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Displaced & Disconnected

UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR (2019) C1

These country reports provide information on the legal situation for displaced populations, namely asylum seekers, refugees, and returnees, where relevant, regarding access to mobile services, in each country covered

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The Interagency Emergency Health Kit 2017
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World Health Organization WHO; UNICEF; ICRC; et al. (2019) C_WHO

Interagency Guidelines; Medicines and medical devices for 10 000 people for approximately three month.

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Social Science in Humanitarian Action Key considerations: Ebola preparedness and readiness in Goma, DRC

Peyton, D.; I. Gercama and J. Bedford Social Science in Humanitarian Action: A Communication for Development Platform (2019) C1

This brief summarises key considerations about the social, political and economic context of Goma in relation to the outbreak of Ebola in the DRC as of March 2019. Goma is the administrative capital of North Kivu province and a major urban centre in the Great Lakes Region. The city is home to an est... more

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ແຜນຍຸດທະສາດ ວ່າດ້ວຍການຕ້ານຕໍ່ເຊື້ອຈຸລະຊີບທີ່ຕ້ານຕ່ໍຢາຕ້ານເຊື້ອ ຂອງ ສປປ ລາວ, 2019 - 2023

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO

ຢາຕ້ານເຊື້ອຈຸລະຊີບ (Antimicrobial medicines) ມີຄວາມສໍາຄັນຫຼາຍຕໍ່ວຽກງານການແພດ, ສາທາລະນະສຸກ, ສຸຂະພາບສັດ ແລະ ການຜະລິດອາຫານ. ເນ�... more

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Young doctors’ perspectives on antibiotic use and resistance: a multinational and inter-specialty cross-sectional European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) survey

Beovic B., M. Dousak, C. Pulcini et al. Oxford University Press (2019) C2

Antibiotic resistance has been recognized as a major global health threat and optimizing prescribing is one of the most effective measures to preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics. The quality of prescribing depends mostly on those prescribers belonging to clinical medical specialties... more

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Climate Change and Pollen Allergies

Damialis, A.; Traidl-Hoffmann, C.; Treudler, R. (2019) CC

Biodiversity and Health in the Face of Climate Change pp 47–66 This chapter reviews the emerging importance of pollen allergies in relation to ongoing climate change. Allergic diseases have been increasing in prevalence over the last decades, partly as the result of the impact of climate change. ... more

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European Union - Overview

Drug War Facts; Common Sense for Drug Policy (2019) C2

Accessed: 28.03.2019

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Biodiversity and Health in the Face of Climate Change

Marselle M., Stadler J., Korn H., et al. (2019) CC

The biosphere underlies the whole sustainable development concept, as the layer on which society and the economy rely. Nature and biodiversity fuel the natural cycles and life-support systems of the planet, on which humanity ultimately depends.

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Government policy interventions to reduce human antimicrobial use: A systematic review and evidence map

Van Katwyk, S. R.; Grimshaw, J. M.; et al (2019) C2

BACKGROUND: Growing political attention to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) offers a rare opportunity for achieving meaningful action. Many governments have developed national AMR action plans, but most have not yet implemented policy interventions to reduce antimicrobial overuse. A systematic evidenc...e map can support governments in making evidence-informed decisions about implementing programs to reduce AMR, by identifying, describing, and assessing the full range of evaluated government policy options to reduce antimicrobial use in humans. METHODS AND FINDINGS: Seven databases were searched from inception to January 28, 2019, (MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PAIS Index, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, and PubMed). We identified studies that (1) clearly described a government policy intervention aimed at reducing human antimicrobial use, and (2) applied a quantitative design to measure the impact. We found 69 unique evaluations of government policy interventions carried out across 4 of the 6 WHO regions. These evaluations included randomized controlled trials (n = 4), non-randomized controlled trials (n = 3), controlled before-and-after designs (n = 7), interrupted time series designs (n = 25), uncontrolled before-and-after designs (n = 18), descriptive designs (n = 10), and cohort designs (n = 2). From these we identified 17 unique policy options for governments to reduce the human use of antimicrobials. Many studies evaluated public awareness campaigns (n = 17) and antimicrobial guidelines (n = 13); however, others offered different policy options such as professional regulation, restricted reimbursement, pay for performance, and prescription requirements. Identifying these policies can inform the development of future policies and evaluations in different contexts and health systems. Limitations of our study include the possible omission of unpublished initiatives, and that policies not evaluated with respect to antimicrobial use have not been captured in this review. CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge this is the first study to provide policy makers with synthesized evidence on specific government policy interventions addressing AMR. In the future, governments should ensure that AMR policy interventions are evaluated using rigorous study designs and that study results are published. more

