Since the discovery of insulin nearly 100 years ago, advances in diabetes treatments and therapies have transformed the lives of people
with diabetes (PwD), notably reducing the daily burden of its management.
Newer technologies, including those driven by artificial intelligence, have the potentia...l to further improve the quality of life of PwD and help
identify and diagnose people at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and diabetes-related complications early. However, medical and technological advances alone are not enough to fix the diabetes challenge. It is also critical to acknowledge the complexity and the seriousness of diabetes, its impact on the quality of life and well-being of over 32 million PwD in the EU and the financial burden it represents for health systems and society at large.
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Transforming health: Acclerating the attainment of health goals
An Addendum to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Policy Guidelines and Service Standards
In this edition, the Antimicrobial Resistance chapter discusses the growing, dangerous trend of antimicrobial resistance and the potential catastrophic consequences on global health.
Chapter 1 of Frontier 2017: Emerging Issues of Environmental Concern
Auch in Deutschland sind Mädchen dem Risiko ausgesetzt, heimlich hierzulande oder im Ausland an ihren Genitalien verstümmelt zu werden. Deshalb finden Sie hier Informationen zur weiblichen Genitalverstümmelung, zu Verbreitungsgebieten, zur Prävention und zur Unterstützung Betroffener. So könne...n Sie selbst dazu beitragen, dass Mädchen frei und unversehrt aufwachsen und Frauen, die unter den Folgen der Verstümmelung leiden, Unterstützung, Sensibilität und Interesse erfahren.
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Tuberculosis Management Information System - SIGTB: User's Manual
Globally, there is increased advocacy for community-based health insurance (CBHI) schemes. Like other low and middle-income countries (LMICs), Tanzania officially established the Community Health Fund (CHF) in 2001 for rural areas; and Tiba Kwa Kadi (TIKA) for urban population since 2009. This study... investigated the implementation of TIKA scheme in urban districts of Tanzania.
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Examples of small-scale disinfection products for safe drinking water
Mainstreaming Gender in Water and Sanitation
Here you can download animations about COVID-19 for information, community organising, broadcast or whatsapp groups in multiple languages for Africa and Asia.
All about COVID-19: Advice for Communities. What is coronavirus? How does it spread? How does hand washing and physical distancing help? Wha...t are the symptoms? Who is most at risk of serious illness? This short animation answers these questions. There are versions for Asia and Africa.
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