SITUATION OVERVIEW
CCCM: An estimated 172,000 people remain internally displaced in Haiti in 306 camps almost four years after the 2010 earthquake.
Basic services in camps have declined faster than the pace of return or relocation of the displaced. 16,377 displaced families living in 52 camps are considered at high risk of forced evictions. 79,173 people are living in 67 camps considered to be at particularly high risk of flooding, with an additional 30 camps at additional environmental risks. (Sources: DTM - September 2013).Cholera : Haiti continues to host the largest cholera epidemic in the western hemisphere. 56,174 suspected cases of cholera and 537 deaths were reported from January to November 2013 and a further 45,000 are expected for the year 2014. Despite progress made, average fatality rates remain at 1.2%, Four departments have been identified as the worse affected areas. (Source: MSPP - December 2013)
Food Security. 600,000 Haitians continue to live in severe food insecurity. 13 communes in the country remain in a food crisis situation and 106 communes in 'food stress'. The prevalence of Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) amangst children under 5 has increased from 5.1% in 2012 to 6.5% in 2013. 100,000 children under 5 are affected by MAG, of whom 200,000 with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
Preparedness and response to emergencies, Haiti ranks as one of the countries with the highest exposure and vulnerability to multiple hazards including hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, landslides and droughts. Although no major hurricane hit the country this year, an estimated 5,500 people were affected by floods and heavy rains in 2013. 60 communes are the most vulnerable according to the national contingency plan.