Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #12
Published:
March 19, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
On March 17, the U.N. health cluster in Zimbabwe reported that the outbreak remained uncontrolled. However, from March 8 to 14, WHO recorded a significant decline in the weekly rates of reported cholera deaths and new cases compared to the previous week. According to WHO, the figures confirmed...Read more
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Zimbabwe, Latin America and the CaribbeanZimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #11
Published:
March 6, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 27, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the cholera outbreak remained uncontrolled. However, from February 22 to 28, WHO recorded a significant decline in the weekly rates of reported cholera deaths and new cases compared to the previous...Read more
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Zimbabwe, Latin America and the CaribbeanZimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #10
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February 26, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 20, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the outbreak remained uncontrolled. OCHA noted that approximately 68 percent of total cases reported to date have originated in Harare, Manicaland, Mashonaland West, and Masvingo provinces, in...Read more
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Zimbabwe, Latin America and the CaribbeanZimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #9
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February 18, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 13, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the outbreak remained uncontrolled. In addition, OCHA noted that while new case rates in many urban districts appear to have stabilized in recent weeks, rates in rural areas continue to increase...Read more
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