Emergency Update, Dollo Ado, Ethiopia

آب/أغسطس 9, 2011

UNHCR Emergency Update

Dollo Ado, Ethiopia

09 August 2011

Highlights

• Four days since the start of relocation from the Transit Centre, some 3,000 refugees have been moved to Hilaweyn refugee camp.

• UNHCR and health partners carrying out screening and measles vaccination for children aged 6 months to 15 years before their transfer to Hilaweyn

• Preparations underway for the expansion of the measles vaccination campaign to Kobe, the worst affected of all four camps in Dollo Ado.

• Health partners have started a large community mobilization campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of measles with a focus on the “3 Rs" - red eyes, a rash and runny nose.

• WFP has started distribution of food in Hilaweyn.

• Quality and quantity of water improved at all sites.

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