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.

Emergency & Disaster Relief Resources

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (01-09-2009)

Publication date:
January 9, 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/Country focus:
Zimbabwe
Sub-Saharan Africa

Sudan - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Publication date:
January 9, 2009
U.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
Regional/Country focus:
Sudan
Sub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #4

Publication date:
January 9, 2009
U.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
Regional/Country focus:
Zimbabwe
East Asia and Pacific

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (12-31-2008)

Publication date:
December 31, 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/Country focus:
Zimbabwe
Sub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #3

Publication date:
December 31, 2008
U.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
Regional/Country focus:
Zimbabwe
East Asia and Pacific

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

Publication date:
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/Country focus:
Zimbabwe
Sub-Saharan Africa

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