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monthly
humanitarian
situation report
Highlights
Beni Territory / North Kivu: The situation remains ex-
tremely critical in North Kivu’s Beni territory along the Mbau-
Oicha-Eringeti axis due to violence and direct attacks against
civilians allegedly perpetrated by ADF / NALU rebels. Attacks
and killings have terrorized communities along this axis since
October.
During November more than 100 new victims were reported in
Nzuma, Tipiyomba and Vemba villages situated 15 km from
the city of Beni. These attacks brings the total number of vic-
tims of the massacres to more than 200 since the beginning of
October.
In addition to these massacres, kidnappings, rapes and large-
scale population movements were recorded. Multi-sectoral as-
sessments conducted by UNICEF’s RRMP partners Norwe-
gian Refugees Council (NRC) and Solidarites reported more
than 60,250 displaced on Mbau-Oicha Eringeti-axis and over
10,000 others in the groupement of Banande Kaynama, near
the border with the Orientale Province.
Among the displaced population, 1,000 households were
grouped together in public sites (schools and churches) in the
town of Oicha. Despite a certain return of calm, displaced pop-
ulations are still reluctant to return to their areas of origin in the
absence of sufficient security guarantees from the political and
1—30 November 2014 DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Water/Sanitation (p.5)
625,618 persons supported for preparedness, sim-ulation exercises and wash supply
Education (p.6)
5,260 children assisted with education supplies in Katanga.
Health (p.7)
1,588
new cholera cases reported
Nutrition (p.8)
220,882
children aged 6-59 months treated for se-vere acute malnutrition since January
Child Protection (p.9)
43 children separated from armed forces and groups in Katanga
Non-Food Items (p.10)
1,267
families in South Kivu assisted at voucher fairs with goods brought in on pirogues.
Multi-Purpose Cash-based Assistance (p.11)
1,803
families assisted in Orientale Province
UNICEF DRC SitRep November 2014 2
Beni, Kamango
Focus areas
Irumu
Walikale
“Death Triangle”
Manono—Pweto—
Mitwaba
Mwenga
Uvira
Moba
Mbandaka
Lubero
Masisi
Boende
Mambasa
Opienge
Dungu
Punia
Kabambare
Kalemie
Luiza
Mbuji Mayi
The 15th of November, DRC was declared Ebola free
The Ebola epidemic in DRC—initially declared on 24 August 2014—was officially over on 15 November with no new con-firmed cases reported in more than 40 days. The Ebola epidemic broke out in the territory of Boende in Equateur province, in the area of Djera, more than 1,200 km from the capital, Kinshasa.
The DRC outbreak occurred at the same time as the cata-strophic outbreak in West Africa in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia but was unrelated. Ebola is already endemic in the DRC with the last outbreak in Orientale province in 2012 .
To respond to the epidemic the DRC government with the sup-port of its partners acted on three fronts. First, a community ap-proach which mobilized individual communities through cam-paigns of “village by village” and “not one household without dis-infectant.” Secondly, the medical response including free health services for all in the affected zones and care for the suspected and confirmed cases in Ebola treatment centers. Finally, secured burial practices during the period of the epidemic in order to avoid any contamination. UNICEF with its partners has supported the response by sending more than 40 tons of medical equipment and hygiene materials and mobilizing UNICEF staff to the affected areas (Boende and Lokolia) to work side by side with government and NGO partners.
In the end, the outbreak in DRC was quite limited in scope due in part to the remote location of the outbreak area and rapid repsonse by government, UN, and NGO actors. The outbreak lead to 66 confirmed or suspected cases and 49 deaths.
Thanks to the experience gained during the previous six Ebola outbreaks in DRC since 1976, Congolese health profes-sionals have developed expertise in the field of Ebola response. DRC doctors and nurses have also been able to share their knowledge and experience in the affected countries of West Africa. Multidisciplinary teams from DRC were trained with the support of UNICEF and WHO to be able to respond to any future outbreaks in DRC and to be deployed in Libe-ria, Guinea and Sierra Leone.
5,260 children in conflict-affected zones of Katanga assisted with
support of from UNICEF, COOPI, and the Ministry of Education
* There were errors in previous reports on the UNICEF and Cluster targets for this indicator; these have now been corrected.
Analysis of results
Eastern Zone (North Kivu, South Kivu, Maniema, Orientale Province)
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)’s Teacher Emergency Package Programme (TEP)
carried out by Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) trained 111 teachers in Masisi and 75 in South Lubero in psycho-
social support. Though RRMP, 12,924 children and adolescents (6,876 girls, 6,048 boys) participated in recreation
activities in South Lubero.
