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Estimated Burden of Serious Fungal Infections in Mozambique

Jahit S, David WD (2018) C1

With this study, we estimated the burden of serious fungal infections for the general healthy population and for those at risk, including those infected with HIV, patients with asthma, as well as those under intensive care. We also highlight from studies in progress of high incidences of histoplasm... more

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Guidelines for the use of antimicrobials in the South African pig industry

Pig Veterinary Society of the South African Veterinary Association (2016) C2

Antimicrobial resistance(AMR) poses a serious threat to human, animal and environmental health. Implementing ethical practice guidelines on how to use antimicrobials effectively and responsibly within the pig industry will contribute in reducing and preventing antimicro... more

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The path that ends AIDS: UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2023
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UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2023) CC

This report makes clear that there is a path to end AIDS. Taking that path will help ensure preparedness to address other pandemic challenges, and advance progress across the Sustainable Development Goals. The data and real-world examples in the report make it very clear what that path is. It is not... more

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Factsheet for experts - Antimicrobial resistance

European Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ECDC (2019) CC

Nosocomial infections and antimicrobial resistance are two special health issues listed in Annex 1 of Commission Decision 2000/96/EC of 22 December 1999 on the communicable diseases to be progressively covered by the Community network under Decision No 2119/98/EC of the European Parliament and of th... more

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State of Emergency: Palestine’s COVID-19 Response Plan

Govt. of the State of Palestine (2020) C1

The purpose of this plan is to: Present the GoP’s strategy and actions; Propose an aid coordination approach; Identify the critical support needs, including for: public health response to COVID-19; budget support to maintain government services; and diplomatic engagement with region... more

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HIV and tuberculosis co-infection among migrants in Europe: A systematic review on the prevalence, incidence and mortality

A. M. Tavares; I. Fronteira; I. Couto; et al. PLOS One; PMC (2017) CC

PLOS ONE | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0185526 September 28, 2017 Global Health and Tropical Medicine, GHTM, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, IHMT, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, UNL, Lisboa, Portugal

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Global Humanitarian Response Plan COVID-19 Progress Report: Final Progress Report 22 February 2021

Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA (2021) C1

2020 was a year like no other. Amidst on-going humanitarian crises, largely fuelled by conflict and violence but also driven by the effects of climate change – such as the largest locust infestation in a generation – the world had to contend with a global pandemic. In less than one year (March-D... more

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Sexual Violence Against Men, Boys, and Transgender Women in the Syrian Conflict

Human Rights Watch HRW; HELEM (2020) C1

“They Treated Us in Monstrous Ways”. Since the Syrian conflict began in March 2011, men and boys and transgender women have been subjected to rape and other forms of sexual violence by the Syrian government and non-state armed groups, including the extremist armed group Islamic State (also kno... more

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Maintaining and prioritizing HIV prevention services in the time of COVID-19

UNAIDS; GPC (2020) CC

In the time of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), sex and drug use will continue, regardless of physical distancing orders and policies. People who previously met in community gathering venues such as bars and clubs may now meet in different sites, ones that are “hidden” or less accessible. This, i... more

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Essential WASH Actions: A Training & Reference Pack to Supplement Essential Nutrition Actions

Rosenbaum, Julia and Bery, Renuka (2017) C1

The Essential WASH Actions toolkit expands the connection between WASH and nutrition. This resource offers a comprehensive set of essential WASH actions, references training materials for health workers, nutrition managers and community workers to build capacity, and outlines accompanying behaviors ... more

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Practical Recommendations and Good Practice to Address Protection Concerns in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Reliefweb; OCHA Services; UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (2020) CC

9 April 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting States in Europe with an extraordinary and unprecedented public health emergency. In response, States are taking necessary and legitimate measures to prevent the spread of the virus and to protect their populations. Some of these measures have been... more

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Minimum Standardsfor Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies

UNFPA (2015) C2

Gender-based violence is a life-threatening, global health and human rights issue that violates international human rights law and principles of gender equality. It is also a threat to lasting peace and an affront to our common humanity. United Nations Member States have called for urgent action to ... more

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Safe Reopening of Borders to Save Lives, Economies and Livelihoods in Africa

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention; et al. (2021) C1

17 February 2021 During the second joint meeting of African ministers responsible for health, ICT and transport on the rollout of the Africa Against COVID-19: Saving Lives, Economies and Livelihoods campaign, a call was made to African countries to work together towards harmonizing travel entry and... more

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Addressing the antibiotic resistance threat– the role of water, sanitation and hygiene

ReAct (2020) C2

Antibiotic resistant bacteria are spreading at an alarming rate and some bacterial infections may once again be untreatable. Antibiotic resistance (ABR), conservatively calculated, causes more than 500 000 deaths every year. This number is projected to rise dramatically if radical actions are not ta... more

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National Strategic Plan Public Private Mix in Tuberculosis (2016-2020)

National TB Control Programme (NTP), DGHS, MoHFW (2016) C1

This 2016-2020 public-private mix strategic plan (PPM SP) is a 4-year framework designed to guide the National TB Control Programme (NTP) and its partners to implement PPM in Bangladesh. It provides goals, strategies and interventions for expanding and scaling up current PPM models and outlines appr... more

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Breathe - Let’s end TB and AIDS by 2030

UNAIDS (2018) C1

“It has never been more urgent for us to come together to end HIV and tuberculosis. We achieve the most when we work together, using all of our strengths, harnessing all of our collective potential to end HIV and tuberculosis for a healthier world as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.” �... more

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Checklist to ensure the meaningful engagement of young persons with disabilities in humanitarian action

UN Youth Office; United Nations Population Fund (2023) CC

After the earthquake in Türkiye-Syria in February 2023 an emergency response was provided to the affected population. Young persons with disabilities were one of the social groups most affected by the crisis. These were either young persons who acquired a disability due to the earthquake, or young ... more

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COVID-19 and the Rights of Older People in Developing Countries, December 2020

Dorcas Aid International (2020) CC

The COVID-19 pandemic and in fact all crises – acute or prolonged – remind us that human rights need to be central in all recovery and development efforts. The Sustainable Development Goals will only be achieved if we are able to create equal opportunities for all, address failures exposed and e... more

The path that ends AIDS: UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2023 recommended

The path that ends AIDS: UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2023
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