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0 |
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Sudan |
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51 |
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29 |
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1’200 |
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310 |
62 |
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1’652 |
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Tanzania |
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0 |
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Togo |
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49 |
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84 |
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133 |
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Uganda |
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2 |
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2 |
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Zaire |
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13 |
600 |
7 |
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620 |
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Zambia |
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0 |
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Zimbabwe |
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0 |
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TOTAL |
3’200 |
49 |
493 |
330 |
321 |
279 |
603 |
230 |
1’900 |
50 |
1’500 |
1’750 |
500 |
600 |
5 |
1’400 |
722 |
0 |
328 |
1’836 |
13 |
20 |
16’129 |
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NOTES:
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(1) This chart is intended to include major population groups in Africa
(i.e. over 100.000 people affected from country of origin). |
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(2) The breakdowns between the origins of the refugees in Guinea and
Zambia are estimates. |
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(3) Boxes on the diagonal (bold outline) show internally displaced populations.
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(4) Numbers referred to in the text are usually by the country where
the population is located (i.e. column totals). |
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For the regional situations of Burundi/Rwanda and Mozambique the description
is by country of origin (i.e. row totals). |
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Figure 1 - REFUGEE AND DISPLACED POPULATIONS - Selected Areas in Africa (April 95)
Figure 3 - A. Angola
Figure 3 - B. Burundi/Rwanda Region
Figure 3 - C. Kenya
Figure 3 - D. Liberia
Figure 3 - E. Mozambique
Figure 3 - F. Sudan
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Results of Surveys Quoted in April 1995 RNIS Report (#10) |
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Survey |
Dale |
% Wasted* |
% Severely |
Mortality |
Other data |
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Conducted by |
Wasted* |
(/10,000/day) |
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1. Angola |
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a. Luena, Moxico |
MSF-B |
Dec.94 |
13.5 |
3.4 |
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2.6% of wasting measured was oedema. |
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b. Luena. Moxico |
WFP |
Apr.95 |
20.3 |
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Information from WFP Weekly Update. |
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c. Huambo |
CONCERN |
Jan.95 |
7.9 |
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d. Melange |
CONCERN |
Jan.95 |
2.8 |
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4. Burundi/Rwanda Region |
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a. Rumuvu Camp (Burundi) |
AICF |
Dec.94 |
1.0 |
0 |
0.3/10,000/day |
Under-five mortality rate was 0.5/10.000/day. |
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b. Rumuvu 2 Camp (Burundi) |
AICF |
Jan.95 |
2.8 |
0.6 |
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c. Kibezi Camp (Burundi) |
AICF |
Feb.95 |
1.6 |
0 |
0.5/10.000/day |
Under-five mortality rote was 1.5/10.000/day. |
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d. Magara Camp (Burundi) |
AICF |
Feb.95 |
2.4 |
0.6 |
0.3/10.000/day |
Under-five mortality rate was 0.7/10.000/day. |
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e. Kahindo Camp (Goma. Zaire) |
MSF-B |
Apr.95 |
6.4 |
3.2 |
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f. Mugunga Camp (Goma. Zaire) |
UNHCR |
Mar.95 |
1.8 |
1.3 |
0.9/10.000/day |
Under-five mortality rate: 1.97/10.000/day. (Note: mortality rates from
Feb) |
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g. Katale Camp (Goma. Zaire) |
MSF-H |
Apr.95 |
2.2 |
1.0 |
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No oedema was seen during the survey. |
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h. Kituku Camp (Goma. Zaire) |
MSF-H |
Apr.95 |
1.3 |
0.3 |
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No oedema was seen during the survey. |
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7. Ethiopia |
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a. Displaced Camps - Addis Ababa |
GOAL |
Jan.95 |
3.2 |
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8. Kenya |
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a. Ho Camp |
MSF-F |
Mar.95 |
15.4 |
1.9 |
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b. Dagahale Camp |
MSF-F |
Mar.95 |
6.5 |
3.0 |
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9. Liberia Region |
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a. Montserrado County. Liberia |
MSF-H |
Apr.95 |
7.3 |
1.2 |
0.89/10.000/day |
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b. Tabou. Cote d’Ivoire (refugee pop) |
MSF-F |
Jan.95 |
14.8 |
4.5 |
2/10.000/day |
Under-five mortality rate was 5.6/10.000/day. |
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c. Tabou. Cote d’Ivoire (resident pop) |
MSF-F |
Jan.95 |
5.4 |
0.4 |
1.5/10.000/day |
Under-five mortality rate was 1.9/10.000/day. |
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11. Mozambique Region |
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a. Angonia District |
WV |
Jan.95 |
7.7 |
3.7 |
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b. Mutarara North |
MSF-B |
Feb.95 |
11.9 |
2.7 |
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c. Alua |
WV |
Feb.95 |
14.6 |
2.8 |
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12. Shaba/Kasai Regions, Zaire |
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a. Likasi |
MSF-B |
Feb.95 |
7.7 |
1.1 |
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Continuation in a trend toward Improved nutritional status of this group.
