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Capacity building in public health nutrition

Geissler, C. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society (2015) CC

The aim of the present paper is to review capacity building in public health nutrition (PHN), the need for which has been stressed for many years by a range of academics, national and international organisations. Although great strides have been made worldwide in the science of nutrition, there rema ... more

Northeast Nigeria Health Sector Localization Plan (December 2024)

Government of Nigeria; Health Cluster; World Health Organization WHO (2024) CC

The humanitarian crisis in Northeast Nigeria, driven by conflict, climate-related shocks, and food insecurity, has created immense challenges for the health sector in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) States. About 1.8 million people remain displaced(1), with inadequate access to healthcare services an ... more

Understanding the Impact of COVID-19

Assessment Capacities Project ACAPS (2020) C2

This report provides an overview of the key information gaps and limitations in interpreting existing COVID-19 data

Fully fiund the global fund: Get back on track to ende AIDS, TB and Malaria in a Covid world

Global Fund Advocates Network (2021) CC

In 2019, the Global Fund’s 6th Replenishment raised more than $USD14 billion to fight HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Just two years later, the world has changed significantly. Put simply: COVID-19 devastated prevention and treatment programs. For the first time since the Global Fund’s founding, ... more

Haiti: How Do Community Health Workers Contribute to Better Nutrition?

USAID,SPRING (2016) C1

Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND TEACHERS

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) HHS Publication (2013) C2

Children and youth can face emotional strains after a traumatic event such as a car crash or violence. Disasters also may leave them with long-lasting harmful effects. When children experience a trauma, watch it on TV, or overhear others discussing it, they can feel scared, confused, or anxious. You ... more

Coping in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina: Some brief guidance notes on stress, grief and loss for front line teams

Jones, L. International Medical Corps (2005) C1

These guidance notes on stress, grief and loss have been compiled by IMC’s Mental Health Advisor, Dr. Lynne Jones, for organizations working with Hurricane Katrina-affected populations. They represent lessons learned regarding mental health activities from IMC’s international experiences in disa ... more

Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya Toolkit: Adaptation for Latin America and the Caribbean. Community Module

International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (2017) C1

The school and a community teaching modules are aimed at preventing vector-borne diseases through community participation. Meanwhile, the interactive toolkit is meant to be help raise awareness on health, sanitation and vector control. These materials will help volunteers and practitioners foster di ... more

Central Medical Stores Botswana 2010 – 2012 Strategic Plan

Thomson, D., Shivanandan, J. & Brown, T. Ministry of Health, Botswana; PEPFAR; SCMS (2010) C1

Preparing for the Journey - A Cooperative Approach to Service Provision for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Cambodia

Jennifer Carter (2009) C2

Kasai: A Children’s Crisis – Coping with the impact of conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) (2018)

UNICEF CHILD ALERT May 2018
As part of a UNICEF series highlighting the challenges faced by children in current crisis situations, this Child Alert examines the situation of children affected by violent conflict in Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The alert outlines what UNICEF a ... more

Attitudes of Parents towards Behavioural Management of Children with Intellectual Disability

Amina Mushtaq, Attiya Inam, Muhammad Abiodullah Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development Journal (DCIDJ) (2015) CC

The study was designed to understand the attitudes of parents of children with intellectual disabilities, with regard to the management of problematic behaviour of their children, and to identify whether the mothers or the fathers had more positive attitudes.

Panic disorder: When fear overwhelmes

National Institute of Mental Health NIH NIMH (2016) C1

Do you sometimes have sudden attacks of anxiety and overwhelming fear that last for several minutes? Maybe your heart pounds, you sweat, and you feel like you can’t breathe or think. Do these attacks occur at unpredictable times with no obvious trigger, causing you to worry about the possibi ... more

Public Health Action for the Prevention of Suicide

World Health Organization (WHO) (2012) C_WHO

Suicide is largely preventable. Unlike for many other health issues, the tools to significantly reduce the most tragic loss of life by suicide are available. With collective action to acknowledge and address this serious problem, as well as commitment to effective interventions, supported by politic ... more

Development and pilot evaluation of a home-based palliative care training and support package for young children in southern Africa

S. N. Naicker; A. Stein; L. Richter; et al. BMC Palliative Care (2016) CC

Naicker et al. BMC Palliative Care (2016) 15:41 DOI 10.1186/s12904-016-0114-7

Cities leading the way: Seven climate action plans to deliver on the Paris Agreement

C40 Cities (2019) CC

Cities can help nations achieve their Paris Agreement commitment by supporting the implementation of transformational actions to increase the supply of renewable energy, improve building energy efficiency, increase access to affordable, low carbon transport options, and change consumption patterns. ... more

Implementation toolkit for accessible telehealth services

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO

The Implementation toolkit for accessible telehealth services provides practical guidance to support governments, industry partners, health service providers and civil society groups in the use and implementation of the WHO-ITU Global standard for accessibility of telehealth services. The toolkit is ... more

World report on child injury prevention

World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Peden, Margie et al. (2008) C_WHO

Every year, around 830 000 children die from unintentional or "accidental" injuries. The vast majority of these injuries occur in low-income and middle-income countries. However, dozens of prevention strategies and programmes exist. If they were integrated into other child survival programmes and im ... more

Toolkit on disability for AFRICA: NATIONAL PLANS ON DISABILITY

United Nations Division for Social Policy Development (DSPD) & United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) (2016) C1

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