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World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

WHO has developed standardized health kits of medicines and medical supplies to meet different health needs in humanitarian emergencies and disasters. These kits are developed to provide reliable and affordable medicines and supplies quickly to those in need. The kits are used by United Nations agencies, nongovernmental organizations and national governments. Based primarily on WHO’s Essential Medicines list and guidelines on treatment of specific medical conditions, the contents of the kits are frequently reviewed and updated to adapt to changing needs based on experience in emergency situations. A certain number of kits are prepositioned in strategic locations to be mobilized quickly in times of need. Long term agreements with suppliers are also in place to ensure rapid shipment wherever needed

Tags: emergency, emergency health kits, Measles, Cholera, Trauma, non-communicable diseases, Pneumonia, undernutrition, blood transfusion, training material, Online Courses, emergency situations, essential medical supply, essential medicines list, disasters, conflict, Natural Disasters, hazards, humanitarian aid, humanitarian needs,

Source: https://www.who.int/emergencies/emergenc

SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing for public health goals: Interim guidance, 8 January 2021

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

The growing understanding of how sequence information can contribute to improved public health is driving global investments in sequencing facilities and programmes. The falling cost and complexity of generating GSD provides opportunities for expanding sequencing capacity; however, challenges to widespread implementation remain. This document provides policy-makers and stakeholders with guidance on how to maximize the public health benefit of SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing activities in the short and long term as the pandemic continues to unfold. Practical considerations for the implementation of a virus genomic sequencing programme and an overview of the public health objectives of genomic sequencing are covered. This guidance focuses on SARS-CoV-2 but is applicable to other pathogens of public health concern

Tags: genome, sequencing, sars, research,

Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstream

Secuenciación del genoma del SARS-CoV-2 con fines de salud pública: orientaciones provisionales, 8 de enero de 2021

Organización Mundial de la Salud OMS (2021) C_WHO

Tags: genome, sequencing, sars, research, covid, SARS-CoV-2,

Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/hand

Séquençage génomique du SARS-CoV-2 à des fins de santé publique : orientations provisoires, 8 janvier 2021

Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2021) C_WHO

Tags: genome, sequencing, sars, research,

Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/hand

Genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2: a guide to implementation for maximum impact on public health

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

8 January 2021 Sequencing enabled the world to rapidly identify SARS-CoV-2 and develop diagnostic tests and other tools for outbreak management. Continued genome sequencing supports the monitoring of the disease’s spread and evolution of the virus. Accelerated integration of genome sequencing into the practices of the global health community is required if we want to be better prepared for the future threats. This document provides guidance for laboratories on maximizing the impact of SARS-CoV-2 sequencing now and other emerging pathogens in the future

Tags: genome, sequencing, sars, research,

Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstream

Personal protective equipment. Laboratory Biossafety Manual

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

Laboratory Biossafety Manual

Tags: biosafety, PPE, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), laboratory,

Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/hand

Decontamination and waste management. Laboratory Biossafety Manual

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

Laboratory Biossafety Manual

Tags: biosafety, waste, Waste management, Medical Waste Management, decontamination, laboratory,

Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/hand

Outbreak preparedness and resilience. Laboratory Biossafety Manual

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

Laboratory Biossafety Manual

Tags: biosafety, PPE, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), laboratory,

Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/hand

How to safely collect sputum samples from patients suspected to be infected with pneumonic plague

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO

Interim Guidance

Tags: Yersinia Pestis, Plague, sputum, Sampling, laboratory,

Source: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/plague/co

Laboratory testing for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus

World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO

The purpose of this document is to provide interim guidance to laboratories and stakeholders involved in laboratory testing for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

Tags: corona virus, aeroborne, laboratory, disaster management, biorisk, MERS, middle east respiratory syndrome cornoavirus,

