The displaced people told the radio that they are grappling with health problems and struggle daily to secure food, water, and medicine. Ahmed Awel, the father of six children, states that his family has not received any kind of assistance for the past two months. He noted acute shortages of food, water, and medicine among his family and others in the camp. Woizero Endeaweke Mola stated that the area is critically lacking in food and water, with very limited medical supplies available. Alemu Yimer, the head of the North Wollo Zone Disaster Prevention and Food Security Office, has acknowledged the issue and reported it to the Regional Disaster Prevention and Food Security Commission.

Source: Ethiopian News January 31, 2024 23:04 UTC