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World Population Prospects 2019: Highlights. 10 Key Findings

United Nations Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs (2019) C1

The world’s population is projected to grow from 7.7 billion in 2019 to 8.5 billion in 2030 (10% increase), and further to 9.7 billion in 2050 (26%) and to 10.9 billion in 2100 (42%). The population of sub-Saharan Africa is projected to double by 2050 (99%). Other region ... more

Managing epidemics: key facts about major deadly diseases

World Health Organization World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO

Epidemics of infectious diseases are occurring more often, and spreading faster and further than ever, in many different regions of the world. The background factors of this threat are biological, environmental and lifestyle changes, among others. A potentially fatal combination of newly-discovered ... more

Mental Health of Populations Exposed to biological and Chemical Weapons

World Health Organization (2005) C_WHO

This document provides information for WHO Member States, particularly low-income and middle-income countries, to strengthen preparedness and response plans with regard to the social and mental health consequences of biological and chemical attacks.

Assessment of Nutritional Status in Emergency-Affected Populations

ACCSub-Committee on Nutrition (2000) C1

Adolescents

Sierra Leone - Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2017: Snapshots of the Key Findings

UNICEF; Global MICS Programme; Government of Sierra Loene, WHO; et al. (2018) C1

Summary of Key Approach he's on improving HIV testing and services children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV (OVC)

K. Greenaway; F. Stuer USAID; PEPFAR; 4 Children; Catholic Relief Services (2017) C2

Expanded IMPACT Program in Zimbabwe Lea Toto and APHIAplus Nuru ya Bonde programs in Kenya Yekokeb Berhan Program for Highly Vulnerable Children in Ethiopia

Tackling Tuberculosis in Under-Served Populations: A Resource for TB Control Boards and their partners

Public Health England; NHS; TB a!ert (2017) C1

Tackling Tuberculosis in Under-Served Populations: A Resource for TB Control Boards and their partners

Transitional Settlement - Displaced Populations

Tom Corsellis and Antonella Vitale University of Cambridge shelterproject; Oxfam (2005)

For the estimated 20 million refugees and 25 million internally displaced people worldwide, well-planned settlements can help to maximise their protection and security, and support them to minimise the spread of disease, manage natural resources sustainably, and maintain good relations with their ho ... more

Tuberculosis care and control in refugee and displaced populations: an inter-agency field manual

M.A. Connolly, M. Gayer and S. Ottmani World Health Organization (2007) C_WHO

Tuberculosis in Migrants and Crisis-Affected Populations

International Oranization for Migration (2015) C2

Migration Health Division Information Sheet Series Migration Health Assistance for Crisis-Affected Populations HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, Cholera, Re/Emerging Diseases and Mobility

Healthy environments for healthy children: key messages for action

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

This booklet presents key messages for action, summarized from a set of chapters on different environmental health issues.

Overview of key child deprivations in Malawi

UNICEF (2022) C_UNICEF

Only 10 per cent of households have electricity. Less than one half (46 per cent) of the households use basic sanitation facilities. Three in every four of the household population had basic drinking water services. More than one third of under-5 Malawian children (boys 39 per cent than girls 32 per ... more

WHO global anaemia estimates: key findings, 2025

World Health Organization WHO (2025) C_WHO

The brief on key findings from the 2025 edition of the WHO anaemia estimates provides a snapshot of the current status of anaemia among women aged 15–49 years at the country, regional, and global levels, along with progress toward achieving the gl ... more

Slowing of the HIV Epidemic in Ukraine: Evidence from Case Reporting and Key Population Surveys, 2005–2012

C. R. Vitek; J.-I. Cakalo; Y .V. Kruglov; et al. PLOS One (2014) C2

PLOS ONE | www.plosone.org September 2014 | Volume 9 | Issue 9 | e103657

Tuberculosis prevention and care among refugees and other populations in humanitarian settings: an interagency field guide
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World Health Organization WHO, CDC, UNHCR (2022) C_WHO

A better classification of wet markets is key to safeguarding human health and biodiversity

Bing Lin A. B., M.L Dietrich, R.A.Senior, et al. The Lancet, Planetary Health (2021) CC

Wet markets have been implicated in multiple zoonotic outbreaks, including COVID-19. They are also a conduit for legal and illegal trade in wildlife, which threatens thousands of species. Yet wet markets supply food to millions of people around the world, and differ drastically in their physical com ... more

Provision of Primary Healthcare among Internally Displaced Persons and Vulnerable Populations of Burma

Back Pack Health Worker Team (BPHWT) (2016) C1

Project Programs:
A. Medical Care Program
B. Community Health Promotion and Prevention Program
C. Maternal and Child Health Program
Target Population: 228,000 people living within the Mon, Kayah, Kayan, Karen,Shan, Kachin, Pa O, Chin and Arakan areas
Projec ... January to December 2016 more

Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey 2015-16: Key Indicators Report

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Health and Sports (2016) C1

The primary objective of the 2015-16 MDHS project is to provide up-to-date estimates of basic demographic and health indicators. Specifically, the MDHS collected information on fertility levels, marriage, fertility preferences, awareness and use of family planning methods, breastfeeding practices, n ... more

Ghana Demographic and Health Survey 2014 Key Indicators

Ghana Statistical Service Accra, Ghana Health Service Accra, Ghana; The DHS Program ICF (2015) C1