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Preferred Practices for Zithromax® Mass Drug Administration

International Coalition for Trachoma Control ICTC (2013) CC

Countries, partners, and donors are committed to the global elimination of blinding trachoma by 2020. Achieving this public health milestone requires more than funding; it requires health personnel with the right mix of skills, and well supported and managed health systems. Mass drug administratio ... more

All abaout Rabies

Department of Health and Environmental Control (2022) CC

Rabies is a virus (Lyssavirus) that infects cells in the central nervous system, causing disease in the brain and, ultimately, death. Any animal with rabies has the ability to transmit the disease to humans or other animals. There is no cure for rabies, but it is 100 percent preventable through ... more

Preventing Child and Maternal Deaths: A Framework for Action in a Changing World 2023-2030

US Agency for International Development USAID (2023) CC

Improving the survival chances and quality of life of women, newborns, and children remains an urgent global challenge. Since 2012, substantial progress has been made in reducing maternal and under-5 deaths, and a only handful of countries are on target to meet the SDG targets in 2030. Yet, 5 millio ... more

WHO framework for meaningful engagement of people living with noncommunicable diseases, and mental health and neurological conditions

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

The overall objective of the framework is to support WHO and Members States in meaningful engagement of people living with NCDs, and mental health and neurological conditions to co-create and enhance related policies, programmes and services. This framework will contribute to advancing understanding ... more

Emergency Response Guidelines for Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride

American Chemistry Council (2007) C1

"The Emergency Response Guidelines for Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride (Guidelines) were prepared by the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Hydrogen Fluoride Panel (Panel). This document is intended to provide general information to persons addressing an emergency response in the course of handling ... more

Perspectives of non-state armed groups in the Central Africa Republic
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Conciliation Resources working together for peace CR (2016) CC

Since the current crisis erupted in 2013, the Central African Republic (CAR) has received a level of international attention unprecedented in its recent turbulent history. Huge efforts have been made by national government, the United Nations (UN) and external donors, as well as communities and civi ... more

Guidance on Critical Facilities

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, Tsunami Global Lessons Learned Project (2015)

Disaster Recovery Toolkit

Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats Module 1: Planning for respiratory pathogen pandemics

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO

Through technical consultations with countries and partners, WHO has led the development of Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats Module 1: Planning for respiratory pathogen pandemics. Version 1.0. The Module, currently available as an advanced draft, builds on previous pandemic lessons a ... more

Frequently asked questions - Zika virus expected to spread in Europe in late spring and summer: overall risk is low to moderate

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO

Malawi National Communication and Advocacy Strategy for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

United States Agency for International Development; President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief; National AIDS Commission MAlawi (2022) CC

Evidence shows that oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces the risk of contracting HIV during sexual intercourse by more than 90% when taken daily. It is for this reason the National HIV Prevention Strategy 2015-2020 (2018 Revision) emphasises the role of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in ... more

WASH Guidelines for field practitioners Part 2: Sanitation
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Malteser International (2017) CC

Considérations relatives au placement en quarantaine des personnes ayant été en contact avec des cas de COVID-19 : orientations provisoires, 25 juin 2021

Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2021) C_WHO

Expanding sustainable vaccine manufacturing in Africa: Priorities for Support

GAVI Alliance (2022) C1

Despite high regional demand for vaccines valued at over US$ 1 billion annually, Africa’s vaccine industry provides only 0.1% of global supply. Vaccine inequity and hoarding at the start of the pandemic, which resulted in delays in obtaining COVID-19 doses, stimulated new resolve to address future ... more

Understanding Smoking and Stroke

World Stroke Organization (2024) CC

Stroke happens either when the blood supply to part of your brain is cut off because of a blood clot, or when a brain artery ruptures and leads to a haemorrhage. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, but most strokes can be prevented by addressing a small number of key risk ... more

Guidelines for screening for Tuberculosis infection and disease during the domestic medical examination for newly arrived refugees

U.S. Department of Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectios Diseases (2012) C_CDC

Division of Global Migration and Quarantine April 16, 2012

National Training Package on Paediatric HIV and AIDS Care and Treatment. Participants Handbook. Module 10: Adolescent HIV Services

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, National AIDS Control Programme, Tanzania (2015) C1

Basic Newborn Resuscitation: A Practical Guide

World Health Organization Word Health Organization (1997) C_WHO

Safe Motherhood Series

Actualización epidemiológica - Cólera - 25 de octubre de 2022

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2022) C_WHO

Desde la notificación de los dos primeros casos confirmados de Vibrio cholerae O1 en el área del gran Puerto Príncipe el 2 de octubre de 2022, al 23 de octubre de 2022, el Ministerio de Salud de Haití (Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population, MSPP por sus siglas en francés), inform ... more

Tanzania: CUE CARDS Voluntary HIV Counselling and Testing (VCT)

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE National AIDS Control Programme, Tanzania (2009) C1