Please refer to the attached file. Highlights Conflict and insecurity continued to drive displacement, with approximately 446, 000 people displaced across South Sudan since the beginning of 2026, including more than 34, 000 in Panyijiar and 24, 000 in Ulang in September. Food insecurity and acute malnutrition remained critical: In September, 8. 99 million people faced acute food insecurity, while global acute malnutrition (GAM) rates among children under 5 exceeded 34 per cent in Ayod, Akobo and Nyirol. Meanwhile, severe drought affecting over 80 per cent of the country threatened agricultural production, livestock and household food security. Cholera transmission declined, but active cases persisted, with 112, 148 cases and 1, 723 deaths reported by 30 September since the outbreak began in September 2024. Meanwhile, 77 access-related incidents were recorded in September, constraining humanitarian operations and essential service delivery. The 2026 Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal remained 47 percent funded, with significant shortfalls in education, WASH and nutrition constraining the response amid rising humanitarian needs.
UNICEF South Sudan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 8, 1-30 September 2026
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