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

Zimbabwe - Zambezi River Basin Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programs, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
September 30, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID developed a Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) which reports stable national food security due to an adequate 2009/2010 harvest and sufficient availability of food in local markets. However, some food-insecure populations will require assistance beginning in October and...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak: Fact Sheet #13, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
April 2, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
Since the cholera outbreak began in August 2008, the disease has spread to 60 of Zimbabwe's 62 districts. As of April 1, nearly 94,300 reported cases of cholera had caused more than 4,100 deaths, according to the U.N. World Health Organization (WHO). On March 21, the total caseload exceeded...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-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

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

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (02-26-2009)

Published: 
February 26, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows areas affected by the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, including the number of Cholera cases in each district. Additionally, the map shows where USAID and the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance are providing assistance, as well as the types of assistance being provided. This map...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #10

Published: 
February 26, 2009
U.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
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweLatin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (02-18-2009)

Published: 
February 18, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows areas affected by the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, including the number of Cholera cases in each district. Additionally, the map shows where USAID and the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance are providing assistance, as well as the types of assistance being provided. This map...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #9

Published: 
February 18, 2009
U.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
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweLatin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (02-10-2009)

Published: 
February 10, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows areas affected by the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, including the number of Cholera cases in each district. Additionally, the map shows where USAID and the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance are providing assistance, as well as the types of assistance being provided. This map...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #8

Published: 
February 10, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 6, OCHA reported that the outbreak in Zimbabwe remained uncontrolled. While reported new case rates in urban areas except Harare appeared to have stabilized for the week of January 25 to 31, rates in rural areas continued to increase. According to WHO, cases in Masvingo, Mashonaland...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweEast Asia and Pacific

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