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Seniors at risk: Heat and climate change

Climate central (2020) C2

Heat is the top killer among all types of weather hazards, including hurricanes and tornadoes. But hospitals and health care providers do not always report heat-related illnesses or heat as an underlying cause of a death, making it hard to measure the actual impact of extreme heat on health.

The ABC's of Antibiotics

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology APIC (2019) C2

This infographic from APIC helps patients and families better understand their role in preventing infections and includes a list of questions to ask their healthcare provider about antibiotics.

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Antibiotics and You

UHN Patient Education (2018) C2

This video explains what antibiotics and the microbiome are, how they work, and side effects that patients may experience. It also provides helpful questions for patients and their families to ask their health care providers when they have been prescribed antibiotics.

Road to Health. Girls

Department of Health, South Africa (2016) C2

Booklet.The Road to Health booklet is an initiative of the South African Department of Health. The booklet should be taken to each clinic visit and filled in by a healthcare provider as a record of your child’s clinic visits and immunisations.

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MDR-TB Patient Education Flipchart

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (2011)

For full publication see: https://drtbnetwork.org/mdr-tb-patient-education-flipchart This tool can be used to educate new patients about TB and MDR-TB. The healthcare provider should review the material together with the patient. A treatment supporter can also use this flipchart at community lev... more

COVID19 e-learning guidance for primary care clinicians in resource-poor settings
recommended

Primary Care International (2020) CC

This content provides concise, pragmatic guidance to front-line healthcare workers. The guidance is written by PCI’s Clinical Associates, who are themselves primary healthcare workers. It draws on up-to-date guidance from key sources including the WHO, UNHCR and PCI’s own sister organisation R... more

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Vaccine Safety Basics

Open WHO; World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

This course introduces participants to the foundations of vaccine pharmacovigilance. The aim of this course is to provide healthcare professionals whose work involve vaccine safety issues, with essential knowledge about vaccines and their safety aspects. These professionals can include nurses, midwi... more

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir for COVID-19
recommended

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

This series of supportive tools are based on the WHO Therapeutics and COVID-19: living guideline. They are intended to provide supportive information for healthcare workers who are prescribing, administering and monitoring patients receiving nirmatrelvir-ritonavir for non-severe COVID-19.

Molnupiravir for COVID-19
recommended

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

This series of supportive tools are based on the WHO Therapeutics and COVID-19: living guideline. They are intended to provide supportive information for healthcare workers who are prescribing, administering and monitoring patients receiving nirmatrelvir-ritonavir for non-severe COVID-19.

Remdesivir for COVID-19
recommended

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

This series of supportive tools are based on the WHO Therapeutics and COVID-19: living guideline. They are intended to provide supportive information for healthcare workers who are prescribing, administering and monitoring patients receiving nirmatrelvir-ritonavir for non-severe COVID-19.

Administration of Molnupiravir for COVID-19
recommended

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

This series of supportive tools are based on the WHO Therapeutics and COVID-19: living guideline. They are intended to provide supportive information for healthcare workers who are prescribing, administering and monitoring patients receiving nirmatrelvir-ritonavir for non-severe COVID-19.

Safety and monitoring for patients receiving Molnupiravir for COVID-19
recommended

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

This series of supportive tools are based on the WHO Therapeutics and COVID-19: living guideline. They are intended to provide supportive information for healthcare workers who are prescribing, administering and monitoring patients receiving nirmatrelvir-ritonavir for non-severe COVID-19.

Administration of Remdesivir for COVID-19
recommended

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

This series of supportive tools are based on the WHO Therapeutics and COVID-19: living guideline. They are intended to provide supportive information for healthcare workers who are prescribing, administering and monitoring patients receiving nirmatrelvir-ritonavir for non-severe COVID-19.

Safety and monitoring in patients receiving remdesivir for COVID-19
recommended

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

This series of supportive tools are based on the WHO Therapeutics and COVID-19: living guideline. They are intended to provide supportive information for healthcare workers who are prescribing, administering and monitoring patients receiving nirmatrelvir-ritonavir for non-severe COVID-19.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources

International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) (2021) CC

The ISUOG President and Board of Trustees express their sympathy, encouragement and support towards all health professionals fighting the COVID-19 virus. A free webinar series and other clinical resources have been made available to provide learning opportunities and practical guidance for Ob/Gyn an... more

Wound Care Protocol

Medicins Sans Frontieres MSF (2018) C2

Wound care is a regular component of the package of care we offer in the majority of our health care facilities and represents a high volume of activities. The current practices in MSF projects are often based on the habits of each individual supervisor, the wound care material we off... more

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Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs)

Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (2014)

The Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs) for Acute Chemical Exposures were developed by ATSDR to aid emergency department physicians and other emergency healthcare professionals who manage acute exposures resulting from chemical incidents. The MMGs are intended to aid healthcare professionals involv... more

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Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Preparedness Update 15 (8 - 14 April 2019)

International Organization for Migration IOM (2019) CC

A new FMP was opened in Lutaya (Yei County), bringing the total number of EVD-related FMPs within South Sudan to 14. Six additional FMPs are operated in cooperation with DTM Uganda on the Ugandan side of the border due to access issues on the South Sudanese side. A field mission was carried ou... more

Mozambique, Zimbabwe : Tropical Cyclone IDAI Impact Overview - Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) – DG ECHO Daily Map 20/03/2019

European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (2019) C1

The European Commission allocated an emergency aid package of €3.5 million on 19/03. The funding will be used to provide logistical support to reach affected people, emergency shelter, hygiene, sanitation, and health care. Out of the aid package, based on needs, €2 million will be provided in Mo... more

Living Better with COPD Fact Sheet

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) National Institutes of Health (NIH) (2022) CC2

The document provides information on managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It emphasizes the importance of recognizing early symptoms such as persistent coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing. The guide offers practical advice, including quitting smoking, avoiding lung irritant... more