Zimbabwe
The UN in Zimbabwe is working with Interfaith group to mobilize communities in COVID-19 prevention. To intensify public information in response to the spike in COVID-19 cases, UNICEF, WHO and other partners supported the Minister of Health…
Zimbabwe
Background Zimbabwe experiences multiple natural hazards, including cyclones, drought, floods, and heavy rains. Droughts affect rural and urban food security and water supplies on an annual basis, with increased reliance on food distributions during lean seasons. Recurring…
Zimbabwe
HIGHLIGHTS The 2020-2021 rainy season has brought above normal rains. Iron Duke dam burst resulting in 2 lives lost Shelter gaps have been exacerbated by the heavy rains. Increased vulnerability was reported for affected population resulting of protracted crises (Cyclone…
Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe, February 1, 2021 — As Zimbabwe battles surging cases and deaths from COVID-19 and fears of a new variant, tropical Cyclone Eloise has devastated COVID-19 mitigation and containment measures. In past weeks the triple…
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Executive Summary In 2021, 6.8 million people will need humanitarian assistance in Zimbabwe, primarily due to climatic shocks and prevailing macro-economic challenges, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past year, the cost of basic commodities has…
Zimbabwe
Description of the disaster Tropical cyclone Eloise entered Zimbabwe on 23 January at about 20:00 hrs with wind speeds of 160 kilometres per hour (kph) (99 miles per hour). It brought heavy rains in Masvingo, Manicaland and…
Zimbabwe
HIGHLIGHTS The 2020-2021 rainy season has brought about normal to above normal rains. Already existing shelter gaps have been compounded by the heavy rains. Tropical storm Chalane and tropical Cyclone Eloise have left trails of destruction in some parts…
Zimbabwe
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…
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Key Messages With the peak of the 2020/21 lean season, Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to continue through at least March in most areas of Matebeleland North and South, Masvingo, Midlands, Manicaland, and the extreme…
Zimbabwe
HIGHLIGHTS The 2020-2021 rainy season has brought about normal to above normal rains. Already existing shelter gaps have been compounded by the heavy rains. Tropical storm Chalane and tropical Cyclone Eloise have left trails of destruction in some parts…
