1. HIGHLIGHTS

Logistics cluster support to the humanitarian partners working in the cholera response in Zimbabwe in ongoing. Since the beginning of the logistics cluster operation an estimated 250 mt of NFIs have been moved through the cluster, while 2'200 sqm of transhipment storage space is being currently in use by UNICEF and WHO to store much needed cholera response items such as oral rehydratation salts, water purification tablets, Diarrheal Disease kits, IV fluids, buckets, soap, etc.

Warehousing services are currently provided

CHOLERA OUTBREAK & LOGISTICS CLUSTER

In response to the severe cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe that as affected, so far, 90,000 persons and claimed more than 4,000 lives, the Logistics Cluster has been established to support the humanitarian community in their emergency response. The Logistics Cluster, along with secondary transport, provides relief organizations with five interagency hubs spread over the country.

Those Hubs are used as transshipment point where cholera response supplies, coming mainly though the South African

"One of the most important aims of the Cluster Approach, is to improve strategic field-level coordination and prioritization in specific sectors/areas of response"

'Prioritisation' is embedded in both the Terms of Reference of a Cluster Lead, as well as the IASC Guidance Note that outlines the new architecture for humanitarian response.

As such the Cluster Lead is responsible for setting the priorities of their particular sectoral response. Then, within the Humanitarian Country Team, overall priorities should be established and represented through the Humanitarian Coordinator.