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
Democratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (01-07-2009)
Published:
January 7, 2009U.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 01/07/2009.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaGlobal - Provisional Basic/Basic Guidance on Use of Plastic Sheeting as Part of NFI Distributions, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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January 1, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
The goal of any USAID/OFDA Shelter and Settlements (S&S) activity will be occupancy of covered living space that can serve as minimally adequate shelter for disaster/crisis affected populations in an expeditious and appropriate manner.Read more
Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (12-31-2008)
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December 31, 2008U.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
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ZimbabweSub-Saharan AfricaZimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #3
Published:
December 31, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Since the outbreak began in August 2008, cholera has spread to all of Zimbabwe's 10 provinces and 53 of Zimbabwe's 62 districts. On December 26, the U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) reported cholera cases in Matabeleland North Province, previously the only province without any...Read more
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ZimbabweEast Asia and PacificDemocratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (12-23-2008)
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December 23, 2008U.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 12/23/2008.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaZimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (12-19-2008)
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December 19, 2008U.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
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ZimbabweSub-Saharan AfricaZimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #2
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December 19, 2008U.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
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ZimbabweEast Asia and PacificZimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (12-12-2008)
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December 12, 2008U.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
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ZimbabweSub-Saharan AfricaZimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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December 12, 2008U.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
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ZimbabweSub-Saharan AfricaDemocratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (12-11-2008)
Published:
December 11, 2008U.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 12/11/2008.Read more
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