World AIDS Day 2022

According to UNAIDS, the AIDS response is in danger eventhough HIV still can be considered a major public health issue. The shrinking of ressources as well was the stagnation of HIV goals puts millions of lives at risk. The divison and disregard for human rights contribute to making HIV a global crisis. On the 1. December, WHO wants to raise awarenes regarding this malfunction by initiating the World Aids Day. This year's theme is „Equalize“. Its goal is to adress and point out the inequalities which are (among others) responsable for holding back progress in ending AIDS. Global leaders are challenged to provide equal access  to essential HIV services for everyone. Please  find more information in our HIV Toolbox

Issue Brief no. 30: Caregiver: Standard Precautions

A nurse must maintain a high standard of hygiene on a daily basis in order to do their job conscientously, prudently, and to the best of their ability . Standard precations are becoming increasingly important in a nurs's work. Standard precations are the minimum infection prevention practices that apply to all patient care. We have published a new issue Brief  "Standard Precautions",  there you can find standard guidelines and training material regarding hand hygiene, waste management, hygiene. For more information please have a look into our "CAREGIVER TOOLBOX"

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.