2012 -- Health facilities in the countries affected by the nutritional crises in the Sahel continue to report increases in the number of cases of acute malnutrition. The Governments of the affected countries, WHO and other health partners continue their efforts to support the humanitarian health response by providing medical supplies and technical support. The rainy season (June – September) brings increases in the risk of water-borne diseases such as cholera. Although no cases of cholera have been reported in the refugee and IDP camps, it is important to remain vigilant and strengthen the epidemiological surveillance and early warning system.
