Lamwo: Over 9,000 refugees face severe hunger
Lamwo CAO Chuna Kapolon told tndNews, Uganda, that the district authorities continue to assess the situation while coordinating with government ministries and humanitarian agencies to mobilise support.
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Lamwo CAO Chuna Kapolon told tndNews, Uganda, that the district authorities continue to assess the situation while coordinating with government ministries and humanitarian agencies to mobilise support.
The Office of the Prime Minister is urged to prioritise investment in drainage systems, replace grass-thatched roofs with iron sheets and review the refugee vulnerability categorisation system.
The RDC alleged that some politicians were registering refugees in Obongi Town Council, Itula, and Palorinya.
The District Health Officer, Dr Dominic Drametu, confirmed that all 13 integrated health facilities are now operating with severely reduced staffing levels.
Noel Frank Oyungrwoth, the Complaints and Investigations Officer at UHRC Gulu Regional Office, described the situation as a serious human rights violation.
Mothers in the refugee settlements of Adjumani district have raised deep concern over persistent cultural practices that continue to negatively affect the education and moral upbringing of their children.
Locaun James, the Refugee Welfare Committee II of Zone 5, B, said poverty is the main driver, noting that families dependent on dwindling humanitarian aid often see marriage as a way to reduce the burden of feeding and educating daughters.
The Lamwo District Refugee Desk Officer acknowledged the concerns raised and praised the host communities for their long standing generosity.
Uganda continues to host over 1.8 million refugees, and humanitarian needs remain high.
Going forward, Ashden is pleased to announce the Howden Foundation’s support for this two-year project for refugees.
Child mothers are increasing in Obongi district among refugees people, and girls who get raped by their teachers.
Adjumani district still has 19 refugee settlements that are hosting 222,887 refugees as of May 31, 2024.
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