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Office / Bureau Mokolo Category Health Date Needed By 2/23/2026 Program Description (Background) / Description du programme (contexte)
On 7 February 2026, a devastating fire struck the Abattoir and Tribune IDP sites in Kolofata, Cameroon, affecting at least 574 households and destroying more than 470 shelters. The incident caused loss of life, multiple injuries, and the destruction of essential belongings, further worsening the already fragile living conditions of a population largely composed of women, children, and the elderly. Occurring in a context of chronic insecurity, repeated displacement, and limited humanitarian access, the disaster has exposed affected families to increased health risks, including untreated injuries, disease outbreaks due to overcrowding, and heightened food insecurity.
The fire has also placed immense pressure on an already under-resourced district health system, with local facilities o...