Niger Humanitarian Situation Report
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NIGER Niger Humanitarian Situation Report @UNICEFNiger/IslamanAbdouSoumaila January 2019 SITUATION IN NUMBERS Highlights 31 January 2019 ▪ An attack by non-state armed groups (NSAG) in Baga and Cross 1.26 million (Nigeria) on January 19th led to the displacement of 379 families to 3 children in need of humanitarian assistance different sites in the municipalities of Nguigmi and Kablewa, Diffa in Niger region, Niger. 65 additional household fled internally to the Chetimari 2.3 million municipality, due to another attack by NSAG in Kuble Damara people in need (OCHA, HRP Niger, 2019) ▪ At the border with Mali, about 100 households fled on January 17th from the Assidamat, Tazaye, Intagamat. The threats and ultimatum given 380,166 by NSAG one week before the incident, are believed to have led to this Children affected by SAM nationwide displacement to the locality of Miel Cimint (50 km west Abala) (OCHA, HRP Niger, 2019) ▪ In January 2019, the Rapid Response Mechanism (ACF, ACTED, DRC, 29,430 IRC, the Ministry of Humanitarian Action and Disaster Relief - MAH / Internally displaced children in Tillabery / Tahoua, out of GC, OCHA, UNICEF and WFP), conducted 10 multisectoral evaluations and provided assistance through non-food items (2,708 families), 53,510 shelter (380 families), food aid (14,050 people), and WASH (9,350 IDPs in Tillabery / Tahoua (cluster protection, 28/12/18) people) in 3 regions. 69,393 ▪ In Niger, 704 cases of measles were reported during the month of Internally displaced children in Diffa, out of January with no deaths, and 70 cases of meningitis with 3 deaths. 104,288 UNICEF supported measles vaccination in Diffa and Bosso health IDPs in Diffa (DREC, July 2018, covering 97 districts from December 31st to January 5th which reached 135,128 sites) children UNICEF’s Response with Partners UNICEF Appeal 2019 US$ 45.9 million UNICEF Sector/Cluster *Cumulative results since 1st UNICEF Total Cluster Total Funding status* (US$) January 2019 Target Results* Target Results* Received in Nutrition: # of children <5 with January: 0$ SAM admitted for treatment in 380,166 24,149 380,166 24,149 Carry-over: Niger $9.9M (22%) Health: # of children <5 accessing 125,000 4,526 n/a n/a life-saving services in Niger WASH: # of people with access to 120,000 16,623 168,000 18,123 Required: safe water in Niger $45.9M Child Protection: #of children reached with psychosocial support, 25,000 0 75,000 5,746 including access to child-friendly Funding gap : spaces in Niger $36.0M (78%) Education: # of out of school boys and girls (4-17 years) affected by 68,300 1,072 136,700 1,072 * Funds available includes funding received crisis accessing education against current appeal as well as carry-forward from previous year. Situation Overview & Humanitarian Needs According to the 2019 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO), 2.3 million people in Niger need humanitarian assistance, including 1.3 children. The needs analysis shows the persistence of five major crises affecting the country: food insecurity (1.5 million people estimated in need), malnutrition (1.8 million people), epidemics (600,000 children), floods (170,000 people) and population movements due to conflict or migration (478,000 people). In 2019, 50 per cent of people in need in the Niger will be located in the three regions affected by population movement—Diffa, Tahoua and Tillabéry. While fewer people (nearly 25,000) are expected to be displaced in Diffa Region than in previous years, the fragile security and humanitarian situations at the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali (Tillabéry and Tahoua regions) are expected to worsen. An estimated 100,000 additional people may be displaced in 2019, adding to the 48,000 already displaced. In a context of persistently high prevalence of acute malnutrition with rapid population growth, and despite the gradual phase-out of international NGOs and some humanitarian donors, UNICEF continues to support the SAM treatment program, providing lifesaving services to a large number of children nationwide. In 2019, the nutrition sector estimates that 380,166 will need a treatment provided by a health facility. Estimated Affected Lake Chad Basin (LCB) crisis Mali crisis National Population (National) (Diffa region) (Tillabery and Tahoua regions) Based on HRP/HNO 2019 Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Affected Population 2,300,000 1,170,000 1,130,000 469,000 239,000 230,000 717,000 366,000 351,000 Children Affected <18 1,260,000 643,000 617,000 258,000 132,000 126,000 394,000 201,000 193,000 Children <5 380,166 188,943 191,223 84,890 42,190 42,700 131,337 65,274 66,063 Children 6 to 23 months 66,818 33,209 33,609 23,750 11,804 11,946 13,800 6,859 6,941 Pregnant and lactating 20,256 20,256 303,757 303,757 13,576 13,576 women Humanitarian Leadership and Coordination In Niger, UNICEF leads the Education and WASH Clusters, and the