This report covers the period of 01/01/2006 to 31/12/2007 for the 2006-2007 Appeal.

In brief

Programme summary: Disaster Management programme: Special attention was given to preparedness and risk reduction in terms of training, contingency planning, partnerships and forums for information sharing and early warning. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the implementation of climate change initiatives in the Zone was concluded with the RCRC Climate Change Centre in Netherlands. In addition, a joint annual planning forum was held in collaboration with the Health and Care Department.

Period covered: 1 May to 17 September 2007;

Appeal target: CHF 969,519 (USD 797,302 or EUR 598,469);

Appeal coverage: 15.4%;

Outstanding needs: CHF 820,047 (USD 681,668 or EUR 498,812).

Summary: Tanzania Red Cross National Society (TRCNS) volunteers were mobilized to distribute health and shelter relief items, targeting beneficiaries in Shinyanga, Mwanza, Dodoma, Tabora and Iringa. Most Red Cross volunteers and community workers involved in disseminating messages on Rift Valley Fever (RVF) have received training.

The National Society, through its branches

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Final Report; Period covered: 13 November 2006 to 5 February 2007.

History of this Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF)-funded operation:

- CHF 30,470 was allocated from the Federation's DREF on 6 November, 2006 to respond to the needs of this operation. (Refer to the DREF Bulletin for more information).

- This operation was implemented over

This report covers the period of 01/01/2006 to 31/12/2006 of a two-year planning and appeal process.

In a world of global challenges, continued poverty, inequity, and increasing vulnerability to disasters and disease, the International Federation with its global network, works to accomplish its Global Agenda, partnering with local community and civil society to prevent and alleviate human suffering from disasters, diseases and public health emergencies.

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Programme Summary: The East Africa sub-regional programmes appeal was revised twice during the year to include

By Everlyn Kemunto & Anthony Mwangi, Kenya Red Cross, and Stella Marealle, Tanzania Red Cross

Rift Valley Fever, a rare zoonotic viral disease, has claimed 155 lives in Kenya and caused huge losses of income in Kenya's pastoralist communities. The outbreak of the disease has exacerbated an already precarious food insecurity and livelihoods situation, following the massive floods in Kenya and neighbouring countries at the end of 2006. A large number of animals were lost to the disease.

While Rift Valley Fever is unfortunately

By Jennifer Harter, Communications Associate

It was a gathering of the most powerful organizations in the global fight against malaria in one of the most powerful places in the world.

And Christian Children's Fund (CCF) was among those invited to the White House on Wednesday for Malaria Awareness Day.

The Vice President for Global Programs at CCF, Michelle Poulton visited the White House on the organization's behalf for a key event in President Bush's efforts to fight malaria.

Poulton attended the luncheon in the

Arumeru district is sprawling incubator

by Matilda Kirenga

The New Year started in Arusha with fresh outbreaks of cholera and by January 8, eight victims had been admitted at Levolosi health centre which had also been designated a cholera camp.

The Municipal Medical Officer, Dr. Solomon Ole Logilunore told the Arusha Times that the epidemic was still a threat in Arusha. Four cases were reported on January 1; five on January2 , six patients on January 5, six on January 7 and four on January 8, all coming from within the municipality and the Arumeru areas bordering the municipality.

DAR ES SALAAM, Dec 26, 2006 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- The impact of Tropical Cyclone Bondo is expected to diminish as wind speed recorded on Monday in Dar es Salaam international airport declined, according to a statement from the Tanzania Meteorological Agency on Tuesday.

The wind was reported to be blowing at 45 km per hour.

The statement predicted that there would be mild rainfalls accompanied by winds in many parts of the country. But people in the coastal and northern regions of the country were still warned of heavy rains and strong winds.

TMA earlier warned Tanzanians to prepare

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 185 countries.

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This DREF Bulletin is being issued based on the situation described below reflecting the information available at this time. CHF 43,000 (USD 35,002 or EUR 27,301) has been allocated from the Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to respond to the needs in this operation. This operation is expected to be implemented over