According to WHO, the lack of laboratory services remains an ongoing gap for the refugee health response across Sudan.

Over 3,000 refugees have arrived in January so far, with the majority arriving in South Darfur and East Darfur.

Progress made on individual (biometric) registration completed in North Darfur, and key settlements in East Darfur and South Kordofan.

Urgent need for WASH and Health partners in South Darfur to support service coverage for growing refugee population.

26 semi-permanent classrooms completed in Imvepi and Rhino camp settlements as part of "Education Cannot Wait" initiative

UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi paid a visit to Imvepi settlement and met with South Sudanese refugees

Protection desks have become operational in all refugee settlements hosting South Sudanese refugee

Mercy Corps distributed phones to 115 business-owners in Bidibidi to help them access information on market prices of goods and remain in contact with their customers

By the end of 2017, UNHCR and partners received only 34 per cent of funds required to meet the needs of South Sudanese refugees in Uganda.

Uganda received 354,456 new refugees arrivals from South Sudan in 2017