Ethiopia - Humanitarian Response for South Sudanese Refugees in the Somali region - MSF 2015

March 2015 - Ethiopia faces a wide variety of humanitarian challenges including the effects of chronic drought in many areas of the country widespread food insecurity an ongoing low to medium intensity conflict in its south-eastern Somali region and the impact of hosting a growing population of Eritrean Somali South Sudanese and Sudanese refugees on its soil. In 2015 at least 3.2 million Ethiopians and over 650 000 refugees will require humanitarian assistance including food nutritional and medical support water and sanitation and protection. With DFATD’s support Doctors Without Borders is helping to meet the basic needs of up to 186 000 Ethiopians affected by recurrent drought and insecurity in Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State. Through its support to two local hospitals as well as mobile outreach clinics in rural areas Doctors Without Borders is ensuring that all members of the target communities are able to access quality essential healthcare.

The expected outcome for this project is improved access to primary and secondary health care. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or acute food insecurity.