A rapid drought impact assessment was conducted in Lafon County, Eastern Equatoria, in August 2026, with data collected through key informant interviews and focus group discussions. The WHO is prioritizing the operationalization of readiness packages across 15 counties and maintaining officer reach in 12 of these. Surveillance is heightened for over 500 returnees from the Democratic Republic of Congo through the Nabanga Point of Entry.

The ongoing drought is causing extreme health outcomes in Lafon County. Humanitarian funding remains well below requirements, with 71% of the necessary funds secured.

The country hosts 3,653 refugees and 520,135 internally displaced persons. The drought in Lafon County is severely impacting the health of the population.

Specific details on the types of extreme health outcomes observed in Lafon County are not yet covered in recent reporting.