World Aids Day- December 1. 

Around the world, 9.2 million people living with HIV do not have access to lifesaving antiretroviral therapy. That has to change. That's why this year's World Aids Day Report from UNAIDS draws attention to the importance of supporting communities in terms of leadership and calls on decision makers to recognise the work of community leaders. Communities play a crucial role in linking people to HIV services and connecting key populations most affected by HIV with health, HIV and support services. Communities’ leadership roles need to be made central in all HIV plans and programmes. Please find more information in our HIV Toolbox

Issue Brief 34 Natural Disasters

Daily news report natural catastrophies more and more frequently. The reports include earthquakes, floods, volcanos, famines and droughts. The number of fatalities from natural disasters can vary grately from year to year. Looking at the average over the last ten years, about 45,000 people died each year worldwide from natural disasters. This issue brief summarizes important facts and guidelines to prepare, prevent and assess future events. 

Caregiver Toolbox Video

Caregivers have a major impact on maintaining health services and improving the health status of the population. The daily work in nursing, however, requires good organization, a high sense of responsibility, and continuous education on the latest standards of care.MEDBOX produced a video that is specifically addressed to caregivers. It explains the structure and content of the Caregiver Toolbox, tells stories from caregivers around the world and shows how the online library can simplify their work. Please find the video.