Equateur
The humanitarian situation has remained calm, and the end of Ebola virus was declared. During the epidemic peri-
od, 57,000 children (20,520 girls) in the affected area benefitted from hygiene promotion activities and kit distribu-
tions. 7,960 school children were reached through the distribution of student/teacher and recreational kits.
Katanga
A relative calmer security situation enabled UNICEF and cluster partners to carry out school material distributions in
conflict-affected areas. The learning conditions of 5,260 children (2,323 girls) in Mitwaba and Malemba Nkulu have
improved via the distribution of student educational and didactical material by UNICEF with COOPI and the Ministry
of Education. This has boosted school enrollment in conflict-affected areas and reduced education costs for children
and their families, for whom school supplies are a burden deterring enrollment. Insecurity continued especially in
Mitwaba, where the destruction of 4 schools by Mai Mai rebels was reported in November, preventing 646 students
(225 girls) to access education. In Nyunzu, at the beginning of November, 2,700 children (1,107 girls) from 10
schools were unable to attend class because of ethnic tensions between Balubakat and Pygmies. It took a month for
the Task Force of the local Ministry of Education to succeed in advocating for the reopening of theses schools and to
mediate in favor of a pacific cohabitation. 2,700 (972 girls) students from 8 secondary schools of Pweto have im-
proved their knowledge of HIV/ AIDS and how to promote peace and pacific cohabitation at school. 330 teachers
from 50 schools in Manono were trained on the new modules of peace building education and learned about promot-
ing and fostering peace and conflict resolution in both schools and communities.
Indicator
UNICEF operational partners Sector / Cluster
UNICEF Target
Results for the period
Cumula-tive results
% Capacity Target Achieved
Cluster Target
Result for the period
% Target Achieved
# of girls and boys (5-11 years) affected by conflict or natural disasters given ac-cess to quality education and psychoso-cial activities, through the construction/rehabilitation of schools and/or temporary learning spaces and other measures (including through the RRMP)
# of teachers trained on learner-centred methodologies, peace education, disas-ter risk reduction, and how to identify and refer children in need of psychosocial care and support to available protection services
3,300 393 3,097 93.8% 5,939 186 81.4%
# of schools and/or temporary learning spaces providing these services to emer-gency-affected children *
606 109 433 71.5% 1,371 0 49.2%
Cumula-tive results
372,124
674
4,833
UNICEF DRC SitRep November 2014 7
Health
1,588 cholera cases (743 in Katanga, 485 in South Kivu and 360 in
North Kivu) were reported in November 2014
* Please note that previous reporting has not always included figures for the RRMP Health component. This is being cor-rected. The result reported here covers RRMP health interventions (North Kivu and South Kivu) from January—November 2014. Subsequent reports will harmonize these figures with other UNICEF-supported medical assistance provided to con-flict affected people.
Analysis of results
Cholera
In total, 1,588 cases (743 in Katanga, 485 in South Kivu and 360 in North Kivu) were reported in November
2014. With 21 deaths, the case fatality rate was at 1.3%.
In Katanga, the Provincial Health Division sent 22,500 litres of ringer lactate provided by the Provincial Govern-
ment to 13 health areas to support treatment of 1,600 severe cases of cholera. Supplies provided by UNICEF
(10 cholera kits including 8,000 litres of ringer lactate) are on standby for the care of an additional 800 patients.
The amount of chlorine made available by UNICEF covers the health zone of Mufunga, the Health District of
Likasi and a gap of 80 drums of chlorine for Katanga province.
Measles
In total, 904 cases (508 in Katanga, 326 in South Kivu and 70 in North Kivu) have been reported with 7 deaths
for a case fatality rate of 0.7%. Three health zones in North Kivu have officially declared a measles outbreak.
In Katanga UNICEF provided health authorities with 30 measles kits for the medical care of 30,000 children. In
North Kivu, two investigations of suspected measles cases were conducted by the Department of Health (in
the health zones of Goma and Masisi).
Health authorities and partners are currently preparing vaccination campaigns for Goma and Kirotshe health
zones, and Save the Children for Masisi health zone. UNICEF is providing the medicines. In November 53
children with measles were treated with medical support from UNICEF.
In South Kivu, in the health zone of Minova, the previous campaign in 4 health areas appears to have been
effective as no new outbreak has been reported.
