More than two million people have no access to clean water. HRW warns that the situation is similar to 2008, when Zimbabwe experienced the most devastating cholera outbreak in Africa in 15 years.
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Cholera cases drop worldwide as key endemic countries report greater control
The number of cholera cases decreased globally by 60% in 2018, the WHO announced in a report that points to an encouraging trend in cholera prevention.
WHO and partners rush to deliver cholera vaccines to remote areas of Zimbabwe
By the time the campaign wrapped up, more than 975,000 oral cholera vaccine doses had been administered in two rounds over a two-week period.
Zimbabwe: Cyclone Idai component of the Flash Appeal 17 per cent funded
The revised Flash Appeal calls for $294 million (including $60 million for the Cyclone Idai response). Donors have contributed at least $10.1 million for the cyclone-response component.
Cholera vaccination campaign targets 500,000 people in Zimbabwe
During the campaign, all residents of Chimanimani and Chipinge districts aged 12 months and older will receive the vaccine to protect them against cholera.
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One month on from Cyclone Idai, 1.6 million children still reeling from its impact - UNICEF
The needs in Mozambique remain massive, with 1 million children in need of assistance, followed by more than 443,000 in Malawi and 130,000 in Zimbabwe.
UN seeks $234 million in urgent appeal for Zimbabwe
UN humanitarian chief approved $10 million allocation from the Central Emergency Response Fund, while more is required to help 5.3 million people in need of assistance.
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How IFRC responded to the five biggest emergencies in Africa in 2018
The IFRC responded to 34 emergencies in 22 countries across Africa where millions were affected by natural disasters, epidemics, population movement, complex emergencies and food insecurity.
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El Niño phenomenon adds to food insecurity worries in southern Africa
There is at least an 80% chance of an El Niño phenomenon between October and December 2018, coinciding with the lean season. An El Niño at this time is associated with below-average rain.
UN allocates US$3M new funds for cholera response in Zimbabwe
The funds will provide immediate life-saving assistance to 600,000 people who are infected or at risk of being infected by cholera in Harare according to UN Resident Coordinator Bishow Parajuli.
Cholera outbreak spreads in Zimbabwe; at least 30 people dead
Cholera is reportedly spreading to different areas of the country. Poor WASH and health infrastructure are facilitating the rapid spread of the disease.
WHO scaling up response to fast-moving cholera outbreak in Harare
With health authorities and partners, WHO experts are helping to track down cases, providing technical support to laboratories and improving diagnostics and strengthening prevention control.
Zimbabwe declares state of emergency over cholera outbreak
The government has declared a state of emergency in Harare following 20 deaths and more than 2,000 cases related to waterborne diseases such as salmonella, typhoid and cholera.
Estudio evalúa el impacto socioeconómico de las inversiones en prevención y reducción de riesgos: el caso de Tabasco, México
El presente análisis tiene por objetivo evaluar el impacto de las inundaciones en el estado de Tabasco entre los años 2007 y 2010 y de las inversiones en RRD en el bienestar socioeconómico de la población de Tabasco.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Yemen, South Sudan and Ukraine
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights humanitarian crises in Papua New Guinea, Guatemala and Central African Republic
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
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Number of disaster fatalities more than halved in 2014
Asia and the Pacific witnessed 119 disaster events in 2014, but effective cyclone early warning systems, together with enhanced preparedness, saved countless lives, says ESCAP.
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Fewer lives lost from Asia-Pacific natural disasters in 2014
Improved preparedness measures and early warning systems, as well as larger evacuations, consistently moved people to safety and reduced the number of casualties.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights escalating violence in Nigeria, Sudan and Ukraine
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights violence in Nigeria and crisis in CAR
The weekly Global Overview aggregates information from a range of sources and provides the latest updates on and a ranking of current humanitarian crises.