Humanitarian funding of $15 million has been allocated to support early action in response to drought-like conditions. New funding has also been secured to extend helicopter operations, improving access to remote areas. Uganda registered 17,636 asylum seekers from South Sudan since the beginning of the year.

Very high levels of acute malnutrition are reported in parts of Jonglei and Upper Nile states. Access constraints continue to pose challenges for humanitarian operations.

Conflict and drought-like conditions are worsening food insecurity and leading to increased displacement. Uganda is hosting 238,961 refugees from South Sudan, with farming and fishing being the main occupations among those with reported livelihoods.

Specific details on the nature and locations of conflict, and the exact number of people affected by drought-like conditions, are not yet covered in recent reporting.