Indicator
UNICEF operational partners
UNICEF Target
Results for the period
Cumulative results (#)
% Capacity target achieved
# of children 6 months to 15 years immunised against measles 5,500,000 285,641 744,168 13.5%
# of cholera cases managed 17,000 2,352 6,391 37.6%
# of conflict-affected people receiving medical assistance * 538,700 15,417 516,185 95.8%
UNICEF DRC SitRep November 2014 8
Nutrition
UNICEF and partners have treated 220,882 children aged 6 to 59
months for severe acute malnutrition since January
*October results
** UNICEF targets (and results) for treatment of children are higher than those of the cluster because the cluster target and results are for
interventions in health zones with GAM at least 15% and higher—the emergency threshold as set in the Strategic Response Plan (SRP).
UNICEF and partners also intervene in health zones with GAM < 15%. In total UNICEF and partners have reached a total of 172,459 chil-
dren in these cluster targeted areas as well as an additional 48,333 children in health zones with GAM < 15%—a total of 220,882 children
treated—or 74% of the UNICEF target. UNICEF does not have a separate target for children in health zones with GAM at 15% and higher.
Analysis of results
From January to October 2014, 115,831 (52.4%) girls and 105,051 (47.6%) boys were admitted to UNICEF-
supported programs and treated for severe acute malnutrition. This includes both those children in health zones
in Strategic Response Plan (SRP) target health zones (GAM at 15% and above) as well as those treated in oth-
er health zones. Of the total caseload treated in 2014, 14,252 children aged 6—59 months, were suffering from
severe acute malnutrition associated to other medical complications. The quality of the treatment was in accord-
ance with the national protocols and international standards (SPHERE). The recovery rate is high at 83.5%. The
case fatality rate is estimated to be 7% and default rate 8.5%.
Ten UNICEF-supported emergency nutrition responses are being implemented in the following Health Zones, all
characterized by a prevalence of acute malnutrition above emergency thresholds: (GAM >15% or SAM>5%).
• Three Health Zones in Bandundu province - Kisanji, Ntambambelo and Kasongo-Lunda
• One Health Zone in Equateur province - Iboko
• Four Health Zones in Katanga province - Kansimba, Kiambi, Mufunga and Mitwamba
• One Health Zone in the province of Kasai Occidental -Tsikula
• One Health Zone in the province of Kasai Oriental—Katende
The Food Security and Nutrition Surveillance System (SNSAP) is the main mechanism by which nutrition crises
are identified and then confirmed by a SMART nutrition survey which will help to define the response.
The recent SNSAP bulletin number 17, published in November identified 18 HZ with alerts (in Bandundu, Prov-
ince Oriental, Katanga, Kasai Oriental and Kasai Occidental). Through the nutrition crisis coordination mecha-
nism funded by ECHO/UNICEF/PUNC, 3 SMART surveys will be undertaken in the following weeks in areas
showing alarming signs with no recent data available. If the preliminary observations are confirm by the SMART
survey, then an emergency nutrition response will immediately be put in place.
43 children associated with armed forces and groups have been newly
separated in November. 200 civilians in Beni territory killed by alleged
*These figures are subject to change after reviewing data.
**Reporting methodologies on this indicator between provinces are being harmonized, the figure is subject to change in future
reports.
Analysis of results
North Kivu
ADF repeatedly attacked the civilian population in the territory of Beni, killing more than 200 people. Despite the vol-
atile situation, UNICEF partners assisted in the separation of 43 children from ADF. Child recruitment by Mayi Mayi
FPC la Fontaine and Mayi Mayi Kifuafua has been reported in Lubero and Walikale territories respectively. UNICEF
partner GRAADE is following up with community networks to verify the alerts.
South Kivu
Clashes are still ongoing between FARDC, Raia Mutomboki and Mai Mai Yakutumba. Thanks to advocacy efforts of
UNICEF partners in the Uvira territory, 46 children were released from armed groups. A mass rape has been report-
ed in the territory of Mwenga by Raia Mutomboki. AMS (Assistance Multi-Sectoriel) actors reached the place and
provided assistance to 80 SGBV survivors but the details of this support are not available yet. MONUSCO is consid-
ering investigating the event.
Oriental Province
LRA activities continues to affect civilians in the Uele districts; lootings and abductions are sporadically reported and
the threat of rape is constant (an average of 45 cases reported monthly, half against children aged 12-17). Local or-
ganizations provide psychosocial and medical referral support. In Ituri, negotiations on FRPI surrender are ongoing.
