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IOM SOUTH SUDAN REPORTING PERIOD 14 – 20 AUGUST 2014

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OVERVIEW

Over 1.3; million people remain internally displaced across the country and just over 434,000 people have fled the violence to neighbouring countries (Uganda 121,600, Kenya 42,700, Ethiopia 185,000 and Sudan 90,300). There are currently over 95,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltering in nine UN bases across South Sudan.

The security situation in the country remains tense with armed actions reported in Bentiu Unity State and Nassir, Upper Nile Sate. Flooding in Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC), and more recently, Malakal PoC have challenged for the humanitarian community to provide service to the 57,000 people sheltered within these PoCs.

Since the declaration of the cholera outbreak on 15 May, a total of 5,967 cholera cases including 123 deaths (case fatality rate is 2.2%) have been recorded as of 13 August. In Eastern Equatoria 897 cases have been recorded including 17 deaths. 64 Cholera cases and 2 deaths were recorded at the Malakal Protection of Civilian (PoC) site.

The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) update was released. Eight months since the outbreak of fighting, food security remains at Emergency (IPC Phase 4) and Crisis (IPC Phase 3) in most areas of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity states. The

updated July/August classification has concluded that food assistance and nutrition treatment programs have mitigated the Emergency (IPC Phase 4) in Rubkona, Leer, Panyijiar, and southern Mayendit

IOM is implementing a multi-sector response to provide assistance to the displaced in PoC sites, collective centers and spontaneous settlements throughout the country. IOM teams are active in the Health, WASH, CCCM, Logistics and Shelter/NFI Clusters as well as implementing refugee assistance and managing the Rapid Response Fund.

HIGHLIGHTS

Heavy rains in Malakal have resulted in

standing water within the PoC

The South Sudan CCCM-DTM Round IV report was released on August 20th

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CAMP COORDINATION AND CAMP MANAGEMENT (CCCM)

The Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster facilitates the delivery of life-saving services to IDPs in displacement sites and collective centres throughout South Sudan. The CCCM Cluster ensures that basic humanitarian living conditions are provided, while also building the foundations for voluntary return and recovery interventions where it is possible and safe to do so. IOM and UNHCR co-lead the CCCM Cluster, in coordination with ACTED. IOM continues to act as CCCM state focal point in Upper Nile, Jonglei, Western Bahr el Ghazal and Warrap.

Site Development, Expansion and Improvement (CCCM and Shelter/NFI shared responsibilities)

Efforts to increase capacity and improve living conditions continue at PoC sites in Malakal, Bor, Bentiu and UN House in Juba; and IDP sites in Mingkaman IOM leads efforts to expand the PoC areas in Malakal and Bor and provides assistance at the UN House and Mingkaman sites.

Malakal PoC

Heavy rains during the week flooded Sector 3 of the new PoC. The IOM WASH team, UNMISS engineers and Shelter Cluster partners are actively seeking ways to improve the drainage system. Since the last reporting period there has been tension from the IDP youth towards humanitarians. Though the situation has been resolved, work was paused for two days during negotiations. CCCM and other humanitarian partners are working together to identify ways to minimize tension between IDPs and the humanitarian community to enable continued provision of services in the PoC.

Juba, UN House PoC 3

Relocation movements from Tongping PoC to UN House PoC 3 are ongoing. As of 19 August 6,489 individuals have been registered and relocated.

Bor PoC

Overall site development works are 87% completed, the establishment of a 100m buffer and external fencing are in progress. IOM is working with the UNMISS to complete these tasks by the end of the month.

Tensions between the current leadership and new emerging groups, especially youth, have been successfully mediated by IOM and ACTED. Discussions to hold elections to ensure that site governance structures have representatives elected and respected by the IDP community are ongoing.

Bentiu PoC

In coordination with the IDPs, dry and higher space has been identified for relocation in PoC 6. Land allocation has been approved by UNMISS and 280 persons have been relocated from flooded areas.

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Mission in the Republic of South Sudan

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Data gathering for the fourth round of Displacement Tracking and Monitoring (DTM) concluded with over 80 IDP locations having been verified. The fifth round of the DTM data collection has been launched. In an effort to improve data collection the DTM team has distributed smart phones to State Focal Points in order to facilitate electronic data collection.

The DTM Report for the fourth round of data collection was released on 20 August and has been circulated amongst partners.

The current number of IDPs in Juba is estimated to be

over 30,000, all of whom IOM plans to have biometrically

registered in by the end of August. IOM is using biometric

registration in Juba in an effort to improve the quality of

information on the displaced population living in PoCs. A

copy of the report can be found at bit.ly/1mpAQnl

Humanitarian Hubs

The CCCM Cluster has established humanitarian hubs, a common office and accommodation space accessible by aid workers, at key displacement locations throughout the country. IOM, in collaboration with UNMISS, established and manage the hubs within the UNMISS compound in Bentiu, Malakal, and Bor.

Bor – The new hub opened on 21 July and accommodates over 50 humanitarian staff

Malakal – The hub is operational though new containers continue to be delivered and erected.

Bentiu – The hub is opened and hosts over 170 humanitarian staff. The construction of a common kitchen and dining area are ongoing.

As lead of the Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Cluster in South Sudan, IOM provides essential household items and emergency shelter materials to conflict and disaster-affected populations. IOM also manages the Shelter and NFI Core Pipeline, a mechanism to ensure that key NFIs and emergency shelter materials are prepositioned in strategic locations and ready to be deployed rapidly.

As of 13 August, Crisis Response Plan (CRP) partners have served 131,490 HHs with NFI and 46,462 HHs with shelter to date. This represents 66% of the CRP target for NFI, and 52% of the CRP target for shelter response.

