There is a difference between the mortality figures of the displaced population and the resident population. Many adults and adolescents are admitted in the feeding centres which also confirms the seriousness of the situation. The ICRC confirms the disater in Bahr el Ghazal, both in governmental and non governmental areas. Two nutritionists are working there, one in Wau and one in Tonj, setting up mass feeding kitchens and therapeutic feeding centres. We also are extremely worried about the future since the population started migrating at a time it should have been tending the fields.
Further assessment is needed when rains and water allow for surveys in the places of origin.
People arriving per day 150 -300, This reduction is due to the raining season what makes the place difficult to access. Yes we treat children, and we do hat we can for the adults.