A total of 37,407 handwashing stations have been installed in communal centres and households in all of the 26 refugee camps to promote regular handwashing with soap. Some 140,000 surgical masks were distributed within the refugee camps, with an additional 200,000 masks to be distributed soon. The daily average per capita water distribution in the refugee camps stands at 18.9 liters, with two refugee camps out of 26 receiving less than the minimum recommended amount. UNHCR is working to equip these facilities and extend support to the Government-run treatment centers which are also accessible to refugees. Challenges: UNHCR has, so far, received USD 3.4 million out of its financial requirements of USD 34.7 million for the COVID-19 response.

Source: Ethiopian News August 08, 2020 12:11 UTC