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Every week, we publish new highlights on recent humanitarian developments to enable crisis responders to prioritise based on the needs of affected populations.
26/06/2024
Palestine
On 22 June 2024, around 39,000 students in Gaza missed the General Secondary Examination as a result of the continuing hostilities. This has prevented those students from obtaining their high school diploma and undermined their chances in enrolling in local and international higher education this year. By June 2024, more than 625,000 students had been out of school in Gaza since October 2023 because of the impact of conflict on education access and the educational system. Israeli military targeting has put around 85% of educational facilities in Gaza out of service, with around 76% of schools requiring full construction or major rehabilitation to be functional. Until 11 June 2024, an estimated 378 educational staff had been killed in Gaza since October 2023. (OCHA 21/06/2024, AA 23/06/2024, AJ 15/06/2024)
25/06/2024
Zambia
In 84 of the 116 drought-affected districts of Zambia, nearly 52,000 children under five are expected to suffer from severe malnutrition over the next 12 months. About 276,000 others are anticipated to experience moderate malnutrition during the same period. In 2024, 9.8 million people in the country are in need, with 6.6 million being food-insecure and approximately 525,000 having nutritional needs. Until the end of 2023, Zambia had one of the highest malnutrition rates globally, with micronutrient deficiencies at 31%. The global acute malnutrition rate was at 4.2%, slightly below the WHO-recommended limit of less than 5%. Those affected require food and nutrition assistance. (UNICEF 21/06/2024, SADC 05/06/2024, WFP 02/04/2024)
24/06/2024
Sri Lanka
The southwest monsoon in Sri Lanka, which started in mid-May 2024 and intensified in early June, brought flash floods, mudslides, and strong winds in Central, Northwestern, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Western provinces. The most affected districts were Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Kalutara, Matara, Puttalam, and Ratnapura. The natural hazards have affected around 250,000 people and resulted in around 77,000 needing humanitarian assistance. They require food, potable water, NFIs (such as essential clothing and sleeping mats), shelter repair assistance, livelihood support, WASH facilities and kits, healthcare support, and education supplies. The impact of the monsoon has damaged around 16,100 houses, destroyed 240, and damaged or destroyed crops, significantly affecting about 15,000 farmers’ livelihoods. Flash floods and mudslides have also destroyed or damaged essential household items and basic amenities, especially in the low-lying areas, and damaged WASH facilities, including sewerage lines and drinking water systems. (IFRC 20/06/2024, NDRSC 12/06/2024)
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