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he United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025 has
been created during turbulent times. Multiple crises and risks are threatening the world and
we are witnessing an alarming backlash against women’s rights and gender equality. Since the
COVID-19 pandemic h
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it, women have been nearly twice as likely to lose their jobs compared to
men. Yet less than 20 percent of policy measures implemented by countries across the world have
addressed women’s economic insecurity. Gender inequality also takes a toll on men and other
affected groups. For men, rigid gender norms can fuel risky behaviours resulting in violence, poor
health, and lower life expectancy.
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Weekly epidemiological record.
This report presents progress made in 2023–2024 towards the 2030 targets set in Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030 (the road map), including several important analytical updates
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natal care (ANC) settings; prompt and efficacious interventions to treat women
who test positive; prevent transmission of any of the infections to their children;
counseling for women and their partners to reduce t
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appropriate treatment; encourage clean and safe delivery; appropriate follow
up of exposed infants including provision of HBV vaccine birth dose; promoting
optimal infant-feeding; and lifelong treatment and care for mothers living with
HIV or those eligible for treatment for hepatitis B infections and treatment for
syphilis.
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The document Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response Technical Guidelines, Booklet Four: Sections 8 and 9 (Third Edition, 2019) provides guidance for strengthening public health surveillance and response systems in the WHO African Region. It focuses on monitoring, supervision, evaluation, and f
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The decriminalization of drug use and possession for personal use, when implemented effectively, is a critical element in a human rights and public health-based HIV response. The group of countries that have adopted decriminalization models spans all continents. This document brings together differe
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nt approaches to and experiences of decriminalization of drug use and possession for personal use and provides recommendations for countries to ensure an enabling environment for the HIV response.
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The publication "Aligning national drought plans with global and national policy frameworks" provides governments and practitioners with practical guidance on how to align national drought plans (NDPs) with existing policy, legal and institutional frameworks to enable effective implementation. It po
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sitions policy alignment as a core requirement for moving from reactive drought response to proactive, risk-based drought management, in line with national development priorities and international commitments.The report presents two complementary methodologies that support alignment across both the planning and implementation phases of NDPs. A multicriteria assessment framework is used to review the quality, readiness and internal coherence of drought plans, while a policy alignment approach examines how drought is recognized and addressed across sectoral policies, institutional mandates and coordination mechanisms.
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The text explains the concept of disaster preparedness and outlines how societies can better prepare for and respond to emergencies. It describes key components such as risk assessment, planning, resource management, warning systems, and training, emphasizing that effective preparedness requires coo
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rdination between institutions, communities, and individuals. The text also highlights the importance of early warning systems, showing that not only technical accuracy but also clear communication and community response are crucial. Overall, it argues that disaster preparedness is an ongoing process that combines planning, capacity building, and practical measures to reduce risks and improve emergency response.
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The text is a report from a WHO meeting that focuses on strengthening research in the field of health emergency and disaster risk management (Health EDRM). It describes how experts from different regions discussed current challenges, progress, and future priorities in improving research to better pr
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epare for and respond to health emergencies and disasters. A central theme is the need for stronger collaboration between countries, institutions, and disciplines, as well as better use of evidence to support policies and decision-making. The report also outlines key actions, such as improving data sharing, developing practical guidance for policymakers, increasing research capacity—especially in low- and middle-income countries—and ensuring that research findings are effectively translated into real-world practice. Overall, the text emphasizes global cooperation and evidence-based strategies to enhance preparedness and resilience against health threats.
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This guide aims to support the implementation of evidence-based practices to reduce morbidity and mortality due to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Implementation is a multidisciplinary process that requires engagement from multiple stakeholders. Furthermore, implementation can and should be pursued in
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a systematic and evidence-based manner.
This Implementation guide presents a structured process that will aid countries in their efforts to incorporate the latest PPH recommendations into national PPH guidelines and clinical practice.
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The World report on promoting the health of refugees and migrants: Monitoring progress on the WHO global action plan provides the first global baseline for assessing implementation of the 2019-2030 WHO Global Action Plan on Promoting the Health of Refugees and Migrants (GAP). Building on the 2022 Wo
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rld report on the health of refugees and migrants, it examines how countries are integrating refugee and migrant health into broader public health, migration governance, development, and universal health coverage (UHC) agendas.
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This report presents the performance results of 21 household water treatment (HWT) products evaluated in Rounds III and IV of the WHO International Scheme to Evaluate Household Water Treatment Technologies (the Scheme). Released alongside a consolidated overview of findings from Rounds I–II, it re
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presents the third and final report in a series of laboratory-based evaluations of microbial performance. With these latest evaluations, a total of 51 HWT products have been evaluated under the Scheme. The findings equip procurers with the evidence needed to make informed selection of HWT that supports safer drinking water for all.
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This guide defines public spaces for children as those that can be easily and freely accessed and enjoyed by all children, either alone or with friends or family, regardless of gender,
ethnicity, sexuality, nationality, social status or physical ability. Whatever their context, these places are saf
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e from physical hazards (such as pollution, waste, traffic, falls or drowning risks); and social risks (such as crime, exclusion, or bullying). Whether they are streets, neighbourhoods, existing public open spaces, or the small, “liminal” spaces, such as stairwells or alleyways from which children carve out a place for themselves
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The GHEC framework is designed to provide guiding principles for standardizing health emergency workforce structures to strengthen the capacity of countries in responding to health emergencies, and to enhance collaboration between countries by better connecting regional and global surge response mec
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hanisms, facilitating information exchange, and improving access to expertise and human response capacity at times of need.
This is the first version of the GHEC framework and is intended to be updated as experience is gained with its implementation and adaptation.
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As countries presented their epidemiological and programmatic situations, and WHO summarized the global status of HAT, the central message was one of satisfaction with the remarkable progress towards elimination. A historically low number of cases was reported, despite maintaining high levels of act
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ive and passive screening in all accessible at-risk areas. In addition, 10 countries have been officially validated for the elimination of HAT as a public health problem.
Time was also devoted to reviewing progress and challenges in the areas of diagnostics, therapeutics and vector control interventions.
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The Gender Assessment Tool for National HIV Responses (Gender Assessment Tool) is intended to assist countries in assessing their HIV epidemic, context and response through an intersectional gender lens, with the aim of strengthening gender-transformative, equitable and rights-based HIV responses. T
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he 2025 tool places greater emphasis on cost-effectiveness, alignment with national plans, integration and sustainability. Together with a new costing tool and monitoring and evaluation plan template, it is designed to inform the development of country investment cases, funding requests to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and other key national opportunities.
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Emergency Medical Teams 2030 strategy
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The Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) initiative plays a vital role in building this stronger and
more resilient global health emergency architecture, both by driving its formation and by
contributing to a rapidly deployable global health emergency corps. The Initiative and EMTs
bring something uniqu
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e to health emergency preparedness and response – they bring
standards, professionalism, reliability, scalability, coordination, and the ability and willingness to
rapidly deploy wherever and whenever they are most needed. Most importantly, EMTs save lives.
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in the WHO South-East Asia Region 2019-2023
The purpose of this interim guidance is to provide recommendations for planning and implementing RCCE activities that protect and empower communities during MVD outbreaks. The guidance is designed for national and subnational health responders involved in RCCE for MVD readiness and response. It is a
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lso relevant to other stakeholders, such as partner organizations, ministries (such as those involved in social protection), and academics, who contribute to RCCE activities. The document is meant to be adapted alongside national multi-risk/ multisectoral plans, leveraging existing expertise, coordination mechanisms and partnerships.
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