Reporting period: 16 – 23 January 2014
Highlights
From 17 to 20 January, heavy rains and strong winds associated with Tropical Depression (Agaton) have caused floods, landslides and new displacements in the Visayas. Eastern Samar was particularly affected: The storm further challenged relief operations.
The average school attendance rate in Region VIII was 65 to 75 per cent for elementary schools, and 36 to 46 per cent for secondary schools.
74 suspected measles cases have been reported in Region VIII since the onset of the typhoon, of which 20 cases are amongst children aged 6-59 months and 38 cases amongst adolescents (15-18 years).
UNICEF facilitated a multi-institutional partnership meeting in Cebu 15- 16 January. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with each of 39 Local Government Units.
UNICEF started an emergency unconditional cash transfer programme in the most affected communities. This programme provides 10,000 vulnerable households with US$100 cash per month for a six month period to assist with basic needs for children and their families.