In a recent situation update, the UN refugee agency revealed that its operations in Ethiopia have only received $64 million out of the required amount, which is a mere 15% of the total funding.
The UNHCR highlighted that this significant funding gap is negatively impacting the delivery of healthcare services, as urgent funding is needed to ensure the continuation of health services for refugees and host communities.
With medical referrals already suspended, the UNHCR warned that nearly 1 million refugees and host communities will be left without access to essential medicines if immediate support is not secured, leading to increased morbidity and worsening nutrition conditions, particularly among young children in the camps.
The provision of education for refugees in Ethiopia is also severely threatened due to insufficient funding, according to the UNHCR. Their analysis indicates that approximately 130,000 refugee students will be unable to attend school by the end of the 2023 academic year if urgent funding is not obtained.
Data from the UNHCR reveals that as of May 2023, Ethiopia is currently hosting 916,436 refugees, primarily from South Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea. It is concerning that over 80% of these refugees are women and children, including a significant number of minors who lack parental care.
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