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NAIROBI, May 14 (Xinhua) – The European Union said on Thursday it will provide 12.15 billion Kenyan shillings (about $ 113.7 million) to help address humanitarian needs in the Horn of Africa countries.
The EU said part of the aid package financing will go to humanitarian projects in Djibouti that will receive around $ 539,000. Ethiopia will receive $ 45.27 million, while Kenya and Somalia will receive $ 16.17 million and $ 51.78 million, respectively.
“It will help support health facilities in the provision of basic services, epidemic control and prepare them to face the coronavirus pandemic,” the EU said in a statement.
The EU said the COVID-19 pandemic risks worsening the humanitarian situation across the region, where many continue to experience recurring armed conflict, displacement and drought and flooding.
He also said that a large-scale locust infestation threatens food security and livelihoods for many vulnerable people in the region.
The EU said the funding will provide food assistance to people in need, such as by helping farmers obtain seeds and fodder for their livestock, and will provide treatment for acute malnutrition, especially for young children.
It will also address the basic needs of refugees and internally displaced persons, such as protection, housing, food, access to health and nutrition care and clean water, and education for children. Final product
