Informes

Early action protocol Activation Activation Overview The Zimbabwe RC activated the first trigger for its Early Action Protocol in September 2023 where first Trigger: A forecast of an El Niño event, with an impact level corresponding to once-in-six-year…

Highlights In October 2023, Zimbabwe declared polio outbreak as a Public Health Emergency (PHE) following the detection of circulating vaccine derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2). An index human polio virus type 2 was reported in a 10-year-old girl…

By Ignatius Banda BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, May 17 2024 (IPS) - Rising temperatures are being blamed for an increase in human-wildlife conflicts in Zimbabwe as animals such as snakes leave their natural habitat earlier than usual. High temperatures have…

Highlights • Maize Prices - Globally, maize prices have increased slightly from February to March. In the region, maize prices ordinarily drop seasonally at this time of year due to the harvest, but given the drought-induced reduction…

In Zimbabwe, El Niño events are associated with prolonged dry spells, reduced rainfall, and increased temperatures. These conditions often lead to droughts, water shortages, and crop failures, posing significant challenges to health, agriculture, and food security.…

Highlights UNICEF’s El Nino response plan requires US$84.9 million, targeting 1.34 million people, of which 866,072 are children. UNICEF is working closely with the Government of Zimbabwe and donors and in collaboration with local authorities and (as relevant) implementing…

UNICEF’s appeal will provide emergency support to 866,000 children Harare, 13 May 2024 – UNICEF is urgently appealing for USD 84.9 million to fund its emergency response aimed at assisting children and women affected by the El…

Climate-induced emergencies like El Nino impact severely on children Harare, 10 May 2024 – As Zimbabwe faces the effects of climate-induced El Niño, UNICEF is taking proactive steps to highlight the profound impact of climate change on…

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors trends in staple food prices in countries vulnerable to food insecurity. For each FEWS NET country and region, the Price Bulletin provides a set of charts showing…

Part 1: Overview of the Situation Context Overview Zimbabwe is one of the countries in the region’s vulnerable agricultural belt and has frequently experienced the detrimental effects of El Niño in the past from 1982 to the present. El…