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 - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (12-19-2008)

Published: 
December 19, 2008
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 #2

Published: 
December 19, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
According to USAID/DART staff and relief agencies, a breakdown in water and sanitation infrastructure has exacerbated Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak, and the nation's collapsed health system is unable to respond adequately. On December 3, the Government of Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweEast Asia and Pacific

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (12-12-2008)

Published: 
December 12, 2008
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: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
December 12, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Since August 2008, cholera has spread through 9 of Zimbabwe's 10 provinces. As of December 11, cholera had caused nearly 800 deaths, with more than 16,400 cases reported, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). On November 18, M'decins Sans...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (09-19-2008)

Published: 
September 19, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Zimbabwe. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #3, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 19, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Provides a situation report of fiscal year (FY) 2008 to Zimbabwe for the Complex Emergency.Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (06-26-2008)

Published: 
June 26, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Zimbabwe. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
June 26, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Provides a situation report of fiscal year (FY) 2008 to Zimbabwe for the Complex Emergency.Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (05-16-2008)

Published: 
May 16, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Zimbabwe. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
May 16, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Provides a situation report of fiscal year (FY) 2008 to Zimbabwe for the Complex Emergency and Drought.Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

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