In many low- and middle-income countries, there is a wide gap between evidencebased recommendations and current practice. Treatment of major CVD risk factors remains suboptimal, and only a minority of patients who are treated reach their target levels for blood pressure, blood sugar and blood choles...terol.
In other areas, overtreatment can occur with the use of non-evidence-based
protocols. The aim of using standard treatment protocols is to improve the quality
of clinical care, reduce clinical variability and simplify the treatment options,
particularly in primary health care. Standard treatment protocols can be developed by preparing new national treatment guidelines or by adapting or adopting international guidelines.
The Evidence-based protocols module uses hypertension and diabetes screening
and treatment as an entry point to control cardiovascular risk factors, prevent target organ damage, and reduce premature morbidity and mortality. A comprehensive risk- based approach for integrated management of hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol is included in the Risk-based CVD management module.
This module includes clinical practice points and sample protocols for:
1. hypertension detection and treatment
2. type 2 diabetes detection and treatment
3. identifying basic emergencies – care and referral.
HEARTS emphasizes adaptation, dissemination, and use of a standardized set of
simple clinical-management protocols, which should be drug- and dose-specific,
and include a core set of medications. The simpler the protocols and management tools, the more likely they are to be used correctly, and the higher the likelihood that a programme will achieve its goals.
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For this report, the Task Force commissioned
additional background papers on health taxes to
update the evidence, assess short-term revenue
potential, and understand the role of health taxes
in the current era of multiple crises. We find that
health taxes continue to be underutilized despite th...e
powerful impact they have in reducing preventable
death and disease — a particularly glaring act of
neglect in a world that has experienced a massive
pandemic.
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This manual is designed to provide comprehensive malaria case management training for health workers at all levels, including clinical, nursing, dispensing, laboratory and records staff. The training covers the use of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and the treatment of severe malaria. The fiv...e-day training programme includes interactive modules supported by job aids. The ideal group size is 20–30 participants, supported by a team of three trainers. Trainers should thoroughly review the manual, including the 'Adult Learning Techniques' module, and follow the 'Facilitator's Guide', while participants should use the 'Simplified Participant's Guide'. The training includes pre- and post-tests to assess knowledge improvement. Continuing Medical Education (CME) is encouraged after the training, and resources are provided in the appendix.
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A printable copy of the article published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) can be found on the CDC Homepage. Follow the Download Link for redirection to CDC.
Q 10: In adults and children with epilepsy, which psychological interventions used as adjunctive therapies with antiepileptic drugs when compared to placebo/comparator produce benefits/harm in specified outcomes?
Prepared as an outcome of ICMR Subcommittee on Gastric Cancer | This consensus document on Management of Gallbladder cancers summarizes the modalities of treatment including the site-specific anti-cancer therapies, supportive and palliative care and molecular markers and research questions. It also ...interweaves clinical, biochemical and epidemiological studies.
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A training manual for identifying, assessing, preventing and controlling the risks of pandemics in the workplace. This training manual has been developed for both medical and non-medical personnel who may be called upon to lead emergency response, (eg epidemic outbreak, etc), ensure effective conta...inment whiles work continues and essential goods and services continue to be supplied.
The manual provides insight into some of the local epidemics experienced in Ghana such as Cholera, Cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) and Influenza(s), the causes, signs and symptoms and preventive measures with a view to increasing knowledge among management, staff and their families as well as immediate communities within which they work.
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National Operationalisation Plan for the COVID-19 Vaccine : 13th edition
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Volume 78, Supplement 1, August 15, 2018
The purpose of this document is to guide clinicians in the care of patients with or at risk of severe illness from influenza virus infection, including those caused by seasonal influenza viruses, pandemic influenza viruses and zoonotic (novel influenza A) viruses.
The Facilitator Training Manual on Workplace Pandemic Preparedness is a guide developed by GIZ and the Ministry of Health to help organizations prepare for and respond to pandemics while ensuring business continuity. It provides structured guidance on training, risk assessment, prevention, and respo...nse strategies for both medical and non-medical personnel.
Key topics include pandemic preparedness and response, covering diseases like Influenza, Cholera, Yellow Fever, and Meningitis, as well as personal hygiene, risk communication, and business continuity planning. The manual emphasizes participatory learning, practical training, and leadership in crisis management, aiming to enhance institutional resilience and ensure workplaces remain safe and operational during health crises.
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Transtornos del desarrollo
Capítulo C.5
Edición en español
Editor: Nieves Hermosín Carpio
Traducción: María Carballo Novoa, María Esteban Arenós
Protocol for strategic implementation of mental health in COVID-19 emergencies ( Version 2)
Este documento propone: Contenidos técnicos sobre el ZIKV, sus manifestaciones, complicaciones, formas de transmisión y medidas de prevención a utilizar para el abordaje de “preguntas más frecuentes” y de mensajes en piezas y materiales de información y comunicación, charlas comunitarias, ...vocerías entre otros. Recomendaciones para la elaboración de planes de comunicación y acciones de comunicación de riesgos ante el ZIKV
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Objetivo general: Delinear las recomendaciones para la atención médica de niños, adolescentes y adultos infectados por el T. cruzi, en cualquiera de sus fases y formas clínicas. Se espera de esta forma optimizar el uso de recursos y mejorar la calidad de atención de los pacientes, con el fin de... aumentar el número de personas diagnosticadas, controladas y tratadas, y contribuir a disminuir la morbimortalidad y la transmisión de la Enfermedad de Chagas en Argentina.
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O Protocolo de Vigilância Epidemiológica e Sanitária de Eventos Adversos Pós-Vacinação (EAPV), é o documento de referência nacional para a vigilância das vacinas COVID-19. Além disso, complementará, com os demais protocolos definidos pelo Ministério da Saúde, as ações empreendidas par...a o enfretamento da pandemia de Covid-19 no país.
O desenvolvimento e a operacionalização do Protocolo obrigam à definição clara de uma estrutura de liderança, coordenação e harmonização, bem como à identificação das entidades com responsabilidades no planejamento, na execução e na avaliação das atividades estabelecidas nas três esferas de gestão do Sistem Unico de Saude. Para tanto, este Protocolo preconiza o fortalecimento da integração dos atores do SUS, bem como de segmentos da sociedade brasileira, envolvidos direta ou indiretamente com a minimização de riscos e monitoramento de EAPV.
Este documento apresenta orientações gerais estruturantes e procedimentos para o funcionamento eficiente do sistema de farmacovigilância/vigilância de eventos adversos pós-vacinação (VEAPV) nas diferentes esferas de gestão do Sistema Unico de Saude, especificamente quanto as questões de segurança e queixas técnicas de vacinas.
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