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Core Indicators. Health Situation in the Americas, 2018

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO); Organización Panamericana de la Salud (2019) C_WHO

For the 24th consecutive year, PAHO has published the report Health Situation in the Americas: Core Indicators featuring the latest information on key indicators for the Region of the Americas. This 2018 edition includes data on the 82 core indicators for the countries, territories, and sub regions ... more

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Epidemiological Alert: Outbreaks of resistant microorganisms associated with medical tourism

Pan American Health Organization PAHO, World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO

Given an increase in outbreaks caused by resistant microorganisms associated with medical tourism, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) encourages Member States to strengthen their capacity to detect and manage infections caused by resis... more

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Antimicrobial stewardship programmes in health-care facilities in low- and middle-income countries. A WHO practical toolkit

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO

Stewardship is defined as “the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care”. It was originally applied in the health-care setting as a tool for optimizing antimicrobial use, termed “antimicrobial stewardship” (AMS). Stewardship has since be... more

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Kairos for Creation - Confession Hope for Earth

Andrianos, L.; M.Biehl, R. Gütter ,et al. Brot für die Welt; WCC; EKD; et al. (2019) CC

The “Wuppertal Call” – Contributions and Recommendations from an International Conference on Eco-Theology and Ethics of Sustainability Wuppertal, Germany, 16 – 19 June 2019

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Averting risks to the food chain

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS FAO (2019) C2

As the number of transboundary pest and animal and foodborne disease outbreaks rises, so does the number of people who are chronically hungry due to these and other factors. The correlation can be explained by the link between our health and that of the planet. We rely on land and sea for the produc... more

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Improving the quality of health services: tools and resources

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO

This compendium collates current tools and resources on quality improvement developed by the WHO Service Delivery and Safety Department and provides examples of how the tools and resources have been applied in country settings. The target audience for this document are ministries of health, facility... more

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What should I know about alcohol?

Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz; AddictionSuisse (2019) C2

Alcohol can be a source of enjoyment. However, it can also be a drug or a source of addiction, with negative consequences for your health and the people around you. Accessed: 14.03.2019

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The drug problem and organized crime, illicit financial flows, corruption and terrorism

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; World Drug Report 2017 (2019) C2

World Drug Report 2017 -5- Accessed: 14.03.2019

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Market Analysis of plant-based drugs

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime; World Drug Report 2017 (2019) C2

Opiates, cocaine, cannabis World Drug Report 2017 -3- Accessed: 14.03.2019

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Burkina Faso: Malaria Operational Plan FY 2019

U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator (2019) C2

This FY 2019 Malaria Operational Plan presents a detailed implementation plan for Burkina Faso, based on the strategies of PMI and the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP). It was developed in consultation with the NMCP and with the participation of national and international partners involved in... more

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No Escape from Hell

Human Rights Watch (2019) C2

EU Policies Contribute to Abuse of Migrants in Libya This report documents severe overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, malnutrition, and lack of adequate health care. Human Rights Watch found violent abuse by guards in four official detention centers in western Libya, including beatings and whippin... more

The Interagency Emergency Health Kit 2017 recommended

The Interagency Emergency Health Kit 2017
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