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What you kneed to know about Ebola

Department of Health, Republic of South Africa (2015)

Accessed 7 July 2015

Antimicrobial Resistance Background Document

National Department of Health South Africa (2019) C1

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a multifaceted, international public health problem, which poses a direct threat to the safety of the population of South Africa. A national response is required to complement the development of a global plan, as ar ... more

Regional competency assessment tool for midwifery educators and midwives

World Health Organization (WHO), Regional Office for South-East Asia (2021) C_WHO

District Health Management Information System (DHMIS) - Standard Operating Procedures Facility Level

Health Republic of South Africa (2016) CC

This document provides SOPS to ensure appropriate data and information management at health facilities. These SOPs are an updated version of the 2013 SOPs. These SOPs aim to clarify the responsibilities and procedures for effective management of aggregated routine health service data

COVID-19 Resources for the Public
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Knowledge Translation Unit; Western Cape South Africa (2021) CC

Posters & Infographics on different topics, i.e: vaccination, people with high risk of severe Covid-19, for families, work, school, hand hygiene, care at home, public transport

The diagnosis of asthma in children: An evidence-based approach to a common clinical dilemma

Masekala, R.; Risenga, S.M.; Kitchin, O.P. et al. South African Medical Journal (2018) CC

Asthma is a heterogeneous condition characterised by chronic inflammation and variable expiratory airflow limitation, as well as airway reversibility. The diagnosis of asthma in young children is limited by the inability to perform objective lung function testing in this group of patients and the wi ... more

National Guide for healthy meal provisioning in the workplace

Department of Health, Republic of South Africa (2016) C1

A long and healthy life for all South Africans

Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition MIYCN Guidelines

Republic of South Sudan (2017) C1

Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition Strategic Actions:
1 Endorse and disseminate key policies and regulations
2 Improve maternal nutrition
3 Protect, promote, and support optimal infant and young child feeding practices
4 Support optimal infant and young child feeding in ... more

Cervical Cancer Resources

Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) (2021) CC

The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a foetus can grow). The cervix leads from the uterus to the vagina (birth canal) below. Cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among South African women ... more

Protecting human health from climate change

World Health Organization. Regional Office for South-East Asia (2011) C_WHO

Climate change is a verified, global phenomenon, but its consequences will not be evenly distributed. Developing countries and small island nations will be the most affected. Countries will experience more frequent extreme weather events and resulting changes in water quality and availability, incre ... more

Frequently Asked Questions on Chikungunya Fever

World Health Organization - Regional Office for South-East Asia WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (2013) CC

Information on Chikungunya Fever

Infection Control Assessment Tool: A Standardized Approach for Improving Hospital Infection Control Practices

South Africa's Dept. of Health; USAID; SIAPS (2010) C1

The ICAT is a simple and practical approach for assessing the adequacy of existing infection prevention and control practices and provides specific recommendations for improving practices and monitoring their effectiveness over time

COVID-19 Guidelines Module 5 - Drug therapy

National Department of Health, South Africa NDoH South Africa (2021) CC

Summary of childhood asthma guidelines, 2021: A consensus document

Manjra, A.I.; van Niekerk, A.; White, D.A. et al. South African Medical Journal (2021) CC

Asthma is the most common chronic illness of childhood. The prevalence is rising and the mortality and morbidity from asthma are unacceptably high in South Africa. This article emphasizes the importance to make a correct diagnosis based, most import ... more

Community Management of Acute Malnutrition CMAM Guidelines

Republic of South Sudan (2017) C1

Maternal and child malnutrition is a significant public health problem in South Sudan. Among children aged 6-59 months, 31% are stunted, 28% are underweight, and nearly 23% are acutely malnourished of which 13% are estimated to suffer from moderate ... more

White Paper on the Rights of People with Disabilities - Implementation Matrix 2015-2030
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National Department of Health South Africa SADA (2015) CC

A implementation Matrix approved by the Cabinet of the Government of South Africa

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) - Brochure

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) (2014) C2

Brochure on PTSD: If you are like many South Africans and have been the victim of violent crime, abuse, accidents, loss, or illness, you may be suffering from a very real illness – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. Many victims of trauma in ... more