CERF-funded Project
Zimbabwe
Strengthen Cholera Response in most affected districts of Zimbabwe (23-RR-WHO-055)
| Grant | $699,538 |
|---|---|
| Recipient UN Agency | WHO |
| Emergency type | Drought |
| Window | Rapid Response |
| Sector | Health |
| Group of people targeted | Other affected persons |
| Number of people targeted | 262,000 |
| Implementation dates | | |
Project overview
The main objective of this project is to mitigate the impact of cholera by reducing morbidity and mortality. This WHO project includes targeted interventions in surveillance, infection and prevention control, case management, and risk communication and community engagement across 26 high-risk districts and populations in six provinces. The project provides life-saving assistance to 262,000 people, of whom 71,582 are women and 65,809 are girls. An estimated 1,876 people with disabilities benefit from this project.