Annex 5, WHO Technical Report Series 1010, 2018
Biology, Diagnosis and Treatment, Epidemiology and Prevention
This manual details a collaboratively developed intervention to detect and refer Buruli ulcer, Hydrocele, Leprosy
and Lymphedema cases through the use of integrated approaches at community levels. This intervention has
been developed as part of the consortium in partnership with the Nigerian Feder...al Ministry
of Health, and Ogun and Kaduna State Ministries of Health. This manual is designed to assist community and
primary level health workers to identify, refer, diagnose and treat people affected by Buruli ulcer, Hydrocele,
Leprosy and Lymphedema, within the existing patient care pathway
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The GTFCC Laboratory Support for Public Health Surveillance document provides guidelines on using DNA-based molecular techniques for identifying and monitoring Vibrio cholerae strains in cholera outbreaks. It highlights the importance of genetic sequencing for tracking transmission, detecting new va...riants, and improving outbreak response. The report explains methods like PCR testing, whole genome sequencing (WGS), and multiple loci VNTR analysis (MLVA), detailing their advantages and applications. It also outlines best practices for sample collection, storage, and transportation, emphasizing collaboration between national and international laboratories to enhance cholera surveillance and control efforts.
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Manual for Training in Cancer Control
Scientific brief
8 April 2020
Ce rapport présente les principaux résultats de l’OMS atteints en 2022 au Niger en étroite collaboration avec le Gouvernement du Niger, les partenaires et d’autres acteurs, dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre du 13e PGT, et dont quatre piliers ont guidé les interventions de l’OMS, à savoir... l’instauration de la couverture sanitaire universelle, l’intervention dans les situations d’urgence sanitaire, la promotion de la santé et du bien-être des populations et le soutien au pays.
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