MSF teams in the Oromiya and Southern Nations and Nationalities People’s regions (SNNPR) of southern Ethiopia have cared for up to 6,500 severely malnourished children. Since May 13, MSF activities have been scaled up in order to respond to the alarming nutritional situation observed in the areas where MSF teams work.

Oromiya Region

Three stabilization centres set up in Shashemane, Senbete Shinquille, and Ropi provide 24-hour medical care to severely malnourished children suffering from complications such as malaria or pneumonia. To date 957 children have been admitted to these three centres, with 314 currently receiving medical attention.

Children who are not suffering from complications are treated on an outpatient basis in

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