MSF ‘overwhelmed’ in Ethiopia’s southwest following aid cuts
Summary
Humanitarian aid cuts in southwestern Ethiopia are causing problems in refugee camps, leading to more cases of child hunger and malaria. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reports a significant rise in children needing care at their feeding centers due to the closure of essential services in the area.Key Facts
- Humanitarian aid cuts have forced the shutdown of nutrition programs in four out of seven refugee camps in Ethiopia's Gambella region.
- MSF has observed a 55% increase in child admissions at its feeding center in the Kule refugee camp compared to the previous year.
- Approximately 80,000 children under five are at risk of severe malnutrition due to these closures.
- Patient visits to the Kule camp have nearly increased by 60% compared to 2024.
- Ethiopia's Gambella region hosts nearly 400,000 refugees, with many being South Sudanese.
- MSF expects a rise in malaria cases during the rainy season due to reduced disease prevention efforts.
- There has been a 125% increase in malaria cases since July, with half of these patients coming from nearby refugee camps.
- Overcrowding and poor sanitation are increasing health risks among refugees.
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