An estimated 2,500 metric tons of rice, peas, and vegetable oil were delivered to affected people in Sofala, Zambezia, and Manica provinces.
The United States has announced its huge involvement in humanitarian relief efforts to assist the victims of Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, including an attempt to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases, like cholera.
The US Embassy said the move was a sequel to the US Consul General in Durban, Sherry Zalika Sykes, visiting King Shaka International Airport on Sunday to view a shipment of UN World Food Programme food and relief supplies. To date, the US government has provided nearly $7.3 million in humanitarian assistance to help people in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi who have been affected by Cyclone Idai as well as flooding that occurred earlier this month. This includes more than $6.5 million from USAID.
“As flood waters begin to recede, the DART is continuing to identify additional humanitarian needs and working with our United Nations and NGO partners to rapidly scale up response efforts, prioritizing the provision of emergency shelter, food, water, improved sanitation, and hygiene supplies,” the embassy said.
“To date, the U.S. military has airlifted more than 50 metric tons of humanitarian supplies, with more flights happening daily. The DART is working closely with the local government, as well as with WFP, the International Organization for Migration, CARE, and World Vision, to ensure that these relief items are distributed to the affected communities,” the US Embassy said.
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