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
Democratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (03-04-2009)
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March 4, 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 03/04/2009.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 (02-28-2009)
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February 28, 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 02/28/2009.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaChad - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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February 27, 2009U.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
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ChadSub-Saharan AfricaChad - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Chad (02-27-2009)
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February 27, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Chad, including WASH aspects, as of 02/27/2009.Read more
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ChadSub-Saharan AfricaZimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (02-26-2009)
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February 26, 2009U.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 - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (02-18-2009)
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February 18, 2009U.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 AfricaDemocratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (02-18-2009)
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February 18, 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 02/18/2009.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaZimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (02-10-2009)
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February 10, 2009U.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 AfricaEthiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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February 6, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
Consecutive seasons of failed rains, exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, rising inflation, endemic poverty, and limited government capacity, have led to chronic food insecurity and water shortages in Ethiopia. Approximately 7.2 million people receive food or cash assistance through the...Read more
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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #5, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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February 6, 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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