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Cognitive and psychological intervention

World Health Organization (2012) C_WHO

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Consumer Guide for the purchase of X-ray equipment

Holm, thure World Health Organization WHO (2000)

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Icoronavayirasi - ingaba unesifo seswekile, iTB, uxinzelelo lwegazi, i-HIV, iingxaki zemiphunga okanye ezentliziyo? (isiXhosa)

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2

Updated 24 March 2020 (24 Matshi 2020)

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Public health surveillance for COVID-19: interim guidance 16 December 2020 (Arab Version)
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World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

This document summarizes current WHO guidance for public health surveillance of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in humans caused by infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (hereafter referred to as COVID19 surveillance).

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Current epidemiological evidence for predisposition to high or low intensity human helminth infection: a systematic review

Wright J.E., Werkman M., Dunn J.C. et al Parasites and Vectors (2018) C2

Background: The human helminth infections include ascariasis, trichuriasis, hookworm infections, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis. It is estimated that almost 2 billion people worldwide are infected with helminths. Whilst the WHO treatment guidelines for helminth infecti...ons are mostly aimed at controlling morbidity, there has been a recent shift with some countries moving towards goals of disease elimination through mass drug administration, especially for LF and onchocerciasis. However, as prevalence is driven lower, treating entire populations may no longer be the most efficient or cost-effective strategy. Instead, it may be beneficial to identify individuals or demographic groups who are persistently infected, often termed as being “predisposed” to infection, and target treatment at them. Methods: The authors searched Embase, MEDLINE, Global Health, and Web of Science for all English language, humanbased papers investigating predisposition to helminth infections published up to October 31st, 2017. The varying definitions used to describe predisposition, and the statistical tests used to determine its presence, are summarised. Evidence for predisposition is presented, stratified by helminth species, and risk factors for predisposition to infection are identified and discussed. Results: In total, 43 papers were identified, summarising results from 34 different studies in 23 countries. Consistent evidence of predisposition to infection with certain species of human helminth was identified. Children were regularly found to experience greater predisposition to Ascaris lumbricoides, Schistosoma mansoni and S. haematobium than adults. Females were found to be more predisposed to A. lumbricoides infection than were males. Household clustering of infection was identified for A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura and S. japonicum. Ascaris lumbricoides and T. trichiura also showed evidence of familial predisposition. Whilst strong evidence for predisposition to hookworm infection was identified, findings with regards to which groups were affected were considerably more varied than for other helminth species. Conclusion: This review has found consistent evidence of predisposition to heavy (and light) infection for certain human helminth species. However, further research is needed to identify reasons for the reported differences between demographic groups. Molecular epidemiological methods associated with whole genome sequencing to determine ‘who infects whom’ may shed more light on the factors generating predisposition. more

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The Global Dementia Observatory Reference Guide

World Health Organization (2018) C_WHO

Version 1.1 Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

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Asthme - Principaux faits 2024

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO

Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. Symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. These symptoms can be mild or severe and can co... more

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

Key facts - Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. - An estimated 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019, representing 32% of all global deaths. Of these deaths, 85% were due to heart attack and stroke. - Over three quarters of CVD deaths take place in low- an... more

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Tuberculosis Chile

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

Country Profile

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HIV Programme Review in Belarus

D. Raben; J. Klinte; A. Sönnerborg; E. Subata, World Health Organization (Europe); Centre for Health & Infectious Disease Research (2015) C_WHO

Evaluation report November 2014

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HIV Country Profile: 2017 - Indonesia

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO

HIV Country Intelligence - HIV Country Profiles

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Beware of Cholera. Yambiro Nezve Korera

Ministry of Child Welfare, Zimbabwe World Health Organisation (WHO); UNICEF (2013) CC

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Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) Treatment Facility Design

World Health Organisation (2020) C_WHO

Screening areas, treatment centres and community facilities are part of the strategic priorities for Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) outbreak preparedness, readiness and response. The SARI Facilities training package has been developed to meet the operational needs emerging with the COVID-... more