Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06NAIROBI1875
2006-05-02 12:35:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Nairobi
Cable title:
USAID/OFDA Southern Somalia Humanitarian Update
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UNCLAS NAIROBI 001875
SIPDIS
AIDAC AFDROUGHT
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NGAREY
STATE PASS TO USAID/W
USAID/W FOR AA/DCHA, WGARVELINK, LROGERS
DCHA/OFDA FOR GGOTTLIEB, PMORRIS, CGOTTSCHALK, KCHANNELL
DCHA/FFP FOR JDWORKEN, MANDERSON
AFR/EA FOR JBORNS
USUN FOR EMALY
ADDIS ABABA FOR JAUGSBERGER
BRUSSELS FOR PLERNER
ROME FOR FODAG
GENEVA FOR NKYLOH
NSC FOR JMELINE, TSHORTLEY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID SO
SUBJECT: USAID/OFDA Southern Somalia Humanitarian Update
Summary
UNCLAS NAIROBI 001875
SIPDIS
AIDAC AFDROUGHT
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NGAREY
STATE PASS TO USAID/W
USAID/W FOR AA/DCHA, WGARVELINK, LROGERS
DCHA/OFDA FOR GGOTTLIEB, PMORRIS, CGOTTSCHALK, KCHANNELL
DCHA/FFP FOR JDWORKEN, MANDERSON
AFR/EA FOR JBORNS
USUN FOR EMALY
ADDIS ABABA FOR JAUGSBERGER
BRUSSELS FOR PLERNER
ROME FOR FODAG
GENEVA FOR NKYLOH
NSC FOR JMELINE, TSHORTLEY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID SO
SUBJECT: USAID/OFDA Southern Somalia Humanitarian Update
Summary
1. Somalia is experiencing the worst drought in a decade, compounded
Malnutrition Rising
While food insecurity is chronic throughout southern Somalia, malnutr
In Gedo Region, the USAID-supported Food Security Analysis Unit (FSAU
In Bay Region, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Switzerland conducted a
In Bakool Region, FSAU, Action Contre la Faim (ACF),and the U.N. Chi
Between January and March, however, USAID/OFDA partners report that a
In Juba Valley Region, FSAU sentinel site surveillance reveals that a
In response to increasing reports of malnutrition in southern Somalia
Drought Affecting Health
Malnourished and drought-weakened communities are increasingly suscep
Polio resurfaced in Somalia for the first time since 2002. WHO confi
WHO also reported an increase in measles cases treated at health faci
Water Remains Scarce
Access to safe water is a cross-cutting issue, affecting livelihoods,
From April 15 to 20, USAID/OFDA partner Adventist Development and Rel
U.N. agencies, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC),a
USAID/OFDA has partnered with UNICEF to carry out emergency water int
Depleted Livestock, Agriculture, and Livelihoods
Limited access to potable water remains critical and household food s
USAID/OFDA partners note that cattle deaths were above normal levels
To mitigate the effects of high livestock mortality and low prices, d
USAID/OFDA partner World Concern, operational in Juba riverine areas,
To help prepare farmers for the current planting season, World Vision
Rains Begin
The long rains arrived in full force in April in parts southern and n
FEWS NET reports that rainfall was 60 to 100 percent above normal bet
Localized flash floods occurred along the Juba and Shabelle rivers as
USAID/OFDA patners report that scattered rains are replenishing water
According to World Vision, in the agricultural districts of Tieglow,
Conclusions and Recommendations
Although the long rainy season is generally off to a good start, it i
The humanitarian situation and response in southern Somalia requires
If the long rains are below normal, increased numbers of vulnerable p
Food assistance will be vital throughout the year to prevent a furthe
Aside from food assistance, USAID/OFDA, through partner UNICEF, is ad
In addition to support for water, health, and nutrition, livelihood s
BELLAMY
SIPDIS
AIDAC AFDROUGHT
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NGAREY
STATE PASS TO USAID/W
USAID/W FOR AA/DCHA, WGARVELINK, LROGERS
DCHA/OFDA FOR GGOTTLIEB, PMORRIS, CGOTTSCHALK, KCHANNELL
DCHA/FFP FOR JDWORKEN, MANDERSON
AFR/EA FOR JBORNS
USUN FOR EMALY
ADDIS ABABA FOR JAUGSBERGER
BRUSSELS FOR PLERNER
ROME FOR FODAG
GENEVA FOR NKYLOH
NSC FOR JMELINE, TSHORTLEY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID SO
SUBJECT: USAID/OFDA Southern Somalia Humanitarian Update
Summary
1. Somalia is experiencing the worst drought in a decade, compounded
Malnutrition Rising
While food insecurity is chronic throughout southern Somalia, malnutr
In Gedo Region, the USAID-supported Food Security Analysis Unit (FSAU
In Bay Region, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Switzerland conducted a
In Bakool Region, FSAU, Action Contre la Faim (ACF),and the U.N. Chi
Between January and March, however, USAID/OFDA partners report that a
In Juba Valley Region, FSAU sentinel site surveillance reveals that a
In response to increasing reports of malnutrition in southern Somalia
Drought Affecting Health
Malnourished and drought-weakened communities are increasingly suscep
Polio resurfaced in Somalia for the first time since 2002. WHO confi
WHO also reported an increase in measles cases treated at health faci
Water Remains Scarce
Access to safe water is a cross-cutting issue, affecting livelihoods,
From April 15 to 20, USAID/OFDA partner Adventist Development and Rel
U.N. agencies, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC),a
USAID/OFDA has partnered with UNICEF to carry out emergency water int
Depleted Livestock, Agriculture, and Livelihoods
Limited access to potable water remains critical and household food s
USAID/OFDA partners note that cattle deaths were above normal levels
To mitigate the effects of high livestock mortality and low prices, d
USAID/OFDA partner World Concern, operational in Juba riverine areas,
To help prepare farmers for the current planting season, World Vision
Rains Begin
The long rains arrived in full force in April in parts southern and n
FEWS NET reports that rainfall was 60 to 100 percent above normal bet
Localized flash floods occurred along the Juba and Shabelle rivers as
USAID/OFDA patners report that scattered rains are replenishing water
According to World Vision, in the agricultural districts of Tieglow,
Conclusions and Recommendations
Although the long rainy season is generally off to a good start, it i
The humanitarian situation and response in southern Somalia requires
If the long rains are below normal, increased numbers of vulnerable p
Food assistance will be vital throughout the year to prevent a furthe
Aside from food assistance, USAID/OFDA, through partner UNICEF, is ad
In addition to support for water, health, and nutrition, livelihood s
BELLAMY