Humanitarian crisis deepens in Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions

A humanitarian assessment document has revealed that drought, rising food prices, and shortages of essential medicines are deepening the humanitarian crisis across the Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions of northern Ethiopia. The situation has created severe vulnerabilities, particularly among displaced children suffering from acute malnutrition. The report highlights that displaced populations are largely remaining within their home districts, though the scale of new displacement remains unclear. In the Tigray region, the nutritional status of displaced children is a primary indicator of the crisis. Meanwhile, a cholera outbreak in the Wag Hamra zone of Amhara is being exacerbated by a lack of treatment supplies, such as fluids. Additionally, conflict-affected areas in Afar are facing significant mental health challenges due to the ongoing instability.