UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PEOPLE IN NEED 358k* Overview/Context In contrast to the southern part of the region, El Niño usually brings above average rainfall to Tanzania. The country received above normal rainfall over the past eight months, and flooding was reported, affecting infrastructure and agriculture and leading to displacement of people into camps. The country is also battling a large cholera outbreak, with more than 25,000 cases and 400 deaths since August 2015, although new cases are showing a downward trend. Targeting Targeting will focus on those communities whose food security was negatively impacted by floods, with special considerations to be given to vulnerable groups. have been trained to disseminate through brochures important information for improved responses. Humanitarian assistance has also been provided to those affected by floods. Mitigation measures are being implemented to reduce river erosion. Water treatment supplies have been supplied with awareness creation activities to community affected by cholera. Financial institutions have been requested to extend serviced to the most hit areas to support early recovery initiatives. Government launched a farmer’s bank in 2015 geared to reduce vulnerability and increase resiliency. Response to date The Ministry of Health and Social The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare procured medical supplies to control the cholera outbreak. Health personnel *Estimate based on last year’s assessment, 2016 assessment yet to be done. 62