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Health and Nutrition Learning Paper - Surge Approach: Lessons learned from Concern Worldwide’s experience in Ethiopia
By Concern Worldwide at ReliefWeb
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
. Context Ethiopia has a population of approximately 132 million people, making it the 10th most populous country in the world. The percentage of the population living below the poverty line has decreased from 30% in 2011 to 24% in 2016, indicating progress in poverty reduction1. However, recent iss
Key takeaway The percentage of the population living below the poverty line has decreased from 30% in 2011 to 24% in 2016, indicating progress in poverty reduction1.
Why this matters
The situation in Ethiopia highlights the complexities of addressing humanitarian needs in a country facing multiple, interconnected crises. Despite progress in poverty reduction, the nation's socio-economic development is being undermined by conflict, climate extremes, and disease outbreaks. The predictable seasonal surges in acute malnutrition and childhood illnesses pose a significant challenge to primary health services, particularly in remote areas with limited resources. Concern Worldwide's experience in Ethiopia offers valuable lessons in implementing a surge approach to health and nutrition, which can help inform strategies for other organizations working in similar contexts. The ability to scale up responses quickly and effectively will be crucial in mitigating the impact of these crises on vulnerable populations. As Ethiopia continues to face persistent challenges, the importance of flexible and adaptable humanitarian programming cannot be overstated, and the lessons learned from Concern Worldwide's experience will likely be relevant to other countries facing similar complex emergencies.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . Context Ethiopia has a population of approximately 132 million people, making it the 10th most populous country in the world. The percentage of the population living below the poverty line has decreased from 30% in 2011 to 24% in 2016, indicating progress in poverty reduction1. However, recent iss
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