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National Antenatal Sentinel HIV Survey Key Findings, South Africa 2017

south (2019) CC

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The Burden of Pediatric Asthma

Ferrante, G.; La Grutta, S. Frontiers in Pediatrics (2018) CC

Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children, imposing a consistent burden on health system. In recent years, prevalence of asthma symptoms became globally increased in children and adolescents, particularly in Low-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Host (genetics, atopy) and environmental fa... more

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Strategies and interventions on preventing and responding to violence and injuries among refugees and migrants (2020)

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

This technical guidance outlines current evidence, knowledge and best practice relating to incidences of violence and injuries among refugees and migrants in the WHO European Region. It highlights key principles, summarizes priority actions and challenges, maps existing international commitments and... more

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National hiv testing services communication strategy 2015 - 2019

National AIDS STI Control Programme (NASCOP), Ministry of Health, Government of Kenya (2015) C1

Strategic communication is used to raise awareness of issues among specific target populations. It aims to provide timely, evidence-based, authoritative information and guidance needed for public health action. Proper implementation of strategic communication leads t... more

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Malawi Demographic and Health Survey 2010

National Statistical Office (NSO) and ICF Macro (2011) C1

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Trends in Child Health in Nigeria, 2003– 2013

Winter, Rebecca, Akinlo, Ambrose, and Lia Florey ICF International (2016) C2

DHS Further Analysis Reports No. 103

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Living Conditions among People with Activity Limitations in Zambia: A National Representative Study.

Arne H Eide & ME Loeb SINTEF Health Research (2006) C1

This research report provides results from the study on living conditions among people with disabilities in Zambia. Comparisons are made between individuals with and without disabilities and also between households with and without a disabled family member. Results obtained in Zambia are also compar... more

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Saving Mothers, Giving Life. Maternal Mortality Endline Census in Selected Districts

Central Statistical Office (CSO) Zambia, Ministry of Health (MOH) Zambia, and ICF, et al. (2017) C1

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Mental Health in the times of COVID-19 Pandemic

National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Bengaluru India; Dept. of Psychiatry (2020) CC

Guidance for General Medical and Specialised Mental Health Care Settings

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The Global State of Harm Reduction 2016

K. Stone; G. Sander Harm Reduction International (2016) C2

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Pediatric oncology nursing practice in Latin America and the Caribbean

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2024) C_WHO

One of the main aims of the WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer and the CureAll Americas framework is to strengthen centers of excellence and promote the training of the health workforce, especially pediatric oncology nurses, specialized in nursing care for children and adolescents with cance... 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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Hand Hygiene Technical Reference Manual

World Health Organization WHO (2009) CC

A manual to train health-care workers on practising, teaching and observing hand hygiene.

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Save the Children's COVID-19 Program Framework and Guidance and Companion Pieces

Save the Children (2020) C1

How we respond both now and going forward will help mitigate the impact of COVID-19, and to the extent possible preserve children’s rights to Survive, Learn, and Be Protected. We will focus our efforts on the most critical work essential to maintaining these commitments to the extent possible.

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Model disability survey (MDS): survey manual

World Health Organization (WHO) & The World Bank (WB) WHO (2017) CC

The World Health Organization's Model Disability Survey (MDS) Manual is a tool to help implement the MDS in countries and to improve the quality of the interview process. This manual is intended to provide practical information about the survey instruments and their use during interviews. This manua... more

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Humanitarian Action for children 2021 - overview

UNICEF (2020) C1

This edition of UNICEF’s annual Humanitarian Action for Children highlights UNICEF’s funding appeal, which sets out an ambitious agenda to address the major challenges facing children and young people living through conflict and crisis. It presents the investments needed in 2021 to save their li... more

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HIV and AIDS in India

Avert (2018) C2

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Better Parenting Curriculum Nigeria: Community Discussion Guide

Catholic Relief Services CRS; 4Children; InHealth, et al. (2018) C1

ts goals are to ensure that: Children and parents experience fewer conflicts; Parents make better decisions about the care of their children and are better able to solve problems; and Children feel more supported by their families to further their education and make good decisions a... more

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Child Protection Case Management Operations Manual

Catholic Relief Services CRS; 4Children (2018) C1

Case management is an approach at the core of social work. Case management is the process required for improving the quality of life for vulnerable children in need of care and protection. This manual is intended to support social workers in their case management role and reduce overall workload by ... more