World NTD Day

January 30th is world NTD day. More than 1.7 billion people—predominantly in LMICs—are at risk of neglected tropical diseases like dengue, leprosy, and river blindness. NTDs thrive in conditions exacerbated by poverty and poor sanitation. Climate change worsens the situation by expanding the range of disease-carrying insects. The Medbox is dedicated to spread awareness for a long time by providing a wide range of ressources. You can find important information on NTDs in our NTD Toolbox and the Issue Briefs on NTD (Part1 and Part2) also check out the Planetary Health Toolbox to learn more about climate and health.

Launch NCD Toolbox

This online library is now further extended with the NCD Toolbox. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. They account for over 74% of death globally, especially in low- and middle income countries. NCDs are the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. Many NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases, are largely preventable through lifestyle changes. The treatment of NCDs is expensive and often requires long-term care which is why education about prevention mechanisms is important to empower individuals to take proactive measures. The NCDs represented within this toolbox are cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and malignancies (such as pediatric cancers or gynaecological cancers). The toolbox supplies information about key resources about NCDs, documents on diagnostic and treatment options, training and education material, knowledge about prevention and control at community level, regional reports and statisitcs, and facts about risk factors of NCDs. 

Caregiver Toolbox Video

Caregivers have a major impact on maintaining health services and improving the health status of the population. The daily work in nursing, however, requires good organization, a high sense of responsibility, and continuous education on the latest standards of care. MEDBOX produced a video that is specifically addressed to caregivers. It explains the structure and content of the Caregiver Toolbox, tells stories from caregivers around the world and shows how the online library can simplify their work. Please find the video.

Planetary Health Toolbox

"Planetary Health " works in an interdisciplinary way and deals with the interrelationships of human health, the economic and social system, and the natural habitat of our planet. The Planetary Health Toolbox includes topics such as One Health, Climate change, biodiversity, and impact on health. We have published two Issue Briefs one on "Climate Change & Heath"   and one on "Planetary Health Basics" to raise awareness about heat waves as a result of climate change and its impact on health. Be curious and take a look at our introduction video and into the toolbox.