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
Success Story: Providing Healthcare in Asile Comunal
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July 6, 2010Skoll Global Threats Fund, U.S. Agency for International Development
A success story on USAID-funded health teams treat 300 patients a week in Asile Comunal, Haiti.Read more
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Haiti, Latin America and the CaribbeanZimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #12
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March 19, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
On March 17, the U.N. health cluster in Zimbabwe reported that the outbreak remained uncontrolled. However, from March 8 to 14, WHO recorded a significant decline in the weekly rates of reported cholera deaths and new cases compared to the previous week. According to WHO, the figures confirmed...Read more
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Zimbabwe, Latin America and the CaribbeanZimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #11
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March 6, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 27, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the cholera outbreak remained uncontrolled. However, from February 22 to 28, WHO recorded a significant decline in the weekly rates of reported cholera deaths and new cases compared to the previous...Read more
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Zimbabwe, Latin America and the CaribbeanZimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #10
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February 26, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 20, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the outbreak remained uncontrolled. OCHA noted that approximately 68 percent of total cases reported to date have originated in Harare, Manicaland, Mashonaland West, and Masvingo provinces, in...Read more
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Zimbabwe, Latin America and the CaribbeanZimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #9
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February 18, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 13, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the outbreak remained uncontrolled. In addition, OCHA noted that while new case rates in many urban districts appear to have stabilized in recent weeks, rates in rural areas continue to increase...Read more
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Zimbabwe, Latin America and the CaribbeanHaiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #9, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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September 22, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/DART and CDC staff noted need for soap, mosquito nets, access to potable water, and medical supplies in shelters in Gonaives. CDC staff is coordinating with headquarters to provide diagnostic kits and training to the Haitian national Laboratory to increase local diagnostic capacity in...Read more
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Haiti, Latin America and the CaribbeanHaiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #8, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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September 18, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
A number of communities remain inaccessible and the humanitarian situation remains unclear. IOM noted need for adequate sanitation in shelters in Gonaives. A major disease outbreak has not occurred but IOM reported that diarrhea has affected more than 50% of IDPs in shelters.Read more
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Haiti, Latin America and the CaribbeanHaiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #7, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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September 17, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA is committing $2 million to the U.N. WFP along with $750,000 to NGO partner World Visions to support distribution of emergency relief supplies and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) activities. USG is providing $30million in humanitarian assistance to affected populations in Haiti.Read more
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Haiti, Latin America and the CaribbeanHaiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #6, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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September 16, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/FFP is providing an additional $7million contribution that will enable USAID/FFP to meet 40% of the food requirements as set out in the U.N. flash appeal launched on 9/12. President Preval stated that infrastructure (bridges and transport) are key priorities. Water has begun to recede...Read more
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Haiti, Latin America and the CaribbeanHaiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #5, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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September 15, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Improved sanitation and hygiene conditions and clean-up ops were emerging as priority response activities following initial distributions of food, safe drinking water, and relief commodities to most communities affected by recent storms. Some isolated, inaccessible communities have yet to receive...Read more
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