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Cambodia NCD country Profile Overview

World Health Organisation (2011) C_WHO

Law on Disaster Management

Kingdom of Cambodia (2015) C1

Ebola Virus Disease: Occupational Safety and Health - joint WHO/ILO briefing note for workers and employers (updated 5 September 2014)

World Health Organization; ILO (2014) C_WHO

This briefing note is based on the existing WHO and ILO guides and recommendations for Ebola Virus Disease at the time of the publication. It will be updated as new information and recommendations become available.

Method for Developing a Communication Strategy and Plan for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency (English/Spanish)

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (2016)

The aim of this publication is to provide a practical resource for emergency planning in the area of public communication in the development of a national radiation emergency communication plan (RECP). The term ‘public communication’ is defined as any activity that communicates info ... more

Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment - 2022 update

World Health Organization WHO World Health Organization WHO; UN environment programme; UNDP; unicef (2022) C_WHO

The combined effects from ambient (outdoor) air pollution and indoor (household, in particular) air pollution cause approximately 7 million premature deaths every year, largely as a result of increased mortality from stroke, IHD, COPD, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections (1). Air pollution ... more

Diabetes Awareness Poster

Venngange Inc. (2024) CC2

A Diabetes Awareness Poster is used to raise awareness about diabetes and its related health issues. It is typically used in public places such as hospitals, clinics, and community centers to inform people about the risks, symptoms, and management of diabetes.

Rumour has it: a practice guide to working with rumours
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Communicating with Disaster Affected Communities (CDAC) (2017) C1

The CDAC Network commissioned a practice guide to draw both on their experiences and many others’ in order to document approaches, practices and tools to working with rumors. It is aimed primarily at humanitarian programme managers and field staff to provide them with practical tips on how to work ... more

HEARTS Paquete técnico para el manejo de las enfermedades cardiovasculares en la atención primaria de salud. Guía de implementación

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2019) C_WHO

ABCS of Heart Health

Million Hearts (2020) CC

Read and share this easy-to-understand content about the ABCS of heart health (Aspirin when appropriate, Blood pressure control, Cholesterol management, and Smoking cessation).

ACAPS: Global Emergency overview

ACAPS (Assessment Capacities Project) (2025) CC

The Global Emergency Overview shows on a map: weekly picks, severe humanitarian crisis, humanitarian crisis, situation of concern. Accessed August, 2025

HEARTS Paquete técnico para el manejo de las enfermedades cardiovasculares en la atención primaria de salud. Acceso a medicamentos y tecnologías esenciales

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2018) C_WHO

Los módulos que conforman el paquete técnico HEARTS están dirigidos a los formuladores de políticas públicas y gerentes, directores o coordinadores de programas a diferentes niveles dentro de los ministerios de salud cuyo trabajo influye sobre la prestación de servicios de salud a nivel prima ... more

Recomendaciones básicas sobre bioseguridad y profilaxis post-exposición ocupacional

Martinez, E.; et al. PRONASIDA (2010) C1

Proyecto VIH/SIDA/ITS en 6 Regiones Sanitarias del Paraguay

Communication with the Public in a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency (available in multiple languages)

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (2013)

The aim of this publication is to provide practical guidance for public information officers on the preparation for and response to a nuclear or radiological emergency, and to fulfil in part functions assigned to the IAEA in the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a ... more

Inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action: 39 examples of field practices, and learnings from 20 countries

CBM; Handicap International (HI), and International Disability Alliance (IDA) (2019) C1

39 examples of field practices, and learnings from 20 countries, for all phases of humanitarian response. The report shows that deliberate and proactive action is required to ensure that persons with disabilities from all constituencies are systematically included and meaningfully participate in DRR ... more

Policy statement and recommended actions to lower national salt intakes and lower death rates from high blood pressure and strokes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2014) C_WHO

The document outlines strategies for reducing salt intake to combat high blood pressure, strokes, and heart disease in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. It highlights the need for progressive reductions in salt consumption, particularly in staple foods like bread, while promoting public awareness, e ... more

NGO Safety and Security Training Project: How to Create Effective Security Training for NGOs

Persaud, C. European Interagency Security Forum (EISF) and InterAction (2014) C2

The NGO Safety and Security Training Report provides a narrative of the research findings, an updated curriculum, and guidance tools for training. It is based on extensive research and interviews with members of the NGO community. The report draws upon existing training materials, community consulta ... more

What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

American Heart Association (2021) CC

Peripheral artery disease is similar to coronary artery disease (CAD). Peripheral artery disease is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body. The most common type is lower-extremity PAD, in which blood flow is reduced to the legs and fee ... more