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Vaccines are Not Enough: How Failure to Protect Human Rights compromised Chile’s COVID-19 response

International Commission of Jurists (2021) C2

To its credit, Chile has implemented a highly successful vaccine program and taken a number of other important public health measures to improve the well-being of its inhabitants. Nevertheless, these measures have proved insufficient to curb the spread of the virus and ensure full compliance wit... more

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Operational considerations for managing COVID-19 cases/outbreak on board ships

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C1

This document has been prepared based on the evidence currently available about Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission (human-to-human transmission via respiratory droplets or direct contact from an infected individual). It is recommended to use it in conjunction with the published World... more

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Considerations for implementing mass treatment, active case‐finding and population-based surveys for neglected tropical diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

This document provides a decision-making framework for implementation of mass treatment interventions, active case-finding campaigns and population-based surveys for neglected tropical diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A two-step approach is proposed: a risk–benefit assessment, to ... more

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Environment Health in Nursing - E-Textbook

Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (2016) CC

The Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE) is delighted to announce the publication of Environmental Health in Nursing an open access textbook for nurses and other health professionals. Leading environmental health nursing experts have joined together to share their environmental health ... more

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Five keys for safer traditional food markets: risk mitigation in traditional food markets in the Asia-Pacific Region

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

Traditional food markets play important economic, cultural, and social role and are sources of livelihood for millions of people in urban and rural areas. The manual Five keys for safer traditional food markets: risk mitigation in traditional food markets in the Asia-Pacific Region aims to support a... more

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Ukraine crisis strategic response plan for June – December 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

This WHO Strategic Response Plan (‎SRP)‎ will be implemented in collaboration with partners providing life-saving support to people affected by the conflict in Ukraine, whether they are inside or outside Ukraine. It is an overarching framework built on the Ukraine Flash Appeal 2022 to guide prio... more

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COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance

Compass (2021) CC

Social and behavior change (SBC) professionals have often been tasked to find ways to influence knowledge, attitudes, and practices, about vaccines. Now that the COVID-19 vaccines are becoming available worldwide, renewed emphasis and urgency for SBC efforts arise. To that end, WHO has offered thre... more

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WHO Interim Guidance for Internation al Meetings Attended by Individuals f rom Ebola Virus Disease - affected countries

World Health Organization (2014)

This interim guidance is aimed at assisting organizers of international meetings attended by individuals from EVD-affected countries and individuals with a travel history to EVD-affected countries within the previous 3 weeks. The first part is intended for organizers of international meetings, to ... more

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Manual for stratifying malaria risk

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2023) C_WHO

The document titled "Manual for Stratifying Malaria Risk and the Elimination of Foci" by PAHO provides guidance for countries in the Americas on how to systematically assess and classify malaria transmission risk at subnational levels. It outlines a standardized approach to stratification and the id... more

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National Micro Planning Handbook for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Healthcare Facilities (HCFs) in Uganda, June 2022

Ministry of Health, Environmental Health Republic Uganda (2022) C1

The Ministry of Health recognizes that access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in health facilities is critical in the reduction of diseases, improved occupational health, more efficient health care services, improved staff morale and performance. The micro planning data generated will g... more

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CDC Yellow Book

United Nations Centers for Disease Control and Preventenion (2025) C_CDC

The CDC Yellow Book is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's comprehensive reference guide to health issues related to international travel. It provides evidence-based recommendations and practical guidance for healthcare professionals advising travellers, as well as for travellers themse... more

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International travel and health: module 3

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO

Depending on the health profile of the traveller, the type of travel to be undertaken, and the place of transit and destination, travellers may face various health risks during travel. The International travel and health collection is an update of International travel and health (2012) and serves as... more

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Malaria contracted during travel: likely places of infection reported by travellers to the EU/EEA

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC (2025) CC

This ECDC overview summarises the number of travel-associated malaria cases reported in the EU/EEA in 2023. The cases are based on confirmed reports through the EpiPulse platform and only include infections acquired outside mainland Europe. The data show the number of cases and the infection rate pe... more

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LIST OF RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST (RDT) KITS FOR MALARIA classified according to the Global Fund Quality Assurance Policy

THE GLOBAL FUND (2025) C_WHO

This document provides an overview of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for Principal Recipients (PRs) of Global Fund grants, indicating their eligibility for procurement under the Global Fund's Quality Assurance Policy. The included products have been assessed and approved by the WHO Prequalifi... more

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Early Warning, Alert and Response System (EWARS)

