Fact sheet for visitors or residents in areas with cholera on the basic cholera facts and five basic cholera prevention recommendations.
Fact Sheet. The document provides basic information about malaria, explaining that it is a serious but preventable and treatable disease caused by a parasite transmitted through mosquito bites. It describes common symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue, emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis... and treatment, and outlines prevention tips such as using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water.
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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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WHO Factsheet. Updated 02 March 2016
WHO Factsheet (French version). Updated 01 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.
WHO Factsheet (Spanish version). Updated 02 March 2016
WHO Factsheet (Spanish version). March 2016
The factsheet is aimed at promoting good water, sanitation and hygiene practices, particularly handwashing with soap as an important barrier to the transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The factsheet also provides messages on measures for cleaning and disinfecting the home.
WHO Factsheet (French version). March 2016
Disability Fact Sheet #13 (FS13)
WHO Factsheet. 14 March 2016
Regional Factsheets
HIV and AIDS Estimates
Accessed: 29.09.2019
WHO Factsheet (Portuguese version). January 2016