UNICEF

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April 2023 - Tropical Cyclone Freddy made landfall in southern Africa in February and March, bringing heavy rains, flooding, and landslides to Mozambique and Malawi. Altogether, it is estimated that more than 3.3 million people in these countries had been affected by Freddy, including more than 700 dead and nearly 850,000 displaced from their homes. The risk of water-borne disease is a key concern given the flooding and ongoing cholera outbreaks. With GAC’s support, UNICEF addresses the water, sanitation and hygiene, health and nutrition, and protection needs of cyclone-affected people in both Mozambique and Malawi. Project activities include: (1) restoring damaged water and sanitation facilities and distributing essential hygiene supplies; (2) providing access to emergency healthcare services and medical supplies; (3) screening for and treating acute malnutrition; and (4) providing protection services and psychosocial support for at-risk children.