A lack of knowledge about the threat of vaccine-preventable diseases, risks and benefits of vaccines, mistrust of government and health workers, poor service delivery and alternative health or religious beliefs play a role in lower uptake of some vaccines. These challenges underscore the importance ...of early integration and investment in a thoughtful communication plan for immunization programmes. This World Health Organization (WHO) report presents communication guidance and specific considerations for countries that plan to introduce human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into their national immunisation programme as part of an effort to prevent cervical cancer.
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Psychatry & Pediatrics
Chapter I.3
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Report of the Global Thematic Consultation on Population Dynamics
Guidance on TB and TB/HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care in the workplace
BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:352/1471-2334/12/352
The plan contains the latest available evidence on the extent of insecticide resistance around the world, and puts forward a strategy for global and country levels, identifying clear roles and timelines for all stakeholders. The GPIRM also summarizes information about innovative new products being d...eveloped and sets out the immediate research and development priorities.
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Moving towards equity and quality
In this course you will examine the interconnections between poverty, development and violent conflict. This is one of seven Medical Peace Work courses.
Anxiety disorders
Chapter F.2
Substance use disorders
Chapter G.3