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Yemen’s cholera caseload continues to increase rapidly, with more than 140,000 suspected cases and 989 related deaths in 20 governorates since late April. Approximately one-half of all cholera cases are among children 15 years of age and younger. The UN again emphasizes the need for Al Hudaydah Port to remain open due to concern for future imports
IDP camps in Nigeria’s Banki town host more than 42,000 people. Population influxes to Nigeria’s Pulka town strain already limited resources, notably water and shelter. Attack against IDPs in Cameroon’s Mayo-Sava Department results in at least nine civilian deaths. Health officials record 770 hepatitis E cases in Niger’s Diffa Region from January–May
USG announces additional $45 million for the Nigeria humanitarian response. More than 11,800 people relocate to Nigeria’s Banki town from Cameroon in May. WFP continues providing emergency food assistance to IDPs and refugees across the Lake Chad Basin Region. International donors contribute $24 million to the Nigerian Humanitarian Fund
Ongoing violence displaces an additional 200,000 people in April. Health actors report suspected cholera cases in Aburoc. US government (USG) announces $142 million in new humanitarian assistance.
Renewed outbreak of cholera spreads in 19 governorates, with more than 41,900 suspected cases recorded since late April. US government (USG) contributes an additional $77.1 million to support emergency relief operations in Yemen. Humanitarian agencies, including USG partners, provide life-saving assistance to approximately 4.8 million people from January to early May.
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