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22 December 2011<\/span> Last updated at<\/span> 03:10 GMT<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"AMillions have been affected by drought conditions in the Horn of Africa<\/span><\/div>\n

Millions remain in danger as a result of drought and famine in the Horn of Africa, UK International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell has said.<\/p>\n

Mr Mitchell said the latest estimate is that up to 100,000 people may have died between April and August.<\/p>\n

More than 9,000 tonnes of UK-funded aid is due to arrive in the region over Christmas, which is expected to feed some 800,000 people.<\/p>\n

The minister said millions will “face a fight for life in the New Year”.<\/p>\n

As well as food, the UK’s aid will also fund vaccines and other medical supplies to treat more than 75,000 refugees.<\/p>\n

Britain is also providing clean water for more than half a million people in the Horn of Africa as the area struggles to recover from the effects of its worst drought in 60 years.<\/p>\n

Based on data collected by the UN, latest UK estimates show that of the 50,000 to 100,000 people who may have died due to drought-related causes, more than half were children aged under five.<\/p>\n

The full extent of deaths caused by the drought may never be known, the Department for International Development said.<\/p>\n

Mr Mitchell said there were some signs that the situation was improving, but that the situation remained desperate for people who remained malnourished and stuck in camps.<\/p>\n

‘Fight for life’<\/span><\/p>\n

Famine status has been lifted in three of the six areas of Somalia but many families remain without sufficient food.<\/p>\n

Mr Mitchell said: “Britain can be proud that we have got emergency aid to millions of people during the last six months.<\/p>\n

“In many cases, this has been the difference between life and death.<\/p>\n

“Millions across the region remain in danger and will face a fight for life in the New Year as they struggle to recover from the drought.<\/p>\n

“But British aid is arriving as we speak so that families have enough to eat today and in the weeks ahead, providing hope that there can be a better future.”<\/p>\n

Mr Mitchell also praised the generosity of the British public, who have donated more than \u00a372m to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s East Africa appeal.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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