The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has donated
30,000 kilograms of relief food to aid families battling the nodding syndrome
disease in Omoro district.
The food consignment includes 20,000 kilograms of maize
flour and 10,000 kilograms of beans. The food relief will be distributed
to affected households in Odek, Lalogi, Orapwooyo, and Acet sub-counties, as
well as parts of Acet Town Council.
The food relief is in response to a request
by Catherine Lamwaka, the Omoro Woman member of parliament in June this year. Expressing her gratitude for the relief support, Lamwaka stated that the last food assistance received
by these families was in September last year.
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She explained
that the relief food
provided by the OPM will be instrumental in supporting approximately 300
families in the affected areas, all of whom are coping with the nodding
syndrome disease. Lamwaka has also requested the Ministry of Agriculture to
lend support by providing a tractor, which would significantly assist these
families in their food production efforts.
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Cherop, the Omoro District Information Officer explains that the food items were delivered on Monday and will
be thoughtfully allocated to the different households after an assessment by
the district disaster management committee as per the OPM's directives.
The
distribution will prioritize vulnerable families, including the sick, older
persons, child-headed households, persons with disabilities, and those living
with HIV.
Emmy Daniel Ojara
Freelancer