Abduction of aid workers has risen sharply in particular contexts in the past decade. Abduction is a “unique form of critical incident”, characterised by its ongoing, “live” nature, often extended duration, the pressure of decision-making and uncertainty. This EISF Briefing Paper explores ...the dimensions of effective, proactive abduction and kidnapping response mechanisms. It complements the EISF Briefing Paper Crisis Management of Critical Incidents, released April 2010, that looks at crisis response plans as a whole.
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ESCAP Project on improving disability measurement and statistics in the Asia Pacfic Region
THIS LEAFLET AIMS AT GUIDING YOU THROUGH THE VERY FIRST DAYS OF AN OUTBREAK
The document provides guidelines for the prevention and control of cholera outbreaks. It focuses on key strategies such as improving access to safe drinking water, ensuring proper sanitation, and promoting hygiene practices to prevent the spread of the disease. The guidelines also emphasize the impo...rtance of early detection, prompt treatment with oral rehydration solutions (ORS) or intravenous fluids, and the strategic use of antibiotics in severe cases. Additionally, it discusses the role of community education and collaboration with health authorities to effectively manage cholera outbreaks.
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El documento que se presenta, aborda el Uso Racional de Medicamento, así como aquellos conceptos que son requeridos para su apropiado establecimiento; y está destinado al personal técnico de salud, quienes realizan una importante labor complementando la acción de salud y en muchas ocasiones culm...inándola, mediante la administración de algunos medicamentos y la entrega de información al paciente de medicamentos después de despacharlos para su administración ambulatoria. Con la difusión de este material se hace un llamado al personal de salud para que inicie actividades de Uso Racional con la comunidad, empleando el presente
documento y otros materiales emitidos desde esta cartera, con la finalidad de comenzar a introducir conductas y hábitos apropiados para el consumo responsable de medicamentos, lo que permitirá expandir los resultados de la acción de salud y evitar situaciones de perjuicio para la comunidad.
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Rabies is a disease of animals but too often the outcome is gauged in terms of human suffering and
death. Despite this, in areas of the world where rabies is endemic there is often a lack of communication between veterinary and medical professionals, to the extent that the disease continues to thri...ve and potential victims are not treated. The problem is partly
exacerbated by a lack of awareness and experience of the disease and of what to do when confronted by suspect cases. In these technologically advanced days, although it is possible to learn “all there is to know” about almost any subject, it is sometimes difficult to distil the essence.
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Recommendations for a public health approach
2010 revision
The document provides guidelines for the prevention and control of cholera outbreaks. It focuses on key strategies such as improving access to safe drinking water, ensuring proper sanitation, and promoting hygiene practices to prevent the spread of the disease. The guidelines also emphasize the impo...rtance of early detection, prompt treatment with oral rehydration solutions (ORS) or intravenous fluids, and the strategic use of antibiotics in severe cases. Additionally, it discusses the role of community education and collaboration with health authorities to effectively manage cholera outbreaks.
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The document provides comprehensive guidelines on cholera outbreak management, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It emphasizes rapid response measures, the importance of rehydration therapy (oral and intravenous), and public health interventions such as water sanitation, hygiene promot...ion, and disease surveillance to control the spread of cholera in affected communities. It is designed as a resource for healthcare providers and public health officials.
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Training of Health-care Providers and Training manual Supporting material
Kyiv, Ukraine 22-24 November 2010
Meeting Report
J HEALTH POPUL NUTR 2010 Aug;28(4):327-332
ISSN 1606-0997