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;...

Effective interventions exist to break this cycle, like insecticide treated bednets (ITN) and intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy (IPTp). In recent years, increased attention to and funding for malaria control has resulted in a significant improvement in the coverage of malaria interventions, particularly for children. Further reduction of the burden of malaria and mal...