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International assistance for victims of use of nuclear, radiological, biological and chemical weapons: time for a reality check?

Coupland R, Loye D International Review of the Red Cross (2009) C2

The risks of the use of nuclear, radiological, biological or chemical (NRBC) weapons are heterogeneous. Each risk has its own implications for developing and deploying any capacity to assist victims of an NRBC event and, in parallel, for the health and security of the people bringing this assistance... more

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In Control: A Practical Handbook for Professionals Working in Health Emergencies Internationally RKI

Robert Koch Institut RKI (2023) CC

The greatest risk to persons engaging in international medical emergency response is poor preparation. The In Control handbook hopes to provide a remedy. At the time of writing, we are living through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a health emergency that disregards physical borders, brin...gs into focus social inequalities and affects people on every continent. This shared challenge requires unprecedented measures and the collaboration of the brightest minds to support global health protection through this crisis and beyond. Healthcare infrastructures have to be strengthened, public health capacities and processes upgraded, medical countermeasures and vaccinations found and psychosocial side-effects treated. Solidarity is the normative order of the day and the human species has to collaborate to face this invisible threat. Hiding and living in fear is not an option in this interconnected world. We have both a responsibility and an opportunity to make substantial contributions to a safer, healthier and more sustainable future for us all. The existence of this handbook is an impressive example of solidarity. Over 50 authors from more than 15 institutes and organisations have come together voluntarily within a very short time to make their expertise available and enable cross-sectoral thinking. Knowledge is bundled, resources are combined, information gaps are filled. The In Control handbook is not a theoretical treatise of possible dangers, but a collection of subject-matter expertise, written by experts and practitioners who have shaped health topics over the past 20 years in the most diverse corners of the world. The Centre for International Health Protection at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is collaborating with its partners and investing heavily in the build-up of operational know-how and capacity to support health crisis response abroad. This is done by preparing and enabling professionals to deploy safely across the world to assist those in need. In Control addresses the multi-faceted challenges of an international deployment. Readers will find not only technical medical information, but also insights into, for example, the fragility of our environment, the cultural differences that influence risk communication or the dilemmas arising from social distancing. Legal principles are highlighted, along with ethical guidance to ensure that our actions and decisions correspond to the highest moral standards. more

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100 messages to learn and share

Children for Health; ARM (2025) C1

This document outlines key health messages for children and their caregivers, with a focus on the prevention and early treatment of common illnesses. Topics covered include malaria, diarrhoea, malnutrition, respiratory infections, intestinal worms, HIV/AIDS and accident prevention. The importance of... more

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Global Happiness Policy Report 2018

Sachs, J. D.; Dr. Bin Bishr, A; De Neve. J.-E.; et al. World Government Summit, Sustainable Development Solutions Network (2018) C2

Global Happiness Council

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Практическое руководство по биологической безопасности в лабораторных условиях в связи с коронавирусным заболеванием (COVID-19)

Всемирная организация здравоохранения (Eвропейское) (2020) C_WHO

временное руководство, 13 мая 2020 г. Целью настоящего документа является предоставле- ние временных рекомендаций по биологической без- опасности в лабораторных усл�... more

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Standard Administrative and Operating Procedures (SAOP) Part 1 - Democratic Republic of the Congo, 01 January 2021

Logistics Cluster World Food Programme WFP (2021) C1

Aviation plays an important role in humanitarian operations around the world, especially in countries where overland transport is difficult or impossible due to insecurity, damaged or inadequate infrastructure, and challenging climatic conditions. Aviation allows the transport of humanitarian aid wo... more

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Know Your Hazard Symbols

Ministry of Health. Environmental Health Department and Health Education Unit. The Goverment of the Kingdom of Swaziland (2015) C1

Accessed 3rd of October 2015

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Personal Safety & Security Handbook

Bickley, Shaun CARE International (2014) C1

CARE International’s Personal Safety & Security Handbook has been developed to provide practical personal safety and security advice and guidance to all staff working in CARE offices and field sites throughout the world.
Each section has a detailed list of contents at the beginning and cut-ou... more

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Central African Republic: Overview of incidents affecting humanitarian workers (Jan - Nov 2019)

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (2019) C1

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Key aspects of the global response to the COVID-19 crisis: an inventory one year after the official announcement of the pandemic

Rüppel, T. (2021) CC

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Caring For Children

Werner; W.; C. Thuman and J.Maxwell Hesperian (2013) CC

Chapter 21 from "Where there is no doctor"

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Children for Health – Sharing Knowledge, Saving Lives – 100 Messages to Share

C. Hanbury Children for Health (2016) CC

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Message Guide Ebola Virus Disease
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Médecins sans Frontières (2014)

For Healht Promotion Team

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Practical Pharmacy for Developing Countries No.22

Aarti Patel, Patrick Mubangizi, Christa Cepuch Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN); HAI Africa (2010) CC

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How to ... Manage anxiety and fear

Mental Health Foundation UK (2022) C1

When anxiety holds you back from doing the things you want or need to do, it can also affect your health. Some people become overwhelmed by fear and want to avoid situations that might make them frightened or anxious. It can be hard to break this cycle, but there are lots of ways to do it. You can... more

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What you need to know about Coronavirus (Covid-19 Disease)

Ministry of Health (The Republic of Uganda); World Health Organization (WHO); Unicef Ministry of Health (The Republic of Uganda); World Health Organization (WHO); Unicef (2020) C2

Accessed: 08.04.2020

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Fever - Factsheet (English)

Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick and Kaleidoscope Children, Young People and Families (2014) C3

Document also available in Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Korean and Vietnamese. For other language versions go to http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/fact-sheets/fever

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Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

31 March 2021 This article is part of a series of explainers on vaccine development and distribution. Learn more about vaccines – from how they work and how they’re made to ensuring safety and equitable access – in WHO’s Vaccines Explained series. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and getting v... more

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Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers

Feely, K. Education for Justice (2020) C2

WHAT IS THE CATHOLIC VIEW REGARDING THE DIGNITY OF WORK AND THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS?We learn through the Genesis story that God has made the human person in the image and likeness of God. Human dignityfinds its origin here. The creation of humans takes place only after the creation of he... more

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First Aid in armed conflicts and other situations of violence

International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC (2006)

A practical manual presenting the specific knowledge, skills and practices that First Aiders should have to act safely and effectively when caring for people caught up in armed conflicts and other situations of violence, such as internal disturbances and tensions.

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