The COVID-19 pandemic arrived in an evolving epidemiological context where some countries are experiencing a progressive decrease in HIV positivity in their testing programme as they are moving closer to the first 95 target. Distinguishing changes in HIV testing services due to the COVID-19 pandemic... from those resulting from evolving HIV testing strategies is crucial for adapting services and helping countries define their strategic mix of testing options moving forward. There is a need to focus, prioritize and plan for strategic efforts to prevent going further off the track toward achieving global targets and goals.
To support these efforts, WHO in partnership with ministries of health conducted an in-depth analysis of HIV testing services and antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation prior to and during reported COVID-19 disruptions. Additional publicly available Global Fund and PEPFAR data was also reviewed and analysed. This analysis, and coordination with ministries of health, identified key service delivery adaptations utilized during COVID-19-related disruptions and formed the basis of this strategic guide.
This document focuses on current country needs, as well as plans for prioritization and potential surge support needs in the event of future disruptions. Although the data and implications are specific to sub-Saharan Africa, key principles and lessons can be applied elsewhere.
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Meeting report
Geneva, 16-18 November 2016
The BBV/STI Glossary is a resource for interpreters, translators and others who work in a health setting. It offers an extensive list of English terms related to sexual health and blood-borne viruses (such as hepatitis), with easy to understand definitions.
Accessed 13th of November 2015.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) undertook a situation analysis in respect of human resources for health in order to improve health and social services outcomes following varios sector targeted interventions. The situation analysis report covers the period up to December 2018 and r...esults from this situation analysis were presented at various forums for broader discussion and input.
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Cervical cancer is a disease of the female reproductive tract caused primarily by oncogenic types of human papillomavirus
(HPV). In 2020, it was the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, with an estimated 604 000 new cases and 342 000 deaths
Le programme des services de santé communautaire sert de programme phare pour la prestation des soins de
santé primaires en Éthiopie. Cependant, sa mise en œuvre s’est heurtée à divers obstacles au niveau du système
de santé. En présentant des stratégies porteuses de transformation, la... feuille de route pour l’optimisation
du programme des services de santé communautaire (2020-2035) offre une occasion de restructurer et de
normaliser l’approche de prestation de services du programme afin d’en assurer la durabilité et l’impact à long
terme
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This field guide is designed for use by FHI 360 staff and partner organizations responsible for ensuring quality clinical services, at both facility and non-facility levels. The guide provides general information on how to organize, implement and follow up on quality assurance/quality improvement cl...inical facility and service assessments.
The accompanying checklists are intended to be used with the clinical facility assessment guide.
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The main purpose of the training package is to develop the minimum skills and knowledge required by personnel involved in wheelchair service delivery. An important aim of the training package is to get it integrated into the regular paramedical/rehabilitation training programs such as physiotherapy,... occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, rehabilitation nursing. Towards this, WHO is posting the whole training package in the Website for the training institutes and wheelchair service providers. The easiest way to make use of the training package is to download the complete package (requires 3 GB space).
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