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2025) C_WHO

The WHO’s Early Warning, Alert and Response System (EWARS) is a tool used in emergencies such as conflicts or natural disasters to quickly detect and respond to disease outbreaks. It helps set up simple and reliable surveillance systems even in places without stable electricity or internet, using ... more

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Community interventions for pandemic preparedness: A scoping review of pandemic preparedness lessons from HIV, COVID-19, and other public health emergencies of international concern

Hafez S.; A Ismail S.; Zibobwa Z. et al. PLOS Glob Public Health 4(5): e0002758. (2024) C2

There is widespread recognition of the growing threat of infectious disease epidemics and pandemics spreading across countries or continents—especially following the recent Ebola and COVID-19 pandemics. Vulnerable groups (including children, older adults, ethnic minorities and other at-risk group... more

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Epidemic preparedness and response success stories from the Programmatic Partnership
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International Federation of ED Croess and Red Crescent Societeies (IFRC) (2025) CC

Epidemics and pandemics are some of the biggest threats to a safe and healthy world. But with effective preparedness and response measures, we can reduce their impacts and even stop them in their tracks. Through the Programmatic Partnership with the European Union, 24 local Red Cross and Red Cres... more

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Kauderwelsch. Sprachführer zur Kommunikation mit Flüchtlingen

Reise Know-How Verlag (2015) C2

Kauderwelsch Sprachführer können hier einen wichtigen Beitrag leisten, da sie für zahlreiche Sprachen vorliegen, die in den Herkunftsgebieten der meisten Flüchtlinge gesprochen werden. Sie ermöglichen eine schnelle Verständigung mit geringem Lernaufwand. Das Vokabular ist genau auf Alltagssitu... more

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Report of the fifth WHO stakeholders meeting on gambiense and rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis elimination

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO

WHO convened the fifth stakeholders meeting on the elimination of HAT due to infection with Trypanosoma brucei gambiense (g-HAT) and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense (r-HAT) in Geneva, Switzerland, on 7–9 June 2023. The meeting was held again in person after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandem... more

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Northeast Nigeria Health Sector - Humanitarian Response Strategy 2025 - 2027 (December 2024)

Government of Nigeria; Health Cluster; World Health Organization WHO (2024) CC

The protracted humanitarian situation in northeastern Nigeria, particularly in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) States, remains a concern due to ongoing insecurity, displacement, food insecurity, disease outbreaks, and climate-related shocks. To address these complex challenges, the health sector has ...developed a comprehensive humanitarian response strategy aligned with the three States Development plans, Durable Solutions for the Population Displacement Plan, and the Humanitarian Need Response Plan for 2025. This strategy aims to reduce morbidity and mortality among crisisaffected populations by ensuring timely, equitable, and effective delivery of lifesaving health services, while strengthen the resilience of health system and enhancing local and national capacities for sustainable health response in protracted emergency. Supported by an in-depth analysis of the ongoing health humanitarian response using the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) methodology, the strategy is guided by three key objectives: 1. Provide access to lifesaving interventions and sustain an effective response to the prolonged health emergency. 2. Prevent, mitigate, and prepare for health risks from all hazards and respond to all health emergencies. 3. Advance the primary health care approach and essential health system capacities for universal health coverage. To achieve these objectives, the strategy employs the “Five C” framework which refers to: • Collaborative Surveillance: Enhancing collaborative efforts for effective monitoring. • Community Protection: Implementing community-based protection measures. • Safe and Scalable Care: Ensuring care that is both secure and scalable. • Access to Countermeasures: Facilitating access to necessary countermeasures. • Emergency Coordination: Coordinating emergency responses efficiently. These proactive approaches are designed to be more anticipatory and preemptive rather than reactive, aiming to meet the needs of the crisis-affected population by providing lifesaving interventions, enhancing preventive and anticipatory actions, and ensuring the resilience of the health system. All actions are guided by International Humanitarian Standards and the Humanitarian Principles. The implementation of the health humanitarian response strategy will involve collaboration with local authorities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international organizations. The strategy emphasizes localization and resource mobilization, efficient logistics and supply chain management, mainstreaming protection, and the deployment and training of healthcare workers. Continuous monitoring and periodic evaluation will ensure the effectiveness of the response. Cross-sector collaboration with sectors such as WASH, Nutrition, Education, and Protection will be crucial to enhance the quality and reach of health interventions. Additionally, sustainability and transition approaches will ensure long-term health outcomes and benefits, bridging the gap from humanitarian to development efforts. By adopting this comprehensive approach, the humanitarian response in northeastern Nigeria, particularly in BAY States, can be effectively guided, ultimately reducing the suffering of affected populations. more

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