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In response to the first cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported on the continent, many African Union Member States implemented large-scale public health and social measures (PHSM) rapidly. These measures were aimed at reducing transmission and the number of new cases being reported, p ... more
The decontamination of instruments and medical devices plays a very important role in the prevention of health care-associated infections (HAIs). Indeed, improper decontamination of surgical instruments, endoscopic devices, respiratory care devices and reusable haemodialysis devices still occurs in ... more
The health care environment contains a diverse population of microorganisms and can be a reservoir for potential pathogens. If environmental cleaning is not performed correctly, then environmental contamination can contribute to the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms and health care-associated ... more
Guiding principles for reuse are: Respirators which have been visibly contaminated (e.g. during procedure at intubated patients, such as suction cleaning of airways, taking probes, extubation attempts, etc.) or are damaged or not fitting, should be discarded and cannot be taken for re-use or de ... more
The factsheet is aimed at promoting good water, sanitation and hygiene practices, particularly handwashing with soap as an important barrier to the transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The factsheet also provides messages on measures for cleaning and disinfecting the home.
Infection prevention and control (IPC) practices are of critical importance in protecting the function of healthcare services at all levels and mitigating the impact on vulnerable populations. Although the management of possible COVID-19 cases is usually guided by national policies for specific heal ... more
In Einrichtungen des Gesundheitswesens und außerhalb
Infection preventions Hygiene
This page describes ten immediate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) actions that low-resource healthcare facilities can undertake with limited budget in the near-term (0-3 months) to prepare for and address COVID-19. On the second page, WHO and UNICEF have provided input on how to best adapt thei ... more
MENSAJES A INSTITUCIONES RESPONSABLES DEL AGUA Y SANEAMIENTO Los responsables de agua y saneamiento tienen un rol relevante en la prevención y control de COVID-19, por lo que es importante que los servicios de agua, saneamiento e higiene sean gestionados de forma segura, garantizando el cumpli ... more
MENSAJES DE AGUA, SANEAMIENTO e higiene EN ESTABLECIMIENTOS DE SALUD Las medidas recomendadas existentes de agua, saneamiento e higiene en entornos de atención médica son importantes para proporcionar una atención adecuada a los pacientes y proteger a los pacientes y al personal considerando: ... more
MENSAGENS PARA INSTITUIÇÕES RESPONSÁVEIS PELOS SERVIÇOS D E ÁGUA E SANEAMENTO (ESGOTO) 2 Os responsáveis pelos serviços de água e saneamento têm um papel relevante na prevenção e controle do vírus causador da doença COVID-19, e é importante que o abastecimento de água, saneamento ... more
MENSAJES A INSTITUCIONES RESPONSABLES DEL AGUA Y SANEAMIENTO2 Los responsables de agua y saneamiento tienen un rol relevante en la prevención y control de COVID-19, por lo que es importante que los servicios de agua, saneamiento e higiene sean gestionados de forma segura, garantizando el cumpl ... more
Considérations pour l’assouplissement des mesures sociale et de sante publique (MSSP), y compris le verrouillage dans les États membres de l’Union Afrique En réponse aux premiers cas de maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) signalés sur le continent, de nombreux États membres de l'Union a ... more
Guidance on easing lockdown in Arabic Version
O presente documento fornece orientações aos Estados-Membros da União Africana sobre as acções a empreender para garantir que continuam a satisfazer todos os requisitos em matéria de saúde necessidades dos seus cidadãos, de acordo com a realização dos objectivos da Estratégia de Saúde p ... more
Arabic Version of Guidance for the continuation of essential health services during COVID-19 pandemic
Orientação do Centro Africano de Controlo e Prevenção de Maio de 2020 Estas orientações ajudarão o pessoal, estudantes e prestadores de cuidados nas escolas (incluindo centros de dia, pré-escolas, escolas primárias e secundárias), instituições de ensino superior (incluindo universidades ... more
Arabic Version of COVID-19 guidance for educational settings