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COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca(COVID-19 Vaccine (ChAdOx1-S [recombinant]))

European Medicines Agency EMA (2021) CC

An overview of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca and why it is authorised in the EU. Available in 22 languages 18 Febr. 2021

ASEOWA Updates - 05 April 2015

African Union (2015)

I SURVIVED EBOLA:THANKS TO ASEOWA Alimatou Camara Speaks of her battle with Ebola and of the Care she received at the ASEOWA run Ebola Treatment Unit in Guinea Guinean Alimatou Camara, a seventeen year old housewife in a polygamous union, lost her mother in-law, her only daughter and her stepdau ... more

Building a global atlas of zoonotic viruses

Dennis, C.; B Watso, E.Togami et al. WHO (2018) C_WHO

Despite the human and economic impact of viral epidemics, the world is not well enough prepared for the next emerging viral outbreak. Global trends indicate that new microbial threats will continue to emerge at an accelerating rate, driven by our growing population, expanded travel and trade network ... more

Male engagement in HIV testing, treatment and prevention in eastern and southern Africa — A framework for action

UNAIDS (2022) C_WHO

Programmes SUPER GO & SUPER TATA: Guide de mise en œuvre des activités communautaires

Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (2020) C2

Initialement, le programme Super Go est un programme conçu pour renforcer les attitudes et aptitudes des adolescentes et jeunes femmes vulnérables de 15 à 24 ans, en leur donnant les informations et compétences indispensables pour éviter les situations à risque VIH. Ce programme est mis en ... more

Strengthening the Assessment of Lymphatic Filariasis Transmission and documenting the Achievement of Elimination

World Health Organization World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO

Meeting of the Neglected Tropical Diseases Strategic and Technical Advisory Group’s Monitoring and Evaluation Subgroup on Disease-specific Indicators

Prevalence of Schistosoma Haematobium Measured by a Mobile Health System in an Unexplored Endemic Region in the Subprefecture of Torrock, Chad

Layaye, D.; E de Bruijn, M.; de Jong, T.; JMIR Publication Advancing Digital Health and Open Science (2019) CC

Schistosoma haematobium is a parasitic digenetic trematode responsible for schistosomiasis (also known as bilharzia). The disease is caused by penetration of the skin by the parasite, spread by intermediate host molluscs in stagnant waters, and can be treated by administration of praziquantel. Schis ... more

Isoniazid preventive therapy for tuberculosis in South Africa: An assessment of the local evidence base

R Wood, L-G. Bekker (2014) CC

Review S Afr Med J 2014;104(3):174-177. DOI: 10.7196/SAMJ.7968

Schistosomiasis

World Health Organization World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by infection with Schistosoma trematodes. The disease affects poor rural communities but has spread to urban areas and to tourists visiting endemic areas

Sex for money? Yes, but safe!

Deutsche AIDS-Hilfe e. V. (2012) C2

Information for sex worker how to deal with their clients to protect themselves of HIV and other sexual transmitted diseases. The brochure is also available in spanish, turkish, romanian, polish, bulgarian and german.

Generic protocol for a population-based, age- and gender- stratified sero-survey study for SARS-CoV-2

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C1

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases detected and reported in each country is influenced by many factors including limited access and/or utilization of healthcare and COVID-19 testing, limited surveillance, lack of knowledge amongst the population about when to seek testing, an asymptomatic pres ... more

Lignes directrices pour la surveillance du VIH chez les femmes enceintes en consultation prénatale à partir des données programmatiques de routine

UNAIDSWHO Working group on global HIV (2015) C_WHO

Le présent document s’adresse essentiellement au personnel des programmes de surveillance du VIH dont la tâche est de surveiller l’évolution de l’épidémie de VIH. Il décrit la manière dont les données recueillies systématiquement dans le cadre des programmes de prévention de la trans ... more

Does the patient meet the case definition for a COVID-19 case?

Nation Institute for Communicable Diseases - Division of the National Health Laboratory Service Department: Health Republic of South Africa (2020) C2

Persons with acute respiratory illness with sudden onset of at least one of the following: cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fever [≥ 38°C (measured) or history of fever (subjective)] irrespective of admission status AND In the 14 days prior to onset of symptoms, met at least one of the ... more

HIV Country Profile: 2017 - Haiti

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO

HIV Country Intelligence - HIV Country Profiles

Public statement on actuality about HIV epidemics among MSM and trans in Tajikistan

S. Orbelyan; M. Kasianczuk Eurasian Coalition on Male Health (2018) C2

MSM & HIV policy Dashboard Focus Countries: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Botswana, Kenya, South Africa & Zimbabwe

MPact Global Action for Gay Men’s Health and Rights (2019) C2

Accessed: 04.10.2019

Antibiotic Use for Sepsis in Neonates and Children: 2016 Evidence Update

Fuchs A., J. Bielickia, S. Mathur, et.al. World Health Organization (2016) C_WHO

Sepsis remains a leading cause of mortality and morbidity, especially during the first five days of life and in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) [1]. Hospital infection also remains a major cause of mortality in children despite progress encountered in the last decades.