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Rehabilitation 2030: A Call for Action

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO

There is a substantial and ever-increasing unmet need for rehabilitation worldwide, which is particularly profound in low- and middle -income countries. The availability of accessible and affordable rehabilitation is necessary for many people with health conditions to remain as independent as possi... more

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Vitamin A supplementation during pregnancy for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

World Health Organization WHO (2011) C_WHO

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Inheriting a sustainable world: Atlas on children’s health and the environment

Marie-Noel Bruné Drisse and Fiona Goldizen World Health Organisation (WHO) (2017) C_WHO

This new publication presents the continuing and emerging challenges to children’s environmental health.

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Epilepsy: a public health imperative
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World Health Organization WHO, International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) (2019) C_WHO

This is the first global report on epilepsy summarizing the available evidence on the burden of epilepsy and the public health response required at global, regional and national levels. The reports highlights major gaps in awareness, diagnosis, treatment, and health policies through a series of a... more

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Vitamin A supplementation in infants and children 6–59 months of age

World Health Organization World Health Organization (2011)

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Preventing suicide: A global imperative

World Health Organization (WHO) (2014) C_WHO

The report provides a global knowledge base on suicide and suicide attempts as well as actionable steps for countries based on their current resources and context to move forward in suicide prevention.

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Assistive Technologies in a Workplace Environment: Barriers for the Employment of Persons with Disabilities

Maria Jakovljevic & Sheryl Buckley Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development Journal (DCIDJ) (2011) CC

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Vitamin A supplementation in infants 1–5 months of age

WHO (2011)

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Exames laboratoriais para a doença causada pelo novo coronavírus (COVID-19) de casos suspeitos em humanos

Pan American Health Organization PAHO, World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

Este documento apresenta uma orientação provisória aos laboratórios e diferentes atores envolvidos na realização de exames laboratoriais para o vírus COVID-19. Ele baseia-se parcialmente na orientação provisória para os exames laboratoriais do coronavírus da Síndrome Respiratória do Ori... more

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Orientations techniques sur les activités des laboratoires relatives aux tests de dépistage de la maladie à coronavirus (COVID-19) dans la Région africaine de l’OMS
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World Health Organization WHO; Regional Office for Africa (2020) C_WHO

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Recommandations pour les stratégies de dépistage et les capacités de diagnostic du SARS-CoV-2 à l’échelle nationale
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

orientations provisoires, 25 juin 2021. Des tests de diagnostic rapides et précis sont un outil essentiel pour prévenir et contrôler la propagation du COVID-19. Ce document décrit les recommandations relatives aux stratégies nationales de dépistage et à l'utilisation de la PCR et des tests an... more

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Utilisation des masques médicaux et non médicaux/en tissu dans le cadre des activités de santé à base communautaire pendant la pandémie de COVID-19
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

sur la base des orientations actuelles de l’OMS, 31 may 2021. Aide mémoire This aide-mémoire presents information on use and procurement of masks for community outreach interventions, with a focus on those for malaria, neglected tropical diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and vaccine-preventable ... more

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A Catholic Toolkit on Forest Protection

Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (2021) CC

Resources for Religious Leaders and Faith Communities

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A progress report on planetary health, environmental and sustainability education in physiotherapy – Editorial

Maric F., Chance-Larsen K., Chevan J. et al. (2021) CC

We live in a world in which global warming, pollution, social injustice, inequity and population health fundamentally influence each other. As a result, health and health care can no longer be thought of and practiced in an isolated manner.

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Clinical utlity of peptide microarrys in the serodiagnosis of neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a diagnostic test accuracy sytematic review

Vengesai A., Naicker T., Kasambala M., et al. BMJ Open (2021) C2

Neglected tropical diseases tend to cluster in the same poor populations, and to make progress with their control, they will have to be dealt with in an integrated manner. Peptide microarrays may be a solution to tese problems, where diagnosis for co-infection can be detected simultaneously using th... more

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A guide to implementing the One Health Joint Plan of Action at national level
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World Health Organization WHO; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO; UN UN Environment Programme UNEP; World Organisation for Animal Health WOAH (2023) C_WHO

The guide to implementing the One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA) at national level provides practical guidance on how countries can adopt and adapt the OH JPA to strengthen and support national One Health action. Building on the OH JPA theory of change, this guide describes three pathways a... more

