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Considerations for developing a national genomic surveillance strategy or action plan for pathogens with pandemic and epidemic potential

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO

Pathogen genomic surveillance has become a priority for public health systems in recent years. Genomic sequencing is increasingly being used to characterize pathogens and monitor important public health priorities (e.g. poliovirus, influenza virus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Vibrio cholerae, antimicrobial resistance (AMR)). The decrease in cost and time of sequencing and the exponential development of bioinformatic pipelines have played a critical role in integrating pathogen genomics into routine public health surveillance. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the role that sequencing plays in the surveillance of infectious diseases. Sequencing facilitates earlier detection, more accurate investigation of outbreaks, closer real-time monitoring of pathogen evolution and tailored development and evaluation of interventions to inform local to global public health decision-making and action. However, there remains a need to coordinate efforts, leverage and link existing surveillance and laboratory networks and capabilities, and systematically integrate genetic sequence data (GSD) with clinical and epidemiological data to strengthen its utility

Tags: Public health, Epidemiology, Surveillance,

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Continental Framework on Strengthening Mortality Surveillance Systems in Africa

Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2023) CC

The importance of robust mortality surveillance systems cannot be overstated in an era marked by increasing global health challenges where health threats loom large and population dynamics continue to evolve. Accurate and timely mortality data is essential for identifying trends and detecting emerging health threats, evaluating the impact of interventions, and guiding evidence-based policy decisions. This framework outlines a holistic approach to strengthening routine mortality surveillance systems, considering the unique contextual factors and challenges faced by African countries. It emphasizes the importance of establishing efficient data collection mechanisms, enhancing data quality and completeness, and promoting data sharing and collaboration among stakeholders. Moreover, the framework recognizes the pivotal role of technology in the integration of data from fragmented mortality data sources. It highlights the potential of innovative data capture methods, advanced analytics, and real-time reporting systems to enhance mortality data’s accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness. The continental framework for mortality surveillance aligns with Africa CDC’s mission and strategic goal by serving as a fundamental component in strengthening public health systems, enhancing disease surveillance capacities and capabilities, informing evidence-based policies and interventions, and promoting collaboration and coordination among African countries to address health challenges and improve health outcomes on the continent. The successful implementation of this framework requires collective commitment and concerted efforts from governments, health institutions, and the international community. We hope this document will serve as a catalyst for transformative change, enabling countries to build resilient mortality surveillance systems that protect public health, save lives, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making

Tags: Surveillance, mortality, Health, evaluation, evidence-based,

Source: https://africacdc.org/download/continent

Cadre continental sur le renforcement des systèmes de surveillance de la mortalité en Afrique

Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2023) CC

L'importance de systèmes de surveillance de la mortalité robustes ne peut être surestimée à une époque marquée par des défis sanitaires mondiaux croissants, où les menaces sanitaires pèsent lourd et la dynamique des populations continue d'évoluer. Des données précises et opportunes sur la mortalité sont essentielles pour identifier les tendances et détecter les menaces émergentes pour la santé, évaluer l'impact des interventions et orienter les décisions politiques fondées sur des données probantes. Ce cadre décrit une approche holistique pour renforcer les systèmes de surveillance de routine de la mortalité, en tenant compte des facteurs contextuels uniques et des défis auxquels sont confrontés les pays africains. Il souligne l'importance d'établir des mécanismes de collecte de données efficaces, d'améliorer la qualité et l'exhaustivité des données et de promouvoir le partage des données et la collaboration entre les parties prenantes. De plus, le cadre reconnaît le rôle central de la technologie dans l'intégration des données provenant de sources de données fragmentées sur la mortalité. Il met en évidence le potentiel des méthodes innovantes de capture de données, des analyses avancées et des systèmes de notification en temps réel pour améliorer la précision, