Mauritania: Humanitarian Overview (as of 30 September 2016)
- Countries
- Mauritania
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- OCHA
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KEY DRIVERS OF THE CRISIS
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Food insecurity, malnutrition and overall vulnerability are results of recurring natural hazards (droughts, floods), increasing food prices and overall scarcity of resources.
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The country continues to host Malian refugees, their returns are contingent on restoring peace and security in Northern Mali.
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Diseases under epidemiological surveillance are likely to report increased number of cases as a result of poor access to health structures and water,sanitation, and hygiene facilities.