6 July 2021. Three new nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) classes are endorsed by WHO and included.
The latest operational handbook includes the new classes recommended by WHO. It aims at facilitating the implementation of the WHO recommendations by the Member States, technical partners, and ot...hers involved in managing patients with TB and DR-TB. The operational handbook provides practical information on existing and new tests recommended by WHO, step-by-step advice on implementing and scale-up testing to achieve local and national impact and lastly, model diagnostic algorithms, which are updated to incorporate the latest recommendations. An overview of budgetary considerations and information sheets on each of the newly recommended tests is provided.
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Scientific Brief, 17 June 2021
Update 2021; Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals
Das Landesamt für Flüchtlingsangelegenheiten Berlin (LAF) hat bereits zu Beginn der Pandemie im März 2020 mit Audio-Podcasts in verschiedenen Sprachen die Geflüchteten in Unterkünften über das Coronavirus informiert. Nun liegen angesichts der zweiten Welle der Pandemie aktualisierte Versionen ...der Podcasts mit wichtigen Hinweisen zum richtigen Verhalten und zum Thema Quarantäne in 13 Sprachen vor. Die Podcasts stehen unter hier zum Anhören bereit. Der Link kann über Messenger-Dienste wie WhatsApp oder Telegram in der jeweiligen Sprach-Gemeinschaft weiter verschickt werden.
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23 February 2021
This document describes the medical devices required for the clinical management of COVID-19, selected and prioritized according to the latest available evidence and interim guidelines. This includes: oxygen therapy, pulse oximeters, patient monitors, thermometers, infusion and suc...tion pumps, X-ray, ultrasound and CT scanners as well as personal protective equipment. In order to facilitate access to quality assured priority medical devices, the document also includes technical and performance characteristics, related standards, accessories and consumables. It is intended for policy-makers and planning officers in Ministries of Health, procurement and regulatory agencies, intergovernmental and international agencies as well as the medical device industry.
This document is an update to the List of priority medical devices for COVID-19 case management and Technical specifications for invasive and non-invasive ventilators for COVID-19.
This document complements the Technical specifications of personal protective equipment for COVID-19.
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Quality of Life for Children with Cancer Series: Modules on Paediatric Palliative Care. Module 1: Overview of paediatric palliative care
Quality of Life for Children with Cancer Series: Modules on Paediatric Palliative Care. Module 2: Care at Home
Quality of Life for Children with Cancer Series: Modules on Paediatric Palliative Care. Module 6: Communication
Quality of Life for Children with Cancer: Modules on Pediatric Palliative Care. Module 3: Quality of life in hospitalized children with cancer.
Hypertension and COVID-19: Scientific report - 17 June 2021
Neurology and COVID-19. Scientific report 29 September 2021
This report of the EFSA and ECDC presents the results of zoonoses monitoring activities carried out in 2020 in 27 EU Member States (MS) and nine non-MS. Key statistics on zoonoses and zoonotic agents in humans, food, animals and feed are provided and interpreted historically.
The WHO Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour provide evidence-based public health recommendations for children, adolescents, adults and older adults on the amount of physical activity (frequency, intensity and duration) required to offer significant health benefits and mitigate he...alth risks. For the first time, recommendations are provided on the associations between sedentary behaviour and health outcomes, as well as for subpopulations, such as pregnant and postpartum women, and people living with chronic conditions or disability.
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Children living in humanitarian crises face an increased risk of abuse. While the threats of harm are increasing, the established systems in place to protect them are breaking down. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts, vulnerable families suffer multiple hardships. Schools are closed an...d families have been pushed to the brink of poverty, sometimes having been denied the opportunity to protect and provide for their children.
The report provides an in-depth analysis of 19 Humanitarian Response Plans and Refugee Response Plans from 2019
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