The results of a WHO survey conducted to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on up to 25 essential health services in countries show disruptions of essential health services in nearly all countries, and more so in lower-income than higher-income countries. The great majority of service disrup...tions were partial, which was defined as a change of 5–50% in service provision or use.
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A trauma resilience activity for CRS-WARO Action for the Protection and Integration of Migrants in Africa w(APIMA)
• PrEP is highly effective in preventing the sexual transmission of HIV.
• For PrEP to work well, it’s important to take the pills regularly.
• While PrEP can prevent HIV, it does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections.
How far apart should the doses of vaccines be? What if I miss my second dose? Can I get two doses from two different manufacturers? How was safety of vaccines ensured? WHO’s Chief Scientist, Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5.
Frequently Asked Questions on Visceral Leishmaniasis
Ethical perspectives on a future vaccination program against COVID-19 in Germany
This document defines the framework for Malawi’s National HIV Programs. Considering public health benefits and risks, as well as funding and resource implications, deviations from these guidelines are not supported by the Ministry of Health.
Nurses play a critical role in patient care, detecting potential problems, and advocating for a culture of safety. NSO and our insurance carrier partner, CNA, designed this self-assessment checklist based on significant topics from our Nurse Claim Report to help nurses enhance patient safety and min...imize your liability exposure.
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Despite the existence of criminal law, which is an important aspect of anti-FGM policies and programmes, there is not much research on the effects of cross-border practices that invalidate the law as a deterrent. Much remains unknown about the practice of cross-border FGM, specifically about gaps in... existing policy and legislation for managing cross-border FGM, as well as whether the existing interventions in the cross-border areas are sufficiently targeted to facilitate changes in social norms
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Este documento de orientación se basa en la investigación de la actividad de los medios sociales relacionados con el uso de antibióticos a nivel de la UE, así como en una encuesta sobre las actividades de los medios sociales de las organizaciones asociadas a la EAAD, en su mayoría organizacione...s paraguas de la UE de pacientes y profesionales de la salud. La investigación demostró que ya existe cierta actividad en los medios sociales sobre el uso prudente de los antibióticos y que están surgiendo algunos posibles influenciadores. Análogamente, la encuesta de los asociados de la EAAD en toda la UE mostró que los encuestados están empezando a participar activamente en las plataformas de los medios sociales.
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