Statistics

➤   Requiring immediate food assistance: 9.6 million

➤   Malnourished children: roughly 3 million

➤   Number of refugees: 1.1 million

New Highlights
Humanitarian needs are rapidly increasing in Sudan, as the country faces multiple shocks, including the economic crisis, recent floods, violence and disease outbreaks. The Government declared an outbreak of vaccine-derived poliovirus on 9 August. Over 5.2 million children under age 5 live in the nine affected states and will require vaccination.

COVID-19 transmissions also continue and over 12,000 people have contracted the virus to date. Violence in several parts, including recent clashes in Port Sudan, Red Sea State, and flooding affecting nearly 185,000 people are driving further displacement and increased needs. Aid organizations are also assisting millions of people across Sudan in a monthly basis, despite the challenges.

Food Security
Large numbers of people will require emergency food assistance in Sudan through September 2020, as very high staple food prices and COVID-19 control measures significantly limit food access during the lean season. Staple food prices remain extremely high, outpacing increases in livestock prices and wage labor rates. In many markets, household purchasing power is well below levels observed in recent years. Beyond the lean season, staple food prices are expected to remain extremely high and, amid the expected continuation of COVID-19 control measures, large numbers of people are expected to require humanitarian assistance.

Sources

https://fews.net/east-africa/sudan

https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Situation%20Report%20-%20Sudan%20-%2013%20Aug%202020%20%281%29.pdf

https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/Situation%20Report%20-%20Sudan%20-%202%20Apr%202020.pdf