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Spike in waterborne diseases and malaria

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Zimbabwe
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OCHA
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • The primary humanitarian response to food insecurity was wrapped up in March after assisting more than a million people.
  • The resurgence of cholera in March was a stark reminder of the need for long term solutions to water and sanitation challenges.
  • Hundredfold increase in malaria cases reported in March compared to first two months of 2013.
  • Spike in deportees from Botswana noted, while those from South Africa dip.
  • Decrease noted in the number of unaccompanied minors assisted from Botswana and South Africa.
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