A case study from Bosnia and Herzegovina Eurasian Harm Reduction Network
The case study was prepared by Samir Ibisevic, President of PROI between March and June 2016 and edited by Graham Shaw.
EHRN is grateful to all who contributed to this document, especially: Dr. Serifa Godinjak, Chairperson... of Country Coordinating Mechanism; Dr. Zlatko Cardaklija, HIV Coordinator for the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH); Dr. Nesad Seremet, Head of the HIV program, United Nations Development Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina; Ms. Gyongyver Jakab, Fund Portfolio Manager, Eastern Europe and Central Asia and Ms. Natalya Bogach, Program Officer, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Dr. Nermana Mehic–Basara, Director of the Institute for Addiction Diseases of Sarajevo Canton; Mr. Denis Dedajic, Director of the Association Margina from the Federation of BiH; Mr. Srdjan Kukolj, Director of Action Against AIDS from the Republic of Srpska.
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This policy brief identifies and explains the main reasons behind the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) associated with improper use of antibiotics in the livestock sector. Focusing on the low- and middle- income country setting, this brief provides recommendations for a deliberated policy stra...tegy aimed to prevent healthcare crisis that could happen as a result of AMR.
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A regional consultation report and draft transition framework
Extract from "Essentials of Pharmaceutical Practice - EPP Handbook" by Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) (ISBN 978-9966-094-44-5). Chapter contents: Definition and understanding about SOPs - Importance of SOPs - Role of SOPs in ensuring quality of services in the pharmacy - Developing SOPs fo...r various processes carried out in the pharmacy - Making effective and active use of SOPs.
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Information about interviewing patients
Learn together. Managing transmission of viral haemmoraghic fever. Only available online!
This book is part of the Bettercare series which addresses the need for continuing education for health professionals. The book is produced under the auspices of the Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN), t...o assist with training of healthcare workers during the Ebola virus disease outbreak of 2014-2015. However, the infection control principles discussed in the book are applicable to the management of other viral haemorrhagic fever outbreaks. The book should be used by healthcare workers, institutions and Ministries of Health dealing with the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The book should also be of value to institutions wanting to increase their level of Ebola-preparedness.
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Take Action on Antimicrobial Resistance. For students in primary school
This volume is specifically meant for health professionals. It is titled "tackling microbial resistance: a story of health professionals playing their part".
Ujumbe kwa jamii: "kukabiliana na usugu wa dawa za kuua vijasumu- hadithi zinazohusu jamii inavyoshiriki kwa kutekeleza wajibu wake".
Ujumbe kwa jamii: "kukabiliana na usugu wa dawa za kuua vijasumu- hadithi zinazohusu jamii inavyoshiriki kwa kutekeleza wajibu wake".
Take Action on Antimicrobial Resistance. For students in high school.
This AMR booklet is designed to inform high school students on AMR and how they can prevent it on a personal level. It is a brief document that has the potential to capture their interest as they learn from it.