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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Initial Findings: Nutrition, WASH, Food Security & Logistics Assessment - Punia-Kasese Axe, Punia Territory, Maniema Province, DRC (November 2016)

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Source: People in Need
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Introduction

This needs assessment was conducted by People in Need (PIN) and Rebuild Hope for Africa (RHA) in October 2016, in order to identify needs on the Punia-Kasese axe – which is typically considered “inaccessible” due to the extremely poor condition of the road. The assessment was also prepared to clarify feasible intervention modalities, in order to inform project design. This initial findings document precedes the full assessment report, and its purpose is to share key data with OCHA and partners rapidly in order to support humanitarian planning.

Methodology

The assessment targeted three “inaccessible” health areas on the Punia-Kasese axe – Matumba, Kamukingi and Kabongola, comprising key informant interviews with actors at province, Health Zone and Health Area levels, as well as focus group discussions and a household survey at village level. The findings presented here are drawn primarily from the household survey component. The survey focused on mothers of children aged 6-59 months – the key population group for emergency integrated nutrition interventions. The sample included 194 women, achieving representative data to a confidence level of 95% and margin of error of 7%. The sample was divided proportionally between health areas based on their population, and interviews were distributed across several villages within each Health Area.

Key Recommendations

• There is a severe need for an integrated response in this neglected Punia-Kasese axe, to address nutrition, WASH, food security, logistics and sexual violence-related needs.

• The road is extremely difficult to access at present, but an intervention combining nutrition, food security and WASH with a significant road rehabilitation component (cash-for-work repairs) will make it accessible.


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