JUBA, South Sudan, 06 December 2021 / PRN Africa / — HIGHLIGHTS
As of the end of November, 854,000 people were reported as affected since May in 33 of the 78 counties. Flood-affected people in hotspot areas, such as in Bentiu in Unity State, remain very vulnerable as floodwaters continue to rise.
Sub-national violence in Tambura County, Western Equatoria, has displaced some 80,000 people since June. The violence severely impacted health services in the area, depriving thousands of people’s access to essential healthcare.
The latest IDP baseline published by the International Organization for Migration indicated that an estimated 2 million people are internally displaced, up from 1.71 million people recorded in March. The increase is likely due to flooding and conflict/violence impact.
Since April 2020, 12,758 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in South Sudan, with 133 deaths recorded.
SOURCE Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in South Sudan