Unicef Emergency Programmes
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Ethiopia is facing a major humanitarian crisis. The effects of prolonged drought in southern and south-eastern parts of the country (Somali Region, Borena, Bale and South Omo zones) are being increasingly manifested in starvation, severe malnutrition and depletion of assets. In parts of Somali region, population migrations in search of food, potable water and basic health care are taking place; 10,000 people have reportedly moved into Gode town from outlying Denan and Fik areas. To the west, in Borena, Bale and South Omo zones, pastoral communities are facing similar problems including high loss of livestock and mounting food requirements. Earlier this year, the Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Commission (DPPC) estimated that 900,000 Mts. of food aid would be required for 8 million people country-wide in 2000 including 1.4 million children under age five. This includes typically drought prone highland areas of central and northern Ethiopia, reeling from the effects of poor short rainy seasons since the mid-1990s. In areas hard hit by drought, basic services are severely stretched, malnutrition has become widespread and vulnerability to disease and mortality are on the increase. Child school enrolment is being affected, threatening to reverse notable gains of the last few years.
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