This document contains summary information on the latest projections from the IHME model on COVID-19
in Brazil. The model was run on July 15, 2022, with data through July 13, 2022.
For Families and Caregivers in Sierra Leone
based on information as at 28 February 2021
Rapid Policy Brief Series Series 14: COVID-19 and hypertension
Senegal’s substantial and sustained progress against malaria is an inspiring public health success story, and a source of potential lessons for other countries on the path to elimination. This case study describes three major success factors—(1) outstanding leadership and partner engagement, (2)... the achievement and maintenance of high intervention coverage levels, and (3) a thriving data culture—and explores several exciting new opportunities to consolidate and expand upon Senegal’s two decades of impact.
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Accepting and Supporting Ebola Survivors, Orphans And Families Of Ebola Patients In The Community A Toolkit For Social Mobilizers And Communicators
The Healthy Living Toolkit is developed to educate refugees, immigrants, resettlement agencies, clinics, community based organizations, and other service providers on refugee health issues. The toolkit presents material in a culturally appropriate manner and is intended to help health care-related p...rofessionals more effectively assist refugees and immigrants and reduce health disparities among these populations. The toolkit is available in multiple languages
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The Lancet Volume 37100891September 2024. Free Download after registration
What measures can we take to overcome the corona crisis, limit its consequences or use scarce resources efficiently? Every day we experience uncertainties and contradictions on these questions among scientists, health experts, politicians and in society. We must all strive for a broad consensus to o...vercome the global COVID-19 pandemic. With our publications IM FOKUS we want to stimulate discussion and promote opinion-forming: We write based on our experience of HIV work. We are not interested in COVID-19 to be equated with HIV, but to discuss which experiences from HIV work could be helpful in dealing with COVID-19. We do not intend to replace scientific papers, nor can we present the current state of knowledge comprehensively and conclusively.
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The CDC webpage on the clinical features of malaria outlines the disease's presentation, categorizing it into uncomplicated and severe forms, and emphasizes that prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment can lead to a cure.
El documento proporciona información básica sobre la malaria (paludismo), una enfermedad grave causada por un parásito que se transmite a través de la picadura de ciertos mosquitos, describe sus síntomas principales, cómo se diagnostica y trata, y ofrece recomendaciones de prevención, especia...lmente para quienes viajan a zonas donde la enfermedad es común.
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The article "Malaria – MSD Manual Professional Edition" provides a comprehensive overview of malaria, an infection caused by Plasmodium species. It describes symptoms such as fever, chills, and anemia, explains diagnostic methods like parasite detection in blood smears, and discusses treatment opt...ions including artemisinin-based combination therapies. In addition, it outlines prevention strategies such as medical prophylaxis and mosquito control measures. The article is intended for medical professionals and offers detailed information on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of malaria.
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The CDC's "Malaria's Impact Worldwide" webpage provides an overview of malaria's global burden, highlighting that in 2022, there were approximately 249 million malaria cases and 608,000 deaths, predominantly among young children in sub-Saharan Africa. It emphasizes that nearly half the world's po...pulation is at risk, with malaria being a leading cause of illness and death in many affected countries. The page also discusses the significant economic and social costs of malaria on individuals, families, communities, and nations. Despite progress in reducing mortality rates by 36% from 2010 to 2020, recent years have seen a plateau in advancements, underscoring the need for ongoing vigilance and research.
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L’article du Manuel MSD en français sur le paludisme offre un aperçu détaillé de cette maladie parasitaire grave causée par des protozoaires du genre Plasmodium, transmis par les piqûres de moustiques Anopheles. Il décrit les différentes espèces responsables, les mécanismes d’infection..., les symptômes cliniques comme la fièvre et l’anémie, ainsi que les méthodes de diagnostic et les options thérapeutiques, notamment les traitements antipaludiques.
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La page du Manuel MSD Professionnel consacrée au paludisme présente une synthèse complète de cette maladie parasitaire grave causée par des protozoaires du genre Plasmodium, transmis par les piqûres de moustiques Anopheles. Elle décrit les différentes espèces responsables, les cycles de vie... du parasite, les signes cliniques typiques (comme la fièvre cyclique), les complications possibles, ainsi que les méthodes de diagnostic et les traitements antipaludiques disponibles. Le contenu s’adresse aux professionnels de santé et met l’accent sur la reconnaissance rapide, la prise en charge adaptée et la prévention du paludisme, notamment chez les voyageurs et les populations à risque.
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