Emergency Response to IDP’s influx in South Kordofan ltpgtltspangtThe conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces
and the Rapid Support Forces has escalated since fighting began on 15-Apr. It
has led to the displacement of over 1,400,000 persons within Sudan and to
neighboring countries. Data on the number of displaced persons arriving in
Region 1 is being shared by the local authorities but is a significant effort
due to the size of the area, and isolated enclaves.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgt

lt/pgtltpgtltspangtThe latest report
shows a significant increase of internally displaced persons (IDP’s) in the
central region, from 23,778 to 67,938 persons in just a week. Of the 107,958
persons (17,993 households) reported, 32% are reported to have settled in the
three counties where IRC through its partner SGR is already implementing Health
and WASH interventions.lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspangtThis project will increase
access to lifesaving and life-sustaining basic health services for newly
arrived IDPs’, returnees, and affected host population by strengthening support
to four primary health care facilities in Tobo (2) and Inpung (2) counties and
expanding the support to ten primary health care units in areas most affected
by the influx of IDPs. IRC will procure essential medicines, medical supplies,
and clinic furniture for health facilities to improve their services. The
facilities receiving this support will be selected in coordination with the
local health authorities. Training of local health workers will be followed up
by regular supportive supervision by the local health authorities and IRC.
Support will also be offered to the rural hospital in Dellami county with
additional medicines and supplies to meet the needs of the increased population.
The project will support the local health authorities in surveillance and
monitoring of the situation by providing fuel and other supplies. Coordination
with other health partners through regular meetings will complement the support
to the local health authorities, increase coverage of services and improve
disease surveillance.lt/spangtltbrgtlt/pgtltpgt

lt/pgtltpgtltspangtIRC will increase the
availability of water, sanitation, and hygiene services for people in Thobo,
Inpung, and West Kadugli counties, through rehabilitation of hand dug wells,
support in household latrine construction, and hygiene promotion. Hand dug
wells will be rehabilitated in underserved communities hosting the highest
number of IDPs. Host communities will be involved in identifying and excavating
the wells. The project will support the most affected communities by providing
training and support to construct household latrines. The design and location
of the latrines will be discussed with both host and IDP community members,
including women, the elderly, and people living with disabilities. lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgt

ltspangtHygiene Awareness will be enhanced by engaging community hygiene
volunteers (CHV’s) to reach the new arrivals and the host communities through
home visits, public activities, and messaging. CHV’s are trained to educate
people on improving hygiene lt/spangtltspangtpractices and behaviors including handwashing, safe water storage,
and use of latrines. This will be achieved through home visits and mass
media campaigns focused on creating awareness on hygiene risks and providing
appropriate information to mitigate those risks. CHV’s will visit at least 10
households per week and will be available to provide support in community
mobilization and distribution of shelter items and NFIs.lt/spangtlt/pgtltpgtltspangt

Shelter kits and WASH/MHM kits will be provided to the most vulnerable
persons. Targeting will be coordinated with the other humanitarian actors to
avoid overlaps and gaps. Targeting at community level will be done through
focus group discussions to obtain acceptance and reduce the risk of causing
tensions between the IDP’s and their host communities. The proposed kits are
agreed between the SHF partners in Region 1 and complement the planned hygiene
promotion efforts. A post distribution monitoring exercise will be done to
monitor the use of items and measure satisfaction. 



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