Identifier
Created
Classification
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07STATE159308
2007-11-21 20:42:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
USAID/DCHA/OFDA RESPONSE TO DISASTER DECLARATION FOR CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN DJIBOUTI
how-toO R 212042Z NOV 07 FM SECSTATE WASHDC TO AMEMBASSY DJIBOUTI IMMEDIATE INFO NSC WASHINGTON DC 9153 USMISSION GENEVA AMEMBASSY NAIROBI
UNCLAS STATE 159308
SIPDIS
AIDAC EARM FOR LMESERVE MBARRY; ECARO FOR JMYER,
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS:
UNCLASSIFIED
SIPDIS
UNCLASSIFIED IMMEDIATE
SIPDIS
State 159308
SUBJECT: USAID/DCHA/OFDA RESPONSE TO DISASTER
DECLARATION FOR CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN DJIBOUTI
REF: (A) DJIBOUTI 01349
GPLATT, GENEVA FOR NKYLOH, NSC FOR PMARCHAM
UNCLAS STATE 159308
SIPDIS
AIDAC EARM FOR LMESERVE MBARRY; ECARO FOR JMYER,
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS:
UNCLASSIFIED
SIPDIS
UNCLASSIFIED IMMEDIATE
SIPDIS
State 159308
SUBJECT: USAID/DCHA/OFDA RESPONSE TO DISASTER
DECLARATION FOR CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN DJIBOUTI
REF: (A) DJIBOUTI 01349
GPLATT, GENEVA FOR NKYLOH, NSC FOR PMARCHAM
1. IN ACCORDANCE WITH POST'S DISASTER DECLARATION AND
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE (REF A),USAID/DCHA/OFDA HAS
APPROVED AN INITIAL AMOUNT USDOLS 100,000 TO ASSIST
THE GOVERNMENT OF DJIBOUTI (GODJ) IN RESPONDING TO A
CHOLERA OUTBREAK. ADDITIONAL FUNDS MAY BE PROVIDED
PENDING FURTHER DETAILS ON UNMET NEEDS.
2. USAID/OFDA UNDERSTANDS PER REF (A) THAT POST HAS
IDENTIFIED UNICEF AS THE APPROPRIATE AWARDEE FOR THESE
FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TREATMENT SUPPLIES AND TO
FACILITATE AN INTENSIVE HEALTH, SANITATION, AND
HYGIENE CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF DISEASE.
OFDA WILL WORK WITH POST TO AWARD THESE FUNDS TO
UNICEF.
3. OFDA ACTION OFFICER FOR THIS EMERGENCY IS WARD
MILLER (WMILLER@USAID.GOV). MR. MILLER CAN BE REACHED
DURING BUSINESS HOURS AT 1 (202) 712-4222. AFTER
CLOSE OF BUSINESS, DCHA/OFDA PERSONNEL CAN ALSO BE
REACHED THROUGH THE OFDA DUTY OFFICER (202) 253-4540.
RICE
SIPDIS
AIDAC EARM FOR LMESERVE MBARRY; ECARO FOR JMYER,
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS:
UNCLASSIFIED
SIPDIS
UNCLASSIFIED IMMEDIATE
SIPDIS
State 159308
SUBJECT: USAID/DCHA/OFDA RESPONSE TO DISASTER
DECLARATION FOR CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN DJIBOUTI
REF: (A) DJIBOUTI 01349
GPLATT, GENEVA FOR NKYLOH, NSC FOR PMARCHAM
1. IN ACCORDANCE WITH POST'S DISASTER DECLARATION AND
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE (REF A),USAID/DCHA/OFDA HAS
APPROVED AN INITIAL AMOUNT USDOLS 100,000 TO ASSIST
THE GOVERNMENT OF DJIBOUTI (GODJ) IN RESPONDING TO A
CHOLERA OUTBREAK. ADDITIONAL FUNDS MAY BE PROVIDED
PENDING FURTHER DETAILS ON UNMET NEEDS.
2. USAID/OFDA UNDERSTANDS PER REF (A) THAT POST HAS
IDENTIFIED UNICEF AS THE APPROPRIATE AWARDEE FOR THESE
FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TREATMENT SUPPLIES AND TO
FACILITATE AN INTENSIVE HEALTH, SANITATION, AND
HYGIENE CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF DISEASE.
OFDA WILL WORK WITH POST TO AWARD THESE FUNDS TO
UNICEF.
3. OFDA ACTION OFFICER FOR THIS EMERGENCY IS WARD
MILLER (WMILLER@USAID.GOV). MR. MILLER CAN BE REACHED
DURING BUSINESS HOURS AT 1 (202) 712-4222. AFTER
CLOSE OF BUSINESS, DCHA/OFDA PERSONNEL CAN ALSO BE
REACHED THROUGH THE OFDA DUTY OFFICER (202) 253-4540.
RICE