Emergency & Disaster Relief

According to Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, in a disaster situation, the provision of safe water and sanitation solutions, and especially hygiene promotion, are vital to reduce the spread of epidemic diseases. Resources available in this sub-theme include case studies of disaster response, overviews of ongoing support to emergencies, and other resources related to WASH provision in disasters.

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Emergency & Disaster Relief Resources

Sudan - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan (03-26-2009)

Published: 
March 26, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Sudan, including WASH aspects, as of 03/26/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

Sudan - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan (03-23-2009)

Published: 
March 23, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Sudan, including WASH aspects, as of 03/23/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #12

Published: 
March 19, 2009
U.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
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweLatin America and the Caribbean

Democratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (03-18-2009)

Published: 
March 18, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 03/18/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #5, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
March 10, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Ethiopia, including WASH aspects, as of 03/10/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #6

Published: 
March 10, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On March 4, the GNU Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) ordered 12 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and one international development firm to terminate programs in northern Sudan and cancelled the organizations' registrations after the International Criminal Court (ICC)...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #11

Published: 
March 6, 2009
U.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
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweLatin America and the Caribbean

Democratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (03-04-2009)

Published: 
March 4, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 03/04/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

Democratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (02-28-2009)

Published: 
February 28, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 02/28/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

Chad - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
February 27, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Chad, including WASH aspects, as of 02/27/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
ChadSub-Saharan Africa

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