Source: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665

	Emergency health kits World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO Open external link (120) Add to my MEDBOX WHO has developed standardized health kits of medicines and medical supplies to meet different health needs in humanitarian emergencies and disasters. These kits are developed to provide reliable and affordable medicines and supplies quickly to those in need. The kits are used by United Nations agencies, nongovernmental organizations and national governments. Based primarily on WHO’s Essential Medicines list and guidelines on treatment of specific medical conditions, the contents of the kits are frequently reviewed and updated to adapt to changing needs based on experience in emergency situations. A certain number of kits are prepositioned in strategic locations to be mobilized quickly in times of need. Long term agreements with suppliers are also in place to ensure rapid shipment wherever needed Tags: emergency, emergency health kits, Measles, Cholera, Trauma, non-communicable diseases, Pneumonia, undernutrition, blood transfusion, training material, Online Courses, emergency situations, essential medical supply, essential medicines list, disasters, conflict, Natural Disasters, hazards, humanitarian aid, humanitarian needs, Source: https://www.who.int/emergencies/emergenc
	SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing for public health goals: Interim guidance, 8 January 2021 World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO View PDF(44) Download (58) Add to my MEDBOX The growing understanding of how sequence information can contribute to improved public health is driving global investments in sequencing facilities and programmes. The falling cost and complexity of generating GSD provides opportunities for expanding sequencing capacity; however, challenges to widespread implementation remain. This document provides policy-makers and stakeholders with guidance on how to maximize the public health benefit of SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing activities in the short and long term as the pandemic continues to unfold. Practical considerations for the implementation of a virus genomic sequencing programme and an overview of the public health objectives of genomic sequencing are covered. This guidance focuses on SARS-CoV-2 but is applicable to other pathogens of public health concern Tags: genome, sequencing, sars, research, Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstream
	Secuenciación del genoma del SARS-CoV-2 con fines de salud pública: orientaciones provisionales, 8 de enero de 2021 Organización Mundial de la Salud OMS (2021) C_WHO View PDF(41) Download (46) Add to my MEDBOX The growing understanding of how sequence information can contribute to improved public health is driving global investments in sequencing facilities and programmes. The falling cost and complexity of generating GSD provides opportunities for expanding sequencing capacity; however, challenges to widespread implementation remain. This document provides policy-makers and stakeholders with guidance on how to maximize the public health benefit of SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing activities in the short and long term as the pandemic continues to unfold. Practical considerations for the implementation of a virus genomic sequencing programme and an overview of the public health objectives of genomic sequencing are covered. This guidance focuses on SARS-CoV-2 but is applicable to other pathogens of public health concern Tags: genome, sequencing, sars, research, covid, SARS-CoV-2, Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/hand
	Séquençage génomique du SARS-CoV-2 à des fins de santé publique : orientations provisoires, 8 janvier 2021 Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2021) C_WHO View PDF(40) Download (39) Add to my MEDBOX Tags: genome, sequencing, sars, research, Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/hand
	Genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2: a guide to implementation for maximum impact on public health World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO View PDF(43) Download (51) Add to my MEDBOX 8 January 2021 Sequencing enabled the world to rapidly identify SARS-CoV-2 and develop diagnostic tests and other tools for outbreak management. Continued genome sequencing supports the monitoring of the disease’s spread and evolution of the virus. Accelerated integration of genome sequencing into the practices of the global health community is required if we want to be better prepared for the future threats. This document provides guidance for laboratories on maximizing the impact of SARS-CoV-2 sequencing now and other emerging pathogens in the future Tags: genome, sequencing, sars, research, Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstream
	Personal protective equipment. Laboratory Biossafety Manual World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO View PDF(17) Download (19) Add to my MEDBOX Laboratory Biossafety Manual Tags: biosafety, PPE, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), laboratory, Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/hand
	Decontamination and waste management. Laboratory Biossafety Manual World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO View PDF(20) Download (28) Add to my MEDBOX Laboratory Biossafety Manual Tags: biosafety, waste, Waste management, Medical Waste Management, decontamination, laboratory, Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/hand
	Outbreak preparedness and resilience. Laboratory Biossafety Manual World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO View PDF(7) Download (10) Add to my MEDBOX Laboratory Biossafety Manual Tags: biosafety, PPE, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), laboratory, Source: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/hand
	How to safely collect sputum samples from patients suspected to be infected with pneumonic plague World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO Open external link (2372) Add to my MEDBOX Interim Guidance Tags: Yersinia Pestis, Plague, sputum, Sampling, laboratory, Source: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/plague/co
	Laboratory testing for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO View PDF(1487) Download (538) Add to my MEDBOX The purpose of this document is to provide interim guidance to laboratories and stakeholders involved in laboratory testing for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Tags: corona virus, aeroborne, laboratory, disaster management, biorisk, MERS, middle east respiratory syndrome cornoavirus, Source: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665

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