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Monitoring and surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from healthy food animals intended for consumption

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO (2019) C2

The animal health subsector within the agriculture sector is the gatekeeper of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in livestock, aquaculture, animal products, and the immediate animal environment. In support of member countries taking responsibility for and moving forward with putting AMR monitoring and ... more

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Therapeutics and COVID-19 (Living Guideline, 10 November 2023)

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO

WHO has updated its guidelines for COVID-19 therapeutics, with revised recommendations for patients with non-severe COVID-19. This is the 13th update to these guidelines. Updated risk rates for hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19 The guidance includes updated risk rates for ... hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19. The current COVID-19 virus variants tend to cause less severe disease while immunity levels are higher due to vaccination, leading to lower risks of severe illness and death for most patients. This update includes new baseline risk estimates for hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19. The new ‘moderate risk’ category now includes people previously considered to be high risk including older people and/or those with chronic conditions, disabilities, and comorbidities of chronic disease. The updated risk estimates will assist healthcare professionals to identify individuals at high, moderate or low risk of hospital admission, and to tailor treatment according to WHO guidelines: **High: **People who are immunosuppressed remain at higher risk if they contract COVID-19, with an estimated hospitalization rate of 6%. **Moderate: **People over 65 years old, those with conditions like obesity, diabetes and/or chronic conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney or liver disease, cancer, people with disabilities and those with comorbidities of chronic disease are at moderate risk, with an estimated hospitalization rate of 3%. Low: Those who are not in the high or moderate risk categories are at low risk of hospitalization (0.5%). Most people are low risk. Review of COVID-19 treatments for people with non-severe COVID-19 WHO continues to strongly recommend nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (also known by its brand name ‘Paxlovid’) for people at high-risk and moderate risk of hospitalization. The recommendations state that nirmatrelvir-ritonavir is considered the best choice for most eligible patients, given its therapeutic benefits, ease of administration and fewer concerns about potential harms. Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir was first recommended by WHO in April 2022. If nirmatrelvir-ritonavir is not available to patients at high-risk of hospitalization, WHO suggests the use of molnupiravir or remdesivir instead. WHO suggests against the use of molnupiravir and remdesivir for patients at moderate risk, judging the potential harms to outweigh the limited benefits in patients at moderate risk of hospital admission. For people at low risk of hospitalization, WHO does not recommend any antiviral therapy. Symptoms like fever and pain can continue to be managed with analgesics like paracetamol. WHO also recommends against use of a new antiviral (VV116) for patients, except in clinical trials. The update also includes a strong recommendation against the use of ivermectin for patients with non-severe COVID-19. WHO continues to advise that in patients with severe or critical COVID-19, ivermectin should only be used in clinical trials. more

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Paediatrics for Doctors in Papua New Guinea

Frank Shann and John Vince (2003)

A guide for doctors providing health services for children. 2nd edition

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WHO recommendations for prevention and treatment of maternal peripartum infections

World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO

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Panduan Penanganan Kanker Kandung Kemih Tipe Urotelial

Umbas, R., S. Hardjowijoto, C.A. Mochtar, et al., Indonesian Urological Association (2014) C1

Guidelines for Therapy and Management of Urothelial Urinary Bladder Cancer

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Provisional CDC Guidelines for the Use and Safety Monitoring of Bedaquiline Fumarate (Sirturo) for the Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2013) C_CDC

MMWR: Recommendations and Reports / Vol. 62 / No. 9 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report October 25, 2013

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Climate-Smart Healthcare : Low-Carbon and Resilience Strategies for the Health Sector

The World Bank Group (2017) CC

Climate change is damaging human health now and is projected to have a greater impact in the future. Low- and middle-income countries are seeing the worst effects as they are most vulnerable to climate shifts and least able to adapt given weak health systems and poor infrastructure. Low-carbon appro ... more

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Vision 2030 Development Strategy for Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands

Government of Kenya (2012) C1

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Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment: A Training Curriculum for Health Workers . Module 14 Trainer Manual

ICAP; CDC; University Teaching Hospital, et al. (2011)

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Monkeypox: Current status in West and Central Africa

World Health Organization (WHO) (2018) C_WHO

Monkeypox is an emerging viral zoonosis with symptoms similar to those observed in smallpox patients, although less severe. Since the global eradication of smallpox in 1980, monkeypox has emerged as the most important orthopoxvirus in humans. The Advisory Committee on Variola Virus Research (ACVVR) ... more

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Leveraging Vaccines to Reduce Antibiotic Use and Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

An Action Framework and annexe to Immunization Agenda 2030 (Draft version) 27 January 2021

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Health system considerations: when influenza meets COVID-19: preparedness and response measures when COVID-19, influenza and acute respiratory infections coincide in the WHO European Region

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Europe (2020) C_WHO

revised version December 2020

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The Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2019) C_CDC

The Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship provides a framework for antibiotic stewardship for outpatient clinicians and facilities that routinely provide antibiotic treatment. This report augments existing guidance for other clinical settings. In 2014 and 2015, respectively, CDC release ... more

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Organic agriculture: African experiences in resilience and sustainability

Auerbach, R. ; G. Rundgren and N. el-Hage Scialabba (2013) CC

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Inequalities in public health care delivery in Zambia

Jane Phiri and John E Ataguba (2014) CC

International Journal for Equity in Health 2014, 13:24

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Management of severe paediatric malaria in resource-limited settings

Maitland, K. (2015) CC2

BMC Medicine (2015) 13:42 DOI 10.1186/s12916-014-0263-6

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Nutrition Curriculum: Basic and Advanced Modules Training Manual

The Border Consortium (TBC), International Rescue Committee (2017) C1

The Border Consortium (TBC) developed a comprehensive Training of Trainers Nutrition Curriculum which includes 12 Modules (6 Basic and 6 Advanced topics). The Manual provides trainers with standardized methods and content to deliver nutrition training.
Original file: 25 MB

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Towards disability - inclusive education

Saeboenes, A.-M.; et al. Expert Group on Disability (2015) CC

Background paper for the Oslo Summit on Education for Development. This paper covers the four topics of the Oslo Summit: investment in education, quality of learning, education in emergencies and girls’ education. Disability continues to be one of the primary causes of educational disadvantage a ... more

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Food Planet Health. EAT

EAT Lancet Commission (2019) CC

Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems. Summary Report of the EAT Lancet Commission This report was prepared by EAT and is an adapted summary of the Commission Food in The Anthropocene: the EAT-Lancet Commission on Healthy Diets From Sustainable Food Systems. To access the EAT–Lancet Comm ... more