World Vision South Sudan - Situation Report 8

Key highlights on World Vision's response to the hunger crisis, as of end of July 2017: 

Evolving security situation: Currently there are 2 million people internally displaced and 1.9 million are seeking refuge in other countries (3.9 million in total). World Vision asks all stakeholders to work together more than ever before to facilitate peace and security throughout the country and to allow urgent and unimpeded access to humanitarian and development actors in the country.

Country wide food insecurity rising: While famine is no longer declared in South Sudan, the overall food security crisis experienced across the country continues to deteriorate due, largely, to the continuation of conflict. The overall number of those experiencing “severe” food insecurity has increased in size, scope, and speed country-wide reaching a record 6.0 million (50% of the population). Activities carried out to prevent a further deterioration of the food security situation must be scaled up to meet the increased needs.

Armyworm outbreak: South Sudan reported an outbreak of the Fall Armyworm in Equatoria region, including Magwi, Yei and Juba, and in greater Northern Bahr el Gazal and in parts of greater Jonglei. It is expected that the outbreak will significantly impact gains made even where farmers are able to participate in the next planting season

Centrality of protection: The hunger crisis in South Sudan is interlinked with the protection crisis. Trends show that food insecurity rises wherever conflict occurs. Over the past weeks, intra ethnic conflict has intensified in locations that were less prone to conflict in the past, but still lacking capacity to establish resilience to new shocks and stresses.

Cholera: Cumulatively, over 5,000 cases of cholera have been reported since the beginning of this year. New cholera alerts have been detected and reported from Tonj East and Rumbek North.