Reports

Although cholera fatality rates and new cases are on the decline, the epidemic is still not under control. As of 26 February, 84,027 suspected cases, including 3,894 deaths had been reported by the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, with…

This report was issued by OCHA Zimbabwe. It covers the period from 20th February 2009 to 27th February 2009. The next report will be issued on or around 6th March 2009. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES - The Cholera epidemic is still not under control;…

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA) Note: The last fact sheet was dated February 18, 2009. KEY DEVELOPMENTS - Since the cholera outbreak began in August 2008, the disease…

Eva Berglund/Church of Sweden-ACT International HARARE - As the deadly cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe has spread rapidly to all provinces over the past several months, the World Health Organization (WHO) says the disease is not yet under control with almost…

As of 18 February 2009, 79 613 suspected cases, including 3 731 deaths (Case Fatality Rate (CFR) 4.7%) have been reported by the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MoHCW) of Zimbabwe since August 2008. All 10 provinces are…

I. Highlights/Key Priorities - The Cholera epidemic is still not under control - Cumulative number of Cholera cases since August 2008 as of 19 February 2009 is 80,250 - Cumulative number of Cholera deaths since August 2008 as of 19 February 2009…

GLIDE n° EP-2008-000218-ZWE Period covered by this Ops Update: 14 January - 17 February 2009 Appeal target (current): Appeal target (current): CHF 10,170,233 (USD 9.2m or EUR 6.6m) Appeal coverage: The donor response is updated regularly, as of 19 February the coverage…

Funding for water and sanitation desperately needed Harare, Zimbabwe (Feb. 18, 2009) - A serious lack of funding and resources to repair the broken water and sanitation infrastructure that is fuelling the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe threatens to make the deadly…

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA) Note: The last fact sheet was dated February 10, 2009. KEY DEVELOPMENTS Since the cholera outbreak began in August 2008, the disease has…

Using WFP's Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) distribution networks, partners under the cholera response have distributed 2,500 items of information and communication material from UNICEF at its final distribution points. Partners are also distributing soap, aqua tablets and/or hygiene kits during…