Emergency Situation Update - Humanitarian Crisis in Central African Republic | June 30, 2023

Report Format: Situation Overview

Source: World Vision via ReliefWeb

Publication Date: July 12, 2023

Original Release Date: July 12, 2023

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Attachments: Central African Republic Emergency Response Update #1025 - June 30, 2023 

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Situation Summary:

The humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) has significantly worsened in 2023, with 56% of the population, approximately 3.4 million individuals, requiring assistance and protection. This represents a 10% rise compared to last year. Out of these, 2 million are grappling with intricate and critical issues, endangering their physical and mental health.

New emergencies emerging in the region are the response to the refugee crisis in Sudan (with 16,674 refugees and returnees) and the refugee influx from Chad (amounting to 34,358 refugees and returnees) at the CAR-Chad border points of Paoua and Markounda. These events have been categorized under CAT II SHR, and the crisis response team is either directly addressing these issues or monitoring them closely.

The most affected sector is food security, as 3 million people out of the total 3.4 million in need are food insecure. The health sector also demands immediate intervention with 2.8 million people requiring medical aid. A concerning surge of 30% compared to the prior year has been noted in nutritional needs, with 1.5 million individuals in need of curative or preventive aid.

The WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) sector continues to be a crucial concern. An estimated 3 million people, which represents 58% of the total population, lack access to basic WASH facilities, and a mere 30% have access to safe drinking water.

Key Figures and Statistics - Central African Republic Humanitarian Crisis:

• Total population in need: Approximately 3.4 million individuals, accounting for 56% of the total population. This number represents a 10% increase in need compared to the previous year.
• People with severe needs: Out of the total population in need, around 2 million people are dealing with complex and serious challenges that threaten their physical and mental health.
• Refugee influx: The Central African Republic is currently grappling with new refugee emergencies. There are 16,674 refugees and returnees from Sudan, and 34,358 refugees and returnees from Chad.
• Food Security: The food security sector is the most affected, with 3 million people out of the 3.4 million in need requiring assistance.
• Health needs: Approximately 2.8 million people, part of the population in need, require medical assistance.
• Nutritional assistance: The number of people requiring nutritional assistance has increased by 30% compared to the previous year, with 1.5 million people in need of preventive or curative aid.
• WASH Sector: The water, sanitation, and hygiene sector is severely affected. About 3 million people lack access to these essentials, and only 30% of the total population has access to safe drinking water.