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Disruption in essential health services in Mexico during COVID-19: an interrupted time series analysis of health information system data

Doubova SV, Leslie HH, Kruk ME, et al. BMJ Global Health (2021) CC

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted health systems around the world. The objectives of this study are to estimate the overall effect of the pandemic on essential health service use and outcomes in Mexico, describe observed and predicted trends in services over 24 months, and to estimat ... more

Culture, Context and the Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Syrians

Hassan, G, Kirmayer, LJ, Mekki- Berrada A., et al. UNHCR (2015) C1

The document is primarily meant to inform mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) staff, such as: psychologists, psychosocial counsellors, social workers, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, and others who are involved providing individual or group counselling, psychotherapy and/or psychiatric ... more

Molecular and Clinical Aspects of Chronic Manifestations in Chagas Disease: A State-of-the-Art Review

Medina-Rincón, G.; Gallo-Bernal, S.; Jiménez, P.; (2021) CC

Pathogens . 2021 Nov 16;10(11):1493.doi: 10.3390/pathogens10111493 .Chronic manifestations of Chagas disease present as disabling and life-threatening condi-tions affecting mainly the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems. Although meaningful research has outlined the different molecular mech ... more

Global Burden of Human Mycetoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Van de Sande, W. PLoS Neglected Tropical diseases (2013) CC

Mycetoma is a chronic infectious disease of the subcutaneous tissue with a high morbidity. This disease has been reported from countries between 30°N and 15°S since 1840 but the exact burden of disease is not known. It is currently unknown what the incidence, prevalence and the number of reported ... more

It’s About More than Just Sex

USAID; PTAM UYWG; FHI FHI (2013)

Curricula and Educational Materials to Help Young People Achieve Better Sexual and Reproductive Health

Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness - Assess and Classify the Sick Child Age 2 Months up to 5 Years (Module 5/9)

World Health Organization WHO; UNICEF (2009) C_WHO

Community-based rehabilitation for people with disabilities

V.Lemmi; H. Kuper and K. Blanchett , et al. International I nitiativ e for Impact E valuation (3ie) (2016) C1

Systematic Review Summary 4

Rights in a pandemic – Lockdowns, rights and lessons from HIV in the early response to COVID-19

UNAIDS (2020) C_WHO

These include taking proactive measures to ensure that people, particularly people in vulnerable groups, can access HIV treatment and prevention services, designating and supporting essential workers, including community-led organizations, and implementing measures to prevent and address gender-base ... more

Why palliative care is an essential funtion of primary health care

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO

Community home based care guidelines

University of Western Cape; University of Cape Town, Maastricht University et al. Learning Network (2014) CC

Community Health Committee Training

Disability and Related Factors among Road Traffic Accident Victims in Benin: Study from Five Public and Faith-Based Hospitals in Urban and Suburban Areas

Yolaine Glèlè-Ahanhanzo, Alphonse Kpozèhouen, Noël Moussiliou Paraïso, Patrick Makoutodé, Chabi O. Alphonse Biaou, Eric Remacle, Edgard-Marius Ouendo, Alain Levêque Scientific Research Publishing (2018) C2

Open Journal of Epidemiology, 2018, 8, 226-241 Abstract Introduction: Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a major public health issue in developing countries, where roads tend to be built haphazardly and accidents take a heavy toll on victims—including leaving them disabled. This study seeks ... more

Timor-Leste: Disaster Management Reference Handbook

Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (2016) C1

Timor-Leste’s vulnerability to natural hazards means if particular care is not taken in the development of the country’s infrastructure, it will remain at risk to disruption.
Timor-Leste developed the 2008 National Disaster Risk Management Policy, which lays out the government’s vison of ... more

Buruli ulcer : Mycobacterium ulcerans infection

Dr. K. Asiedu; Dr. Scherpbier, R.; Dr. Raviglione, M. World Health Organization WHO (2000) CC

The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of Buruli ulcer (Mycobacterium ulcerans infection) for the medical and scientific communities and the general public alike.

Issue Brief: Ukraine Conflict and the impact on Mental Health

The MEDBOX Team (2024) CC

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine progresses, the civilian population and the Armed Forces face enormous challenges. It is unsurprising that people's mental health deteriorate in such conditions. This Issue Brief provides publications and informative resources highlighting the impact on Mental Health. ... more

Migrants in an irregular situation: access to healthcare in 10 European Union Member States
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European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (2011) CC2

This report explores the access to healthcare granted to irregular migrants in 10 EU Member States. It focuses on migrants who are present in an irregular situation, namely those who do not fulfil conditions for entry, stay or residence. Through interviews with a range of different sources including ... more

Psychological First Aid: Module 1 – Introduction

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC (2018) C2

This half-day training module introduces participants to basic skills in psychological first aid (PFA). It is suitable for all Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers working in any sector. It aims to enable participants to: know what psychological first aid is and what it is not ... more

WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2017 -2022 Malawi

World Health Organization WHO (2022) CC2

The Country Cooperation Strategy is the World Health Organization (WHO)’s reference for country work guiding planning and resource allocation through alignment with national health priorities and harmonization with other development partners. It clarifies roles and functions of WHO in supporting t ... more

The Socio-Economic Impact of People Living with HIV at the Household Level in Myanmar

Cercone, James; Pinder, Étoile; Pothuis, Michal et al. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Health and Sports; UNDP (2016) C1

The study collected data on the impact of HIV-related diseases on income, revenues, economic dependency, consumption, education, health, food security, stigma, discrimination, quality of life, and migration. The study also assessed people living with chronic diseases in order to compare the impact o ... more

Guide for clinical case management and infection prevention and control during a measles outbreak

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

Guide for clinical case management and infection prevention and control during ameasles outbreak. This guide has been developed to reduce the high morbidity and mortality seen in some of the current outbreaks of measles. This short guide outlines practical clinical care interventions and is derived ... more