50-60% of their 1,300 combatants are estimated to be children. In November, AJEDEC separated 27 children.
Maniema
AFEDEM is negotiating the release of CAAFAG (children associated with armed forces and groups) with Mai Mai
Simba. The number to be separated is being verified.
Katanga
98 new CAAFAG have been separated from armed groups gathered in the FARDC’s Kamina Base. The ICRC con-
tinues to work on family tracing in eastern Congo. Since September, a total of 1,037 CAAFAG and vulnerable chil-
dren have accessed school reintegration. The socioeconomic reintegration of around 2,230 others is being factored
in for 2015 with funds from SIDA, USAID and the Netherlands. 2 new CFS (Child Friendly Spaces) are operational
in the Kalemie territory.
Indicator
UNICEF operational partners
UNICEF target
Results for the period
Cumulative results (#)
% Capacity target achieved
# of children formerly associated with armed forces/groups released and provided with assistance 3,700 283 4,028* 108.9%
# of separated and unaccompanied children identified and reunited with their families and followed up on
1,900 5 1,184 62.3%
# of displaced and returnee children received in child-friendly protective spaces for psychosocial support, educational activities, sensitization and non-formal education activities
80,000 36,134 289,807** 362.3%
# of identified survivors of sexual violence that had access to a comprehen-sive response, including access to medical care, psychosocial support, rein-tegration assistance and referral for legal counselling and assistance
10,000 0 1,428 14.3%
UNICEF DRC SitRep November 2014 10
Non-Food Items (NFI) and Shelter
RRMP partner, IRC, mobilized vendors to transport essential NFI by
pirogue canoes to a NFI voucher fair to assist 1,267 displaced and
host families in remote Nguma in South Kivu.
Analysis of results
UNICEF-supported NFI activity this month was concentrated in South Kivu and Katanga with three major inter-
ventions reaching 15,970 persons. In North Kivu and Orientale province, UNICEF NFI work focused on prepara-
tions for large-scale interventions scheduled for December.
North Kivu. Together with World Food Program (WFP), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and Samaritan’s Purse,
UNICEF’s RRMP (Rapid Response to Movements of Population) partners Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
and Solidarites worked on joint vulnerability targeting for a large-scale distribution of Non-Food Item and Food to
be executed in eleven localities in Beni territory’s Kamango area. This assistance targets some 7,404 returnee
households and will begin in December.
South Kivu. After torrential rains in Kalehe territory (see October situation report) in the end of October,
on 12 November, RRMP partner, International Rescue Committee (IRC), assisted 655 affected households with
standard family relief kits. In Fizi territory, RRMP partner, AVSI, assisted 1,267 displaced families and host fami-
lies in remote Nguma via voucher fairs. Vendors brought their merchandise to the fair site by pirogue canoes.
Also this month, as lead of the NFI and Shelter Cluster, UNICEF organized a three-day basic training covering all
aspects of NFI assistance including needs assessments and vulnerability scoring with the ‘NFI Score Card,’ tar-
geting strategies, project development and budgeting, intervention approaches (distributions and fairs), monitor-
ing, and cross-cutting issues including gender and accountability to affected populations. 34 people from 21 or-
ganizations took part in this training, including provincial government counterparts.
Orientale Province. UNICEF RRMP partner Solidarites undertook assessments along the Komanda-Luna
axis where displaced people fleeing violence associated with the ADF-NALU group in northern North Kivu are
living with host families. Planning is underway for NFI assistance to reach 70% of the displaced, or 3,500 house-
holds in December.
Katanga. This month, UNICEF RRMP partner for Katanga, IRC, assisted 1,272 returnees and displaced
families in Mwenge in Pweto territory in a mixed voucher fair ($75/household) and distribution of items including
plastic tarpaulin, mosquito nets, and jerry-cans. The Humanitarian Coordinator and several humanitarian donors
including Belgium, France, Sweden (SIDA), UK Aid, and USAID/OFDA, visited one of the fair days. Also during
November, three RRMP Multi-Sectoral Assessments were conducted and three post-intervention monitoring vis-
its.
Indicator
UNICEF operational partners Sector / Cluster
UNICEF Target
Results for the period
Cumulative results (#)
% Capacity target achieved
Cluster Target
Cumulative results (#)
% Target Achieved
# of people accessing essential house-hold non-food items and shelter materials