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HIV-related Needs in Internally Displaced Persons and Other Conflict-affected Populations: A Rapid Situation Assessment Tool
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UNHCR; UNAIDS (2007) CC

This assessment tool for HIV and internally displaced persons (IDPs) is an outcome of multisectoral, multi-agency assessment missions in Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) first global consultation on HIV and inter... more

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Priorités pour les services de bactériologie de la tuberculose dans les pays à faibles revenus

H. L. Rieder, A. Van Deun, K. M. Kam, et. al Union Internationale Contre la Tuberculose et les Maladies Respiratoires (2007)

Deuxième édition 2007.

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En mesmo posso fazer! Dicas para as pessoas afetadas pela handeníase que desejam prevenit a invalidez

World Health Organization, Regional Office for South-East Asia (2007)

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La salud mental en las emergencias. Aspectos mentales y sociales de la salud de poblaciones expuestas a factores estresantes extremos

epartamento de Salud Mental y Toxicomanías Organización Mundial de la Salud (2003) C_WHO

Este documento resume la actual posición del Departamento de Salud Mental y Toxicomanías para asistir a las poblaciones expuestas a factores estresantes extremos, como los refugiados, los desplazados internos, los sobrevivientes de desastres y poblaciones expuestas al terrorismo, a la guerra ... more

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Guide OMS pour la préparation et la riposte aux épidémies: Fièvre hémorragique à virus Ebola

World Health Organization (1997)

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Promoting the Development of Infants and Young Children with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus: a Guide for Mid-level Rehabilitation Workers

World Health Organization (1996)

This guide is designed to support mid-level rehabilitation workers on work with infants, children and young adults with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their families. The manual includes information on the types, signs and causes of spina bifida and hydrocephalus, assessment of the level of deve... more

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The rising burden of non-communicable diseases in the Americas and the impact of population aging: a secondary analysis of available data

Hambleton, I. R.; Caixeta, R.; Jeyaseelan, S.M.; et al. The Lance Regional Health America (2023) CC2

The article "The Rising Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in the Americas and the Impact of Population Aging" examines how the aging population in the Americas is contributing to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), despite improvements in disease prevention and health care. Usi... more

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Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability for 328 diseases and injuries for 195 countries, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation - University of Washington The Lancet (2017) CC2

The Global Status Report on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) 2014 by the World Health Organization outlines the global impact of NCDs, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases, which are responsible for a significant portion of global mortality, particular... more

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Integrated Family Planning and Immunization Service Delivery at Health Facility and Community Sites in Dowa and Ntchisi Districts of Malawi: A Mixed Methods Process Evaluation

Cooper, C. M.; Wille, J.; Shire, S.; et al. (2020) CC2

The Government of Malawi’s Health Sector Strategic Plan II highlights the importance of service integration; however, in practice, this has not been fully realized. We conducted a mixed methods evaluation of efforts to systematically implement integrated family planning and immunization services i... more

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Action plan (2022–2030) to effectively implement the global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol as a public health priority

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO

Alcohol consumption is deeply embedded in the social landscape of many societies. Several major factors have an impact on levels and patterns of alcohol consumption in populations – such as historical trends in alcohol consumption, the availability of alcohol, culture, economic status and trends i... more

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Global, regional, and national prevalence of, and risk factors for, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 2019: a systematic review and modelling analysis

Adeloye, D.; Song, P.; Zhu, Y. et al. (2022) CC2

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an increasingly important cause of morbidity, disability, and mortality worldwide. We aimed to estimate global, regional, and national COPD prevalence and risk factors to guide policy and population interventions.

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Fact-sheet: If I have Diabetes, what do I need to know about COVID-19? Q and A on Covid-19 and NCDS

Pan American Health Organization PAHO; World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

ARE PEOPLE WITH DIABETES MORE LIKELY TO GET COVID-19? People with diabetes are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, than those who do not have diabetes. Unfortunately, persons with diabetes who get COVID-19 are more likely to die than those without diabetes.

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Health Care Resource Utilization in Adults Living With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in the South African Public Health Sector: Protocol for a 1-Year Retrospective Analysis With a 5-, 10-, and 25-Year Pro

Bhana, S.; Naidoo, P.; Pillay, S.; et al. Jornal of Medical Internet Research JMIR Publication Published on 13.2.2023 in Vol 12 (2023) (2023) CC

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is less common than type 2 diabetes mellitus but is increasing in frequency in South Africa. It tends to affect younger individuals, and upon diagnosis, exogenous insulin is essential for survival. In South Africa, the health care system is divided into private and pu... more

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Effectiveness of community health worker training programmes for cardiovascular disease management in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Abdel-All, M; Putica, B.; Praveen, D. et al. BMJ Open (2017) CC

Introduction Community health workers (CHWs) are increasingly being tasked to prevent and manage cardiovascular disease (CVD) and its risk factors in underserved populations in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs); however, little is known about the required training necessary for them to ... more

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How to Improve Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension in Africa, and How to Reduce Its Consequences: A Call to Action From the World Hypertension League

Parati, G.; Lackland, G.T.; Campbell, N.R.C. et al. Hypertension Volume 79, Issue 9, September 2022; Pages 1949-1961 (2022) CC

Hypertension is the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and disability globally. In low- and middle-income countries hypertension has a major social impact, increasing the disease burden and costs for national health systems. The present call to action aims to stimulate all A... more

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Indoor air pollution – caused by the burning of firewood, crop waste, and dung for cooking and heating – is a major health risk for the world's poorest

Ritchie, H.; Roser, M. (2024) CC2

Indoor air pollution is caused by burning solid fuel sources – such as firewood, crop waste, and dung – for cooking and heating. Burning such fuels, particularly in poor households, results in air pollution that leads to respiratory diseases, which can result in premature death. The WHO calls... more

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Supporting member states in reaching informed decision-making on engaging with private sector entities for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases: a practical tool

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO

In 2015, Member States and the global health community committed to reduce premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by one third by 2030 (SDG target 3.4). Despite growing efforts, the pace of change in most countries, and the policies and regulations required to achieve this goal, ... more

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Progress towards polio eradication – worldwide, January 2022–December 2023 = Progrès accomplis en vue de l’éradication de la poliomyélite à l’échelle mondiale, janvier 2022-décembre 2023

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO

English and french/ anglais et francais

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Estimating total spending by source of funding on routine and supplementary immunisation activities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17: a financial modelling study

Ikilezi, G.; A. Micah; S. Bachmeier et al. Lancet (2021) CC

Childhood immunisation is one of the most cost-effective health interventions. However, despite its known value, global access to vaccines remains far from complete. Although supply-side constraints lead to inadequate vaccine coverage in many health systems, there is no comprehensive analysis of the... more

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Tracking total spending on tuberculosis by source and function in 135 low-income and middle-income countries, 2000–17: a financial modelling study

Su Y., Garcia Baena I., Harle A. et al. The Lancet (2020) CC

Estimates of government spending and development assistance for tuberculosis exist, but less is known about out-of-pocket and prepaid private spending. We aimed to provide comprehensive estimates of total spending on tuberculosis in low-income and middle-income countries for 2000–17.

HIV-related Needs in Internally Displaced Persons and Other Conflict-affected Populations: A Rapid Situation Assessment Tool recommended

HIV-related Needs in Internally Displaced Persons and Other Conflict-affected Populations: A Rapid Situation Assessment Tool
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