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The humanitarian crisis in the region continues to deepen affecting the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Currently, 22.2- 22.7 million people are in highly food insecure (IPC Phase 3+).
In Kenya, northern counties (Turkana, Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir and Garissa) are projected to face Emergency (IPC Phase 4) between March and June 2023.
For Somalia, Famine (IPC Phase 5) is no longer considered the most likely scenario, however, agropastoralist population in Burkhaba district and IDP settlements in Baidoa and Banadir face a Risk of Famine if the 2023 Gu rains are worse than forecasted and assistance does not
reach the most vulnerable.