World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day- 30 January
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are particularly prevalent in regions where factors such as access to acute health care or water safety and sanitation are insufficient. Over 1 billion people are affected by the diseases which are caused by pathogens like bacteria, viruses or parasites. They are called "neglected" because they are hardly present in the global health agenda and are diseases of neglected populations.
Find more information in our category "NTDs and others".
WHO's Health Emergency Appeal 2023
According to WHO, the number of people in need of humanitarian relief has increased by almost a quarter compared to 2022 and includes 339 million people. Who's Emergency Appeal contains the organisations priorities and financial requirements necessary to implement humanitarian responses as well as health interventons in emergency cases. The Health Emergency Appeal is a response to the urgent needs for 54 ongoing emergencies with the aim to support the most vulnerable. You find the Emergency Appeal for 2023 in our Category "Humanitarian Aid"
Cholera Outbreaks worldwide
According to WHO, after years of decline, the cases of Cholera are increasing worldwide. From January to September 2022, 26 countries have reported cholera outbreaks. Syria, Malawi, and Haiti are currently experiencing particularly severe epidemics. More information on important clinical guidelines, outbreak prevention & control measures, training material, you can find in our CHOLERA TOOLBOX and in our latest Issue Brief 25: Cholera Arabic Information , Issue Brief 26 Cholera Englisch Information, and Issue Brief 27: Choléra information en français et creole.
Planetary Health Toolbox
"Planetary Health " works in an interdisciplinary way and deals with the interrelationships of human health, the economic and social system, and the natural habitat of our planet. The Planetary Health Toolbox includes topics such as One Health, Climate change, biodiversity, and impact on health. We have published two Issue Briefs one on "Climate Change & Heath" and one on "Planetary Health Basics" to raise awareness about heat waves as a result of climate change and its impact on health. Be curious and take a look at our introduction video and into the toolbox.
Working for Health 2022-2030 Action Plan: protection and performance
World Health Organization WHO (2023)
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Deininger, K. The MEDBOX Team (2023)
مقاومة مضادات الميكروبات
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2020)
Atlas des statistiques sanitaires africaines 2022 : Analyse de la situation sanitaire de la Région africaine
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2022)
Global status report on physical activity 2022: country profiles
World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023)
