The Guinean government is continuing to provide support to families affected by the recent landslides in the Dar-es-Salam and Hamdallaye neighborhoods. According to Lanceït Touré, Director General of the National Agency for the Management of Emergencies and Humanitarian Disasters (ANGUCH), nearly 2,000 people were temporarily housed in centers at the Dixinn Centre 1 primary school and the Belle Vue Tito school in the Dixinn commune. These centers are set to close with the start of the new school year.
The authorities have put in place a system to identify and register those affected, ensuring transparency in the distribution of assistance. The ANGUCH teams worked closely with the sanitation services of the Ministry of Housing to achieve this. As of now, 115 homeowners and 511 tenants have been registered in Dar-Salam, while in Hamdallaye, 31 homeowners and 130 tenants have been recorded. There are still a dozen cases pending with the gendarmerie.
Medical teams have also been providing support to those affected, carrying out 1,271 consultations over the 36 days that the centers were open. Two births were reported, and 48 cases were referred to the CMC de la minière, six cases to Donca hospital, and two cases to the Massiré health center. Currently, 19 pregnant women remain at the two reception sites.
Each head of household will receive a total envelope of 21 million GNF, paid in two installments, to facilitate their relocation. The first tranche of 10 million GNF will be handed over immediately, with the second tranche of 11 million GNF to follow within 10 days. This assistance corresponds to six months' rent, calculated at 3.5 million GNF per month.
The ANGUCH has also taken steps to ensure that the temporary accommodation of families does not disrupt the start of the new school year. Once the schools that have hosted those affected are vacated, the authorities plan to refurbish them, including a complete repainting of the buildings, emptying of latrines, disinfection of classrooms, repair of electrical installations, and renovation of the water supply.
According to Lanceït Touré, the assistance provided is a demonstration of the government's commitment to supporting those affected by the disaster. The ANGUCH teams have been working tirelessly to ensure that those affected receive the support they need.
The Guinean government's response to the disaster has been multi-faceted, addressing not only the immediate needs of those affected but also their longer-term needs. The assistance package announced is a significant step towards helping families recover from the disaster.
Key points
- The Guinean government has announced an aid package of 21 million GNF per family to support those affected by recent landslides in Dar-es-Salam and Hamdallaye.
- Nearly 2,000 people were temporarily housed in centers following the landslides.
- Medical teams carried out 1,271 consultations over the 36 days that the centers were open.
