FAST FACTS FROM THE 2014 CAMBODIA DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH SURVEY
FAST FACTS FROM THE 2016 GHANA MIS
FAST FACTS FROM THE 2015-16 MALAWI MDHS
The country profiles incorporate facts indicating the national status of medical devices in areas such as: medical device policies, regulations, incorporation, lists, inventories, nomenclature, health technology assessment, management, and biomedical engineering resources. This publication is int...ended for use as a reference by decision-makers in Ministries of Health, nongovernmental organizations and academic institutions involved in health technology at the district, national, regional, or global levels.
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WHO Factsheet. Updated 02 March 2016
WHO Factsheet (French version). Updated 01 March 2016
WHO Factsheet (Spanish version). March 2016
WHO Factsheet (Portuguese version). January 2016
FAST FACTS FROM THE 2015 ZIMBABWE DHS
FAST FACTS FROM THE 2013-14 ZAMBIA DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH SURVEY
FAST FACTS FROM THE 2015-16 TANZANIA DHS-MIS
Yemen faces a risk of Famine (IPC Phase 5) given the potential for the recent blockade to resume and drastically limit crucial imports over a prolonged period. A blockade starting in November 2017 severely restricted imports of essential goods, and the temporary re-opening of key ports is set to exp...ire in mid-February.
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WHO Factsheet (Spanish version). Updated 02 March 2016
WHO Factsheet. 14 March 2016
WHO Factsheet (French version). March 2016
This factsheet shows that type 2 diabetes in older age groups is high and growing rapidly in many parts of the world, but can be managed inexpensively with early diagnosis, treatment and information.
Cholera Key Facts 30 March 2022
This factsheet provides base level information to practitioners for awareness raising, training, advocacy, project design and proposal writing. The information may be used and sent out widely, with reference to the Kenya Red Cross, The Association of the Physically Disabled of Kenya, CBM and Handica...p International. The overall information in this factsheet is also applicable to older persons and other vulnerable groups
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This chronology of facts has challenged public health systems worldwide and regulatory bodies are no exception. Regulatory authorities with mechanisms in place to authorize the use of investigational products had to development guidelines and procedures, create task forces and alliances to maximize ...the efficiency of assessment, review and authorizations of medical products. Vaccines are undoubtedly the most complex medical products to develop, from concept to a stage where sufficient evidence of quality, safety and efficacy are collected to provide an assurance that their use will provide more benefits than risks when used in the context of a public health emergency.
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Ethiopia faces unprecedented public health risks with over 17.4 million people in need of health assistance due to a compounded security, epidemiological, environmental and socio-economic hardships throughout the country. Specifically, the prolonged drought and localized conflicts have negatively im...pacted public health systems, whose access has become severely hindered because of physical constraints, infrastructure, equipment damages, lack of available healthcare workforce and negative coping mechanisms resulting from livelihoods deterioration. Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) assistance has been critical to coordinate humanitarian efforts in affected areas, additional efforts are required in the coming months to address ongoing epidemic outbreaks and support the recovery process in conflict-affected areas (Afar, Amhara, Tigray and Gambelia) that are now accessible.
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