IOM frontline response

Since the start of the crisis, over 45,000 households have been supported with NFI, 703 of these with additional shelter materials, in 36 distributions across the country. The team has participated in 19 assessments/rapid monitoring exercises.

DISPLACEMENT TRACKING




SHELTER AND NON FOOD ITEMS (NFI)

Completed ablution blocks at the Bor Hub

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WASH Cluster State Focal Point

IOM is the Upper Nile state focal point for the WASH cluster. IOM continues to coordinate the response of all WASH partners throughout the state. In light of the recent cholera outbreak, IOM is working closely with the Health Cluster to ensure an efficient WASH response.

IOM WASH Emergency Operations

Malakal PoC

15 litres safe water available per person per day

35 individuals per latrine

The IOM response to the flooding in the PoC is ongoing. As a temporary solution, two pumps have been installed drain water out of flooded areas. Additional drainage has also been constructed to further mitigate flooding.

Hygiene campaigns for general hygiene and cholera control were conducted and completed using the participatory hygiene and sanitation transformation (PHAST) scheme. Two training sessions covering sanitation, water hygiene and personal hygiene were conducted for 52 hygiene promoters and 19 garbage collectors.

Melut PoC

25 litres safe water available per person per day

32 individuals per latrine

Bentiu PoC

The recent flooding of the Bentiu PoC has impacted many regular WASH activities as the IOM has focused on draining standing water. The flooding has made it very difficult to maintain health an hygiene standards.

The WASH cluster in Bentiu has prioritized the drainage of flooded areas within the PoC. Partners have constructed 1,700 meters of drainage, 400 meter of which were completed by IOM.

80% of the latrines constructed by IOM have collapsed as a result of flooding. Assessments have been completed and the construction of new latrines is ongoing.

IOM South Sudan’s Rapid Response Teams are a multi-sector initiative created to support the humanitarian response to the emergency in South Sudan by providing swift assistance in the sectors of WASH, Health and Shelters/NFI. IOM RRTs will be deployed throughout South Sudan based on the priorities identified by the humanitarian community.

On 2 August the first IOM RRT was deployed to Torit in Eastern Equatoria to support WASH efforts in Lopa Lafon, Ikotos and Magwi counties. The team of 6 are repairing 13 broken boreholes and will reach 62,000 beneficiaries through safe hygiene communication campaigns.

An additional WASH RRT and Shelter team have been created and are awaiting their deployments.

WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH)




Flooding in the Malakal PoC, August 15

RAPID RESPONSE TEAM (RRT)

IOM is the Primary Health Care actor in Malakal and Bentiu PoCs providing clinical assistance to IDPs, returnees and host communities. IOM operates mobile health services to the South Sudan-Sudan border area of Wonthou. IOM clinics provide curative consultations, health education sessions, routine immunization for children under five and maternal health care. Top morbidities for all sites continue to be upper respiratory tract infections, malaria and diarrheal diseases.

Health activities in both Bentiu and Malakal have been inhibited by flooding however, clinics have remained open in

both locations.

HEALTH

Malakal PoC

514 consultations for children

health promoters visit 481 households

111 nutrition screenings completed

This week in Malakal syphilis tests were initiated for pregnant women. Of the 39 expectant mothers tested, 19 % tested positive.

Of the 657 health consultations this week

19 percentage of respiratory tract infections

23 percentage of beneficiaries with malaria

5 percentage of caseload with skin diseases




Bentiu PoC

The training of health promoters is ongoing in Bentiu as well as health campaigns aimed at encouraging families to vaccinate their children against measles.

Health services continue to be provided in the Bentiu PoC though disruptions occurred this week as a result of renewed fighting outside of the PoC.

Flooding in the PoC continues to raise health risks for IDPs. IOM is urgently working on constructing the new clinic in a location that is less at risk to flooding

Of the 707 health consultations this week

16 percentage of respiratory tract infections

10 percentage of beneficiaries with malaria

11 percentage of caseload with skin diseases

An IOM nurse dresses a wound on an injured child

Construction of the new Bentiu health clinic is underway

The Rapid Response Fund (RRF) is a flexible funding mechanism allowing for swift disbursement of grants through NGO/Community-Based Organization (CBO) partners in response to onset emergencies.

RAPID RESPONSE FUND

REFUGEE RESPONSE

As the lead provider of WASH at Doro refugee camp, IOM continues to meet the needs of the refugee population. All key water, hygiene and sanitation indicators are above the minimum standards. The need remains to maintain these standards to prevent the outbreak and spread of waterborne diseases amongst the refugee population and surrounding host communities during the course of the rainy season.

IOM has prepositioned materials to set up 10 oral rehydration centers around Doro camp should there be an outbreak of cholera.

Security Situation in Maban

The security situation in Maban has remained calm over the past week, allowing for the resumption of IOM WASH operations at full capacity.

IOM has had to adjust their response to accommodate IDPs who have fled into Doro seeking protection from violence in Bunj. Community hygiene promoters have been engaging these newly arrived IDPs and teaching them good sanitation and hygiene practices.




14 individuals per latrine 22 individuals per bathing facility

22 litres of safe water per person

87 teachers trained on cholera preparedness

5,958 individuals reached through hygiene/sanitation promotions

COMMON TRANSPORT SERVICE

The IOM operated Common Transport Service (CTS), a free service for transporting humanitarian supplies in South Sudan, is helping partners to deliver aid across the country. CTS trucks remain strategically positioned across the country to provide transport assistance to humanitarian partners.

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7,000 metric tons of

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transported, thus far, in 2014

Funding for IOM South Sudan’s emergency operation is provided by

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