Reports

In Numbers 1,150 MT of food assistance distributed USD 454,412 cash-based transfers USD 32 m next six months (December 23 – May 24) net funding requirements 122,892 people assisted in November 2023 through in-kind food and cash transfers Operational Updates WFP is…

After years of relative calm, Zimbabwe has been grappling with a cholera outbreak since 12 February 2023. This resurgence is not an isolated incident, as 10 more countries (Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, South Sudan,…

Highlights Since the onset of the outbreak and as of 19 December, a total of 12,414 cholera cases, 62 confirmed deaths and 217 suspected deaths have been reported from 54 out of 64 districts. All 10 provinces…

TIMELINE 12 February 2023: First cholera case reported in Chegutu town, Mashonaland-West. 15 February: Second case reported; government activates cholera response taskforces at all levels and a first cholera treatment centre (CTC) is set up in Chegutu. 18 April:…

By Vivian Mugarisi Mutare, Zimbabwe – The World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded and expanded the cholera treatment centers (CTCs) at Chiadzwa and Zvipiripiri Rural Health Centres to strengthen the country's response to the ongoing cholera outbreak. The…

Appeal highlights In 2024, an estimated 2.6 million people, including 1.7 million children, are projected to require urgent humanitarian assistance in Zimbabwe due to the El Niño-induced drought, a food and nutrition crisis, floods, regional migration and…

By Vivian Mugarisi Harare, Zimbabwe - In a pivotal move to fortify cholera response efforts in Zimbabwe, the World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered a substantial consignment of crucial supplies, totaling 22 metric tonnes. This timely contribution…

Highlights ·A total of 8,676 children (3,917 girls and 4,759 boys), were treated for wasting between January and October 2023. ·A total of 2,648,898 people (1,218,493 children) accessed essential primary health care against an annual target of 1,559,735…

By Vivian Mugarisi Harare, Zimbabwe – Despite their prevalence and devastating impact on communities, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) often receive limited funding and scant media coverage. This neglect has fostered a vicious cycle of poverty, disease, and…

Anticipatory Action Plan At a Glance PEOPLE TARGETED 505.6K REQUIREMENTS 28.7M SECTORS 6 DISTRICTS TARGETED 21 Part 1: Context Overview Zimbabwe has, over the years, grappled with the repercussions of the climate crisis, which have led to erratic rainfall patterns characterized by…