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

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #6

Publication date:
March 10, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On March 4, the GNU Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) ordered 12 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and one international development firm to terminate programs in northern Sudan and cancelled the organizations' registrations after the International Criminal Court (ICC)...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sudan
Latin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #11

Publication date:
March 6, 2009
U.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
Regional/Country focus:
Zimbabwe
Latin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (02-26-2009)

Publication date:
February 26, 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

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