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Infrastructure, policy and regulatory interventions to increase physical activity to prevent cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: a systematic review

Durão, S.; Burns, J.; Schmidt, B. et al. BMC Public Health (2023) CC

Background Noncommunicable diseases are major contributors to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Modifying the risk factors for these conditions, such as physical inactivity, is thus essential. Addressing the context or circumstances in which physical activity occurs may promote physical activity a...t a population level. We assessed the effects of infrastructure, policy or regulatory interventions for increasing physical activity. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase and clinicaltrials.gov to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs), controlled before-after (CBAs) studies, and interrupted time series (ITS) studies assessing population-level infrastructure or policy and regulatory interventions to increase physical activity. We were interested in the effects of these interventions on physical activity, body weight and related measures, blood pressure, and CVD and type 2 diabetes morbidity and mortality, and on other secondary outcomes. Screening and data extraction was done in duplicate, with risk of bias was using an adapted Cochrane risk of bias tool. Due to high levels of heterogeneity, we synthesised the evidence based on effect direction. Results We included 33 studies, mostly conducted in high-income countries. Of these, 13 assessed infrastructure changes to green or other spaces to promote physical activity and 18 infrastructure changes to promote active transport. The effects of identified interventions on physical activity, body weight and blood pressure varied across studies (very low certainty evidence); thus, we remain very uncertain about the effects of these interventions. Two studies assessed the effects of policy and regulatory interventions; one provided free access to physical activity facilities and showed that it may have beneficial effects on physical activity (low certainty evidence). The other provided free bus travel for youth, with intervention effects varying across studies (very low certainty evidence). Conclusions Evidence from 33 studies assessing infrastructure, policy and regulatory interventions for increasing physical activity showed varying results. The certainty of the evidence was mostly very low, due to study designs included and inconsistent findings between studies. Despite this drawback, the evidence indicates that providing access to physical activity facilities may be beneficial; however this finding is based on only one study. Implementation of these interventions requires full consideration of contextual factors, especially in low resource settings. more

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Perspectives on Underlying Factors for Unhealthy Diet and Sedentary Lifestyle of Adolescents at a Kenyan Coastal Setting

Ssewanyana, D.; Abubakar, A.; Van Baar, A. et al. Frontiers in Public Health (2018) CC

The article explores the underlying factors influencing unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles among adolescents in Kilifi County, Kenya. Using a qualitative approach, the study involved interviews and focus group discussions with adolescents, stakeholders, and young adults. Key findings include a... more

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Toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases: module 4: developing an implementation plan

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO

World Health Organization. (‎2022)‎. Toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases: module 4: developing an implementation plan.

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Provider-initiated HIV testing and TB screening in the era of universal coverage: Are the right people being reached? A cohort study in Blantyre, Malawi

Mair, L.; Corbett, E. L.; Feasey, H. R. A.; et al. PLOS One (2020) CC2

In a prospective cohort study in Bangwe primary care clinic, Blantyre, Malawi, all adults (18 years or older) presenting with an acute illness were screened for TB symptoms (cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss). Demographic characteristics were linked to exit interview by fingerprint bioidentifi... more

Epilepsy: a public health imperative recommended

Orientations techniques sur les activités des laboratoires relatives aux tests de dépistage de la maladie à coronavirus (COVID-19) dans la Région africaine de l’OMS recommended

Recommandations pour les stratégies de dépistage et les capacités de diagnostic du SARS-CoV-2 à l’échelle nationale recommended

Utilisation des masques médicaux et non médicaux/en tissu dans le cadre des activités de santé à base communautaire pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 recommended

A guide to implementing the One Health Joint Plan of Action at national level recommended

Epilepsy: a public health imperative
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Orientations techniques sur les activités des laboratoires relatives aux tests de dépistage de la maladie à coronavirus (COVID-19) dans la Région africaine de l’OMS
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Recommandations pour les stratégies de dépistage et les capacités de diagnostic du SARS-CoV-2 à l’échelle nationale
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Utilisation des masques médicaux et non médicaux/en tissu dans le cadre des activités de santé à base communautaire pendant la pandémie de COVID-19
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A guide to implementing the One Health Joint Plan of Action at national level
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