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 - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
Published:
January 9, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
In 2009, Sudan continues to cope with the effects of conflict, displacement, and insecurity countrywide. Since 2003, a complex emergency in Sudan's western region of Darfur has affected more than 4.7 million people, including nearly 2.7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). In Darfur...Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaZimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #4
Published:
January 9, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
On January 9, WHO reported that more than 54 percent of cumulative deaths had occurred outside health facilities, cholera treatment centers (CTCs), and cholera treatment units (CTUs). The figures reflect significant challenges in providing sufficient treatment access to cholera-affected...Read more
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ZimbabweEast Asia and PacificDemocratic Republic of Congo - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #8, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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January 7, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on 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 AfricaDemocratic 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
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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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