The FAO has initiated a nationwide livestock vaccination campaign in Sudan, targeting 9.8 million animals to safeguard food security and livelihoods. This intervention comes as families continue to flee conflict, with many undertaking arduous journeys to neighboring countries like South Sudan. Arrivals in reception centers and informal settlements face significant challenges in accessing basic services.

Displaced individuals face insecurity, checkpoint delays, and limited access to food and water during their journeys. Upon arrival, securing safe water, food, and adequate shelter remains a critical challenge for families.

Conflict has forced many, including a 32-year-old mother and her six children, to flee their homes, losing all possessions and savings. The displaced population in the region includes a significant number of refugees and internally displaced persons, with Sudan having a high number of conflict-induced IDPs.

Specific details on the immediate impact of the livestock vaccination campaign on food security and livelihoods are not yet covered in recent reporting.