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Prevención y control del cólera

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2018) C2

The document titled "Prevención y control del cólera" (Cholera Prevention and Control) provides essential guidance on preventing and managing cholera, a disease characterized by severe watery diarrhea and vomiting. Without prompt treatment, cholera can lead to death due to dehydration within hours ... more

COLERA: INFORMAÇA O PARA PROMOTORES DE SAUDE ou ACTIVISTAS

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2019) C2

The PDF "COLERA: Informação para Promotores de Saúde" provides essential guidance for health promoters and activists on cholera. It explains that cholera is characterized by severe watery diarrhea, often resembling rice water, and sometimes vomiting. If not treated promptly, it can lead to death ... more

Guidance on global monitoring for diabetes prevention and control: Framework, indicators and application

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO

The Guidance on global monitoring for diabetes prevention and control by WHO provides a comprehensive framework to support countries in tracking and managing diabetes prevention, care, and outcomes. This document outlines indicators across 4 domains: health system determinants, service delivery, ris ... more

Actualización epidemiológica - Cólera - 25 de octubre de 2022

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2022) C_WHO

Desde la notificación de los dos primeros casos confirmados de Vibrio cholerae O1 en el área del gran Puerto Príncipe el 2 de octubre de 2022, al 23 de octubre de 2022, el Ministerio de Salud de Haití (Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population, MSPP por sus siglas en francés), inform ... more

Plan national de réponse à l’épidémie de choléra au Cameroun. Août–Octobre 2018

République du Cameroun, Ministère de la santé publique (2018) CC

The document presents Cameroon's National Response Plan for the 2018 cholera outbreak, covering August to October 2018. It highlights the epidemiological situation, with outbreaks reported in the North and Central regions and a total of 109 suspected cases and 9 deaths by July 2018. The plan outline ... more

Barriers and determinants of asthma control in children and adolescents in Africa: a systematic review

Mphahlele, R.E.; Kitchin, O.; Masekela, R. BMJ Open (2021) CC

The article "Barriers and determinants of asthma control in children and adolescents in Africa: a systematic review" analyzes factors contributing to poor asthma control in African youth. Based on studies conducted between 2014 and 2019 in Nigeria, Uganda, and South Africa, the review identifies key ... more

The Story of Cholera, Tamil

Global Health Media Project Youtube (2012) C2

The Story of Cholera was produced in collaboration with award-winning animator Yoni Goodman. This animation covers cholera transmission, prevention, signs, and care in a simple and accessible way. The film follows evidence-based guidelines, has been field-tested, and reviewed for accuracy and conte ... more

Mpox Molecular Diagnostic Tests(RT-PCR)
recommended

Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2025) CC

March 2025. Access to appropriate, quality-assured diagnostics remains a challenge. There is limited information on key characteristics of available test kits, including their performance, reliability, and ability to detect relevant Mpox clades. Additionally, the lack of multiplex diagnostic tools c ... more

Clinical Management of Acute Diarrhoea

World Health Organization; UNICEF (2004) C_WHO

Available in Englisch, French, Spanish and Chinese The document provides guidelines for the management of acute diarrhoea, highlighting improved oral rehydration solutions (ORS) with reduced osmolarity and zinc supplementation. It emphasizes their effectiveness in reducing the duration and severity ... more

Providing access to clean water and sharing critical information on the causes, symptoms, and prevention of cholera (Arabic)

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2022) C_UNICEF

The document focuses on providing access to clean water and educating people about cholera, including its causes, symptoms, and prevention. It discusses the impact of cholera outbreaks, particularly in the Middle East, and highlights the importance of sanitation, hygiene, and proper water treatment ... more

Evidence of the risks and benefits of vaccinating pregnant women with WHO pre-qualified cholera vaccines during mass campaigns

Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC) World Health Organisation (WHO) (2016) C_WHO

The technical note from the Global Task Force on Cholera Control (GTFCC) examines the risks and benefits of vaccinating pregnant women with WHO-prequalified oral cholera vaccines (OCVs) during mass vaccination campaigns. It highlights that three WHO-approved vaccines (Dukoral®, Shanchol™, and Euv ... more

Cholera Information for health workers

World Health Organization WHO; Eastern Mediterranean Region (2022) C_WHO

The poster provides information for medical personnel. It includes recommendations for the treatment of cholera patients and guidelines for hygiene measures.

Epidemiological Update - Cholera - 17 January 2023

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2023) C_WHO

The report provides an epidemiological update on cholera outbreaks in Haiti as of January 17, 2023. Since the first confirmed cases in October 2022, Haiti has reported 24,232 suspected cases, including 1,742 confirmed cases and 483 deaths. The most affected areas are in the Ouest Department, particu ... more

Diabetes self-management education interventions in the WHO African Region: A scoping review

Kumah, E.; Otchere, G.; Egyakawa Ankomah, S.; et al. PLoS One (2021) CC2

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the commonest chronic diseases worldwide. Self-Management Education (SME) is regarded as a critical element of treatment for all people with diabetes, as well as those at risk of developing the condition. While a great variety of diabetes self-management education (D ... more

Stop Cholera

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2023) C_CDC

If you live or visit an area where cholera is present or has happened before, learn about cholera and take these steps to prevent getting sick.

Asenisman ak pwopwete pou youn anviwònman sen

Fondation Hesperian (2004) C1

The document "Asenisman ak Pwòprete pou Youn Anviwonman Sèn" focuses on sanitation, hygiene, and environmental cleanliness to promote public health. It provides guidelines and best practices for maintaining clean surroundings, proper waste disposal, and access to safe water. The document emphasize ... more

Vamos proteger-nos da cólera

UNICEF (2019) C_UNICEF

The PDF "Vamos proteger-nos da Cólera" provides comprehensive guidance on cholera prevention and response strategies, particularly for use in community health settings. It emphasizes the importance of safe water use by treating water with bleach, boiling it for at least 5 minutes, or using purifica ... more

How to build a Tippy Tap?

SPRINGBangladesh (2015) C2

The brochure "How to Build Your Own Tippy Tap", published by SPRING in 2015, provides step-by-step instructions for creating a simple handwashing device called a tippy tap. It highlights the importance of hand hygiene and demonstrates how to construct the device using locally available, low-cost mat ... more

Lavar as maos é a melhor forma de prevenir a propagacão de infeccões

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2019) C2

The poster highlights the critical role of handwashing in preventing the spread of infections. It emphasizes the importance of washing hands multiple times a day, even if they do not appear dirty, as handwashing is the most effective way to reduce the risk of illness. Specific recommendations includ ... more

Prise en charge clinique de la diarrhée aigue

Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2004) C_WHO

Le document fournit des lignes directrices sur la gestion des diarrhées aiguës, mettant en avant des solutions de réhydratation orale (SRO) améliorées avec une osmolarité réduite et la supplémentation en zinc. Il souligne leur efficacité pour réduire la durée et la gravité des épisodes ... more