Child Protection Sub-Cluster in close collaboration with government counterparts. And UNICEF co-leads the Nutrition Technical Working Group/Cluster with the government. UNICEF supports sub-national authorities for the timely and efficient management of sectoral working groups, particularly, but not exclusively, in Diffa, Maradi and Agadez where UNICEF field offices are located, as well as in Tillabery and Tahoua through the support of cluster leads and field office technical staff. UNICEF is also a proactive member of the Health Cluster and the NFI/Shelter Working Group. UNICEF participates in the common framework of the RRM project along with four international NGOs (ACF, ACTED, DRC AND IRC), OCHA and WFP, as well as with the Ministry of Humanitarian Action and Disaster Relief (MAH/GC). In the RRM, UNICEF’s is responsible for the procurement of Non-food Items and WASH kits, and for the provision of the overall technical leadership. Additionally, UNICEF provides technical, financial and in-kind support to the MAH/GC and to the Department of Civil Defense, to strengthen their capacity to manage and coordinate humanitarian crises, as well as to prepare for and respond to floods. Humanitarian Strategy UNICEF responds to both chronic and acute crises in the Niger. In 2019, an increasing focus is put on the strengthening and operationalization of the linkages between humanitarian action and development programming, particularly in the Diffa region. Emergency capacity to respond to acute crises is increased through the RRM. In Tahoua and Tillabéry regions, strategic partnerships and innovative community-based approaches are identified to help UNICEF and partners overcome access challenges and reach vulnerable populations with multi-sectoral support. UNICEF continues to strengthen national health and nutrition systems to deliver services in emergencies, including severe acute malnutrition (SAM) prevention and treatment, measles and polio vaccination and free health care for children under 5 years. UNICEF prioritizes the access to quality school services for children affected by crises and schools’ resilience building. Conflict- affected children receive comprehensive child protection services. The cholera prevention package is strengthened and access to safe water includes both immediate and durable solutions. UNICEF maintains its preparedness capacity through contingency stocks, partnerships and human and financial resources; and a cash transfer strategy is developed Page 2 and implemented. Efforts focuses also on strengthening coordination and leveraging resources for prevention and risk mitigation Summary Analysis of Programme Response Nutrition Lake Chad Basin crisis (Diffa region) In the Diffa region, UNICEF continues to ensure equitable access to quality nutritional care for girls and boys that suffer from SAM. As of end of January 2019 (week 5), 1,044 under-five children suffering from SAM were admitted to rehabilitation centers (both outpatient and inpatient facilities) out of a target of 15,635 children for 2019 (6.7% of the annual target), including 30 cases with medical complications. Compared to the same period (week 1 to 5) in 2018, a decrease of 74% (85 children) and 22% (290 children) was observed in both inpatient and outpatient facilities. Mali border crisis (Tahoua and Tillabery regions) As of end of January (week 5), 6,637 under-five children suffering from SAM were admitted to rehabilitation centers (both outpatient and inpatient facilities) in Tahoua et Tillabery region (6.7% of the annual target), including 787 cases with medical complications. Compared to the same period (week 1 to 5) in 2018, a decrease of 74% (85 children) and 22% (290 children) was observed in both inpatient and outpatient facilities respectively. National crisis As of end of January (week 5), 24,149 under-five children suffering from SAM were admitted for treatment nationwide (6.2% of the annual target). Among these children, 2,617 cases (10.8%) presented medical complications (admitted for inpatient therapeutic care), while 21,532 cases (89.2%) were admitted for outpatient therapeutic care. Compared to the same period last year (week 1-5), a decrease in admissions of 3.4% is observed in inpatient care while no variation is observed in outpatient facilities. Health Lake Chad Basin crisis (Diffa region) In January, UNICEF supported measles vaccination in Diffa and Bosso health districts and is working with the Ministry of Health for the establishment of a buffer stock to facilitate the response to measles epidemics. In the Diffa region, UNICEF provided essential medicines for under-five children for the treatment of malaria, diarrhea and respiratory infections to 51 health facilities (out of 55, with 4 closed due to insecurity) and through mobile clinics in 3 health districts out of 6 in the region (Goudoumaria, Mainé and Diffa). As end of January, 3,815 under-five children have utilized health services and 117 children benefitted from mobile health services.