Training slides.
Evidence shows that FGM can cause several physical, mental and sexual health complications in girls and women, and in newborns. Health-care providers play an important role in supporting girls and women living with FGM, and improving their health and well-being. They are in a un...ique position to influence and change the attitudes of their patients about FGM.
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The escalation of the war in Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, causing thousands of civilian
casualties; destroying civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, and triggering the fastest-
growing displacement crisis in Europe since World War II. The demographic profile of Ukraine,
combined wit...h the implementation of martial law and conscription policies, led to an awareness
of gender- and age-related factors within the regional humanitarian response that recognised
the pre-crisis situation of persons of all genders and diversities and how the war and subsequent
regional crisis were compounding the risks that they face.
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Towards the Peoples Health Assembly Book -4
Zweisprachige Broschüre in sehr einfacher Sprache und mit Piktogrammen. Als neues Modul enthalten die Broschüren eine austrennbare Karte zur Erleichterung der Kommunikation in der Arztpraxis. Die Broschüre ist in folgenden Sprachversionen erhältlich: Russisch/Deutsch; Türkisch/Deutsch; Englisch.../Deutsch; Französisch/Deutsch; Rumänisch/Deutsch; Bulgarisch/Deutsch; Arabisch/Deutsch.
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This guideline provides health policy-makers and decision-makers in health professional training institutions with advice on the rationale for health-care providers’ use of counselling skills to address sexual health concerns in a primary health care setting
Рекомендации ВОЗ по оказанию дородовой помощи для формирования положительного опыта беременности
En initiant ce nouveau rapport du Bureau de l’OMS en Centrafrique, nous voulons remercier le gouvernement et tous les partenaires de l’organisation, car vous avez été nombreux à vous associer à l’OMS pour affronter les problèmes de santé et surtout pour nous encourager à maintenir le ca...p dans un contexte national particulièrement difficile. Par la présente publication, nous voulons partager nos réalisations, les insuffisances et les défis du secteur de la santé.
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Climate hazards, including extreme heat, are associated with increased risks of developing complications that lead to adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. These may include multiple causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality such as gestational diabetes, hyper tensive disorders of p...regnancy, preterm birth, low birth weight and stillbirth. In addition to the health risks related to poor nutrition, water, hygiene and sanitation, the effects of exposure to climate hazards and their aftermath during and after pregnancy can affect mental health and contribute to intergenerational trauma. They may increase stress, anxiety and depression – known risk factors for adverse perinatal outcomes.
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