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Establishing anticipatory action at the national level: a case study from Sri Lanka

Anticipatory action has progressed rapidly in Sri Lanka. In 2022, the first pilot project began testing this approach for floods and landslides in Nuwara Eliya; just three years later, there are now …

17 February 2026

• News

The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society activates its EAP for cholera to protect communities

The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society has activated its simplified EAP for cholera following a rise in cases in Rushinga District. This is the first time a National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society has …

16 February 2026

• News

Anticipatory action supports people at risk of a cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The collective framework for cholera in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been activated and partners are now delivering anticipatory action to support those at risk from an outbreak.

11 February 2026

• News

Governments, UN agencies and NGO partners act ahead of Tropical Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar and Mozambique

The anticipatory action frameworks for tropical cyclones in Madagascar and Mozambique have been activated ahead of Tropical Cyclone Gezani, which is forecast to strike both countries in the coming …

10 February 2026

• News

Niger activates its anticipatory action framework as flood risks rise

Niger activated its anticipatory action framework for floods in January, releasing 5 million US dollars from the UN's CERF to help humanitarian partners deliver early, life‑saving support.

30 January 2026

• Briefing Sheet / Fact Sheet

Establishing anticipatory action at the national level: lessons from Sri Lanka

Anticipatory action has progressed rapidly in Sri Lanka. In 2022, the first pilot project began testing this approach for floods and landslides in Nuwara Eliya; just three years later, there are now …

20 November 2025

• Blog

Building the evidence for anticipatory action: what we’ve learned – and what’s next

Anticipatory action has moved rapidly from concept to practice over the past decade. The expanding experience and evidence now available enable us to reflect on what has been learned, what works, …

19 November 2025

• EAP

Simplified Early Action Protocol: Zimbabwe | Cholera

This is the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society's simplified early action protocol for cholera.

22 October 2025

• News

The UN and partners deliver anticipatory actions ahead of floods in Nigeria

The UN has released 7 million US dollars to act ahead of floods in Nigeria, with partners assisting up to 350,000 people in at-risk areas before severe floods hit.

12 September 2025

• Project Page

Development of a forecasting model for cholera and an Early Action Protocol (EAP) to anticipate cholera epidemics in Cameroon

As part of its RIPOSTE program, the French Red Cross and 510 (Netherlands Red Cross) have supported the Cameroon Red Cross in the development of an Early Action Protocol (EAP) for cholera - the …

21 August 2025