Chad, MSF Emergency Resp. Sudan Crisis
This contribution aims to support MSF’s emergency response to the needs of refugees and returnees having fled the war in Sudan as well as host communities in Eastern Chad. By ensuring access to quality healthcare and providing water and sanitation services for refugees as well as host communities in Adré and at Aboutengué/Ourang camp, MSF contributes to reducing illness and mortality rates among the conflict-affected people and improve their living conditions.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chad |
Humanitarian Assistance & DRR
Material relief assistance
|
01.01.2024
- 31.12.2024 |
CHF 1’000’000
|
- Over 150’000 refugees still living in the temporary settlement in Adré, Chad
- 44’000 refugees living in Aboutengué/Ourang camp in Chad
- 12’500 people from neighbouring villages of Aboutengué/Ourang camp
- Up to 3’000 outpatient consultations per week in two clinics managed by MSF in Adré
- Between 1’500 and 2’000 outpatient consultations each week at the MSF supported hospital in Aboutengué, as well as an average of 30 admissions per week
- An average of 1’000 consultations weekly by community workers in Adré
- Availability of malaria chemoprophylaxis
- Administration of measles and polio vaccinations
- Supply of jerry cans for water collection and storage, monthly soap distributions
- Doctors Without Borders
- MSF
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Material relief assistance and services
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F11465
| Background | Since the outbreak of the war in Sudan in April 2023, 910’000 people have crossed the border. Adding to the almost 600’000 refugees who were already in Chad before the outbreak of the hostilities, the country now hosts almost 40% of all cross-border displaced. It is estimated that the number of displaced people in the country since the beginning of the conflict in 2023 could reach 1.2 million by the end of 2024, representing the biggest refugee population in any African country. The sudden population increase has led to a sharp rise in medical needs in Eastern Chad, an area already suffering from poor access to healthcare, as well as water and food resources. |
| Objectives | Reducing illness and mortality rates among the conflict-affected people in Eastern Chad. |
| Target groups |
Direct: |
| Medium-term outcomes | Ensure access to quality healthcare for refugees as well as host communities in Adré and at Aboutengu é/Ourang camp, and improve their living conditions |
| Results |
Expected results: Results from previous phases: N/A |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Project partners |
Contract partner Swiss Non-profit Organisation |
| Coordination with other projects and actors |
MSF closely coordinates with humanitarian stakeholders present in Eastern Chad, including UN organisations and international non-governmental organisations. Local health authorities, such as the Ministry of Health are actively involved in planning and implementing of activities. The project builds on and complements ongoing collaboration between SDC and MSF in Eastern Chad, in particular the deployment of experts of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid for the analysis of water resources in Adré and Aboutengué camp as well as the supervision of a drilling campaign. |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 1’000’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 1’000’000 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 1’000’000 |