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b. Mwene Ditu |
MSF-B |
Mar.95 |
13.9 |
2.7 |
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13. Somalia |
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a. Mogadishu |
AICF |
Nov.94 |
11.1 |
2.1 |
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14. Sudan |
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a. Tonj (S Sudan) |
WV |
Dec.94 |
4.4 (80%) |
0.7(70%) |
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Measles immunisation coverage of 6.7%. |
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15. Uganda |
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a. Koboko |
MSF-H |
Feb.95 |
7.2 |
2.5 |
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18. Afghanistan Region |
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a. Jalalabad Camps |
ICRC |
Feb.95 |
28 (QUAC Stick) |
3 (QUAC Stick) |
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Problems with water supply noted. |
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* wt/ht unless specified; cut-off=n.s. means not specified but
usually -2SD wt/ht for wasting and -3SD wt/ht for severe wasting |
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NOTES
1. Angola
a. This was a random cluster survey conducted by MSF-Belgium in March 1995. A total of 937 children 6 months to 5 years old were measured. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
b. This information was included in the WFP Weekly Telex. No further details are currently available.
c and d. This information was received through a personnel communication, and no further details are currently available.
4. Burundi
a. This survey was conducted by AICF in December 1994. A total of 880 children 6-59 months old were included in the survey. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z. scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
b. This survey was carried out by AICF in January 1995. This survey aimed to measure all the children in the camp. A total of 353 children 6-59 months old were included. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z. scores and/or oedema.
c. This survey was carried out by AICF in February 1995. A total of 865 children 6-59 months old were included in the survey. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
d. This survey was carried out by AICF in February 1995. A total of 1372 children 6-59 months old were included in the survey. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
e. This survey was carried out by MSF-Belgium in April 1995. No further details are currently available.
f. This survey was carried out by UNHCR in March 1995. This was a cluster survey that included 772 children 6-59 months old. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
g. This survey was carried out by MSF-Holland in April 1995. This survey measured children 65cm-110cm in height Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
h. This survey was carried out by MSF-Holland in April 1995. It included 780 children. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
7. Ethiopia
a. This survey was conducted by GOAL at the end of January. Wasting was defined as 80% weight for length, and a total of 880 children were included in the survey.
8. Kenya
a. This survey was carried out by MSF-France in March 1995. A total of 629 children were included in the survey. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
b. This survey was carried out by MSF-France in March 1995. A total of 601 children were included in the survey. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
9. Liberia Region
a. This survey was carried out by MSF-Holland at the end of April 1995. No further details are currently available.
b and c. This survey was carried out by MSF-France and EPICENTRE in January 1995. This was a random cluster survey that included children 6-59 months old. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
11. Mozambique Region
a. This survey was carried out by World Vision in January 1995. No further details are currently available.
b. This survey was carried out by MSF-Belgium in February 1995. No further details are currently available.
c. This survey was carried out by World Vision in February 1995. No further details are currently available.
12. Shaba/Kasi Regions
a. This survey was conducted by MSF-Belgium in February 1995. A total of 443 children 6-59 months old were measured. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
b. This survey was carried out by MSF-Belgium in March 1995. A total of 920 children 6-59 months old were measured. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
13. Somalia
a. This survey was conducted by AICF in November 1994. This was a random cluster survey that measured 477 children 6-59 months old. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
14. Sudan
a. This survey was carried out by World Vision in December 1994. It was a cluster survey measuring 433 children 75-115 cms in height. Wasting was defined as <80% weight/height and severe wasting <70%.
15. Uganda
a. This cluster survey was carried out by MSF-Holland in February 1995. A total of 600 children 6-59 months old were included. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2z scores and or oedema and severe wasting was defined as <-3z scores and/or oedema.
18. Afghanistan
a. This information is from a personal communication, and no further details are available.
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Seasonality in Sub-Saharan Africa* |
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Country |
Climate/Rainy Season/Harvest |
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Angola |
Coastal area desert, SW semi-arid, rest of country: rains
Sept-April |
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Burundi |
Three crop seasons: Sept-Jan, Feb-Jun, and Jul-Aug |
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CAR |
Rains March-Nov |
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Djibouti |
Arid Climate |
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Ethiopia |
Two rainy seasons February to May and June to
October |
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Kenya |
N-E is semi-arid to arid, Central and SW rains: March-May and
Nov-Dec |
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Liberia |
Rains March-Nov |
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Mozambique |
Coast is semi-arid, rest wet-dry. Harvest May |
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Rwanda |
Rains Feb-May with Aug harvest and Sept-Nov with Jan
harvest |
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Sierra Leone |
Rains March-Oct. |
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Somalia |
Two seasons: April to August (harvest) and October to
January/February (harvest) |
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Sudan |
Rains April-Oct |
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Northern |
Rains begin May/June |
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Southern |
Rains begin March/April |
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Togo |
Two rainy seasons in S, one in N. Harvest August |
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Uganda |
Rains Mar-Oct |
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Zaire |
Tropical climate. Harvest in N; November; in S
January |
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SOURCES: |
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FAO, ”Food Supply Situation and Crop Prospects in
Sub-Saharan Africa”, Special Report; No 4/5, Dec. 90. |
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FAO, “FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission to
Somalia” 9 Dec 94 |
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FAO, “FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission to
Burundi” 16 Dec 94 |
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FAO, “FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission to
Ethiopia” 16 Dec 94 |
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FAO, “FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission to
Sudan” 22 Dec 94 |
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FAO, “FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission to
Rwanda” 21 Dec 94 |
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