Cameroon Humanitarian Situation Report
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Cameroon Humanitarian Situation Report SITUATION IN NUMBERS Highlights November 2017 The 11th round of the Displacement Tracking Matrix 1,800,000 exercise presented an IDP figure of 241,987 and returnee # of children in need of humanitarian figure of 63,692, both showing a significant increase assistance 2,900,000 compared to the round 10 conducted in August of the same # of people in need year. (Cameroon Humanitarian Needs Overview 2017) A girl child held in custody in Mokolo Prison under the Displacement suspicion of association with Boko Haram was released 241,987 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the detention with the support of UNICEF (DTM 11, Oct 2017) implementing partner ALDEPA. 63,692 Response in Waza, Logone and Chari department, where Returnees UNICEF assessed the needs on 4 October is ongoing in the (DTM 11, Oct 2017) areas of Education, Nutrition and WASH, with WASH 88,816 reaching as many as 30,000 people. Health, although Nigerian Refugees in rural areas identified as the priority need, has a funding gap of over (UNHCR, Cameroon Factsheet, Nov 2017) 20,000 USD. 231,159 CAR Refugees in the East, Adamawa and North regions in rural areas UNICEF’s Response with Partners (UNHCR, Cameroon Factsheet, Nov 2017) Sector UNICEF Indicator 2017 Total 2017 Total UNICEF Appeal 2017 Target Results* Target Results* US$ 23.7 million WASH: Number of affected people with a sustainable access to drinking 241,000 152,805 55,000 47,605 water, to address their vulnerabilities EDUCATION: Number of children aged Funding gap Funds 3-17 years accessing quality formal or 316,592 168,540 221,500 168,270 US$ 13.2 m received non-formal basic education Funding US$ 7.6 m NUTRITION: Number of children aged requirement 6 to 59 months with severe acute 56,627 55,356 58,640 55,356 US$ 23.7m malnutrition (SAM) admitted for treatment Carry-over US$ 2.9 m CHILD PROTECTION: Number of children reached with psychosocial 229,379 115,852 105,800 76,679 support through child-friendly spaces *Funds available includes funding received for the current appeal year as well as the carry-forward from the previous year. *Total results are cumulative Situation Overview & Humanitarian Needs Impact of the Lake Chad Basin Crisis: Round 11 of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) exercise was conducted by IOM from 2-13 October 2017 in the Far North region. The newly released results presented the IDP figure of 241,987, an increase of 4,020 compared to the round 10 from August 2017, and the returnee figure of 63,692, equally showing an increase of 2,602. The trend remains the same and the biggest concentration of IDPs is found in Logone and Chari department (53% of total). The increase of returnees, however, needs to be carefully analysed to assess the impact of the security situation in the region. Based on an assessment that took place on 4 October in Waza, Logone and Chari department, a response plan targeting 30,000 people including IDPs, returnees and host community has been developed and the response started in the areas of Education, Nutrition and WASH. WASH has so far reached the maximum number of beneficiaries, with 30,000 people benefiting from the hygiene promotion activities. Despite the fact that it was identified as a priority need, Health has a funding gap of over 20,000 USD. The authorities decided to relocate the returnees in Mozogo, Mayo Tsanaga department, including 245 children who fled the captivity of Boko Haram to a new IDP site in Zamai in the near future. This site has limited services available at the moment: 2 water points near the site were rehabilitated by the NGO CARE and 25 latrines were built through UNHCR with support of UNICEF. There is a health centre which has received nutritional supplies from UNICEF and one school nearby, which is unable to accommodate all the children. Similarly, the authorities decided to relocate all the IDPs in Kolofata, Mayo Sava department, to a new IDP site, which has very limited access to services. So far, some 3,000 out of 12,000 IDPs have been relocated to this new site. The biggest gap in services remains water provision. UNICEF, in collaboration with OCHA/UNHCR, is negotiating with the local authorities and the WASH Sectorial Group to contribute to the cost of water supply. UNICEF will continue to advocate for the re-integration of returnees in Mozogo into their communities of origin after they would have received adequate support, while providing access to basic services if they are relocated to a new IDP site. For IDPs relocated to a site in Kolofata, UNICEF continues to advocate for their freedom of movement, among other concerns, while supporting the government to lead on the provision of basic services. Impact of the CAR crisis: In East region, 509 refugees from Central African Republic (CAR) arrived in Cameroon since October in four border areas (Gbiti, Wissambo, Bombe Pana and Boma) and have been pre-registered by UNHCR. Of these, 56% are children (140 boys and 144 girls) and 25% are under the age of 5. A joint UNICEF, UNHCR and WFP needs assessment indicates diarrheal diseases and febrile infections among children, reported cases of acute malnutrition and psychosocial disorders, limited access to drinking water and the presence of 158 children (who are part of 509 pre-registered refugees) who are out of school. During the mission, it was also learned that 145 additional individuals had newly arrived and are awaiting registration in Gbiti and Boma. In Garoua-Boulaï, East region, discussions between UNICEF and the refugees’ representative and the responsible of the local social centre have confirmed the resurgence of the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Garoua-Boulaï. UNICEF is working with the Regional Delegation of Social Affairs and the UN WOMEN to address this issue. According to the refugees’ representative, refugees continue to arrive in Garoua Boulai, but continue their journey towards towns/villages, such as Betare Oya and Ndokayo, where they believe to have a higher change of being registered. Estimated Population in Need of Humanitarian Assistance Cameroon Humanitarian Needs Overview 2017 *SMART 2017 & UNHCR Standardised Expanded Nutrition Survey (SENS) 2016 Start of humanitarian response: November 2013 Total Male Female Total Population in Need 2,900,000 1,400,000 1,500,000 Children (Under 18) 1,822,000 902,000 920,000 Children Under Five* 493,000 238,000 255,000 Children 6 to 23 months* 203,000 98,000 105,000 Pregnant and lactating women* 261,000 - 261,000 Humanitarian Leadership and Coordination At the national level, emergency coordination is led by the Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator (HC/RC) and supported by OCHA. Under the leadership of OCHA, the humanitarian needs are quantified and humanitarian strategic response plans developed and coordinated. At the sectoral level, UNICEF and the Government are co-leading the nutrition, WASH and education sectors, as well as the sub-sectoral group for child protection. At the field level, UNHCR leads inter-sector coordination, which addresses particularly challenges and gaps both for refugees, IDPs and host communities in the Far North. This extends into the coordination of the humanitarian response to the Central African Republic refugee crisis in the regions of the East and Adamawa. UNHCR organizes bimonthly meetings with other humanitarian actors, to consolidate data and harmonize interventions. Humanitarian Strategy In 2017, UNICEF will focus on strengthening the resilience of Cameroonian communities, while addressing both the humanitarian and development needs of the affected regions. By working with all strata of society, in partnership with communities as well as local government, UNICEF will implement programs that address prevailing needs, while being responsive to any changes in context. UNICEF will build strategic partnerships with local NGOs who are able to reach populations that might otherwise be unreachable. This approach – the nexus between humanitarian and development programming – includes early warning indicators. An underlying criterion is an integrated approach, which will ensure that communities, particularly IDPs and unregistered refugees, receive a package that addresses all their basic needs. Children will have their educational needs met, receive psychosocial support to cope with their traumas and displacement, and have their primary health needs met. UNICEF is making 2017 a transition year, moving towards this comprehensive shift in program approach. As such, UNICEF will move towards reaching more communities in isolated areas. It will shift towards building the skills of national and sub-national partners, both government and civil society. Finally, UNICEF intends to explore innovative approaches to increase community involvement in programs, reach and accountability. Summary Analysis of Programme Response Lake Chad Basin Crisis Nutrition The results of the 2017 SMART nutrition survey were validated by the ministry: 1.1% SAM (Severe Acute Malnutrition) prevalence representing an alert situation, while Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) prevalence presenting an acceptable rate. For the reporting month, total of 9,117 were admitted for SAM treatment; however, 6,634 cases of these were admitted in the previous months but reported with delay. Over the month, 157 Croix Rouge Camerounaise (CRC) volunteers from Mayo Tsanaga and Mayo Sava departments were trained on the community component of Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) and on the promotion of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF). WASH The construction of 16 gender sensitive latrines was completed in 3 schools and 2 health centers of Kousseri in Logone and Chari department. As a result, access to basic sanitation has been improved for 2,765 students including 135 IDP children. In November, through the construction and use of 66 new latrines equipped with handwashing material, access to basic sanitation has been improved for about 330 inhabitants in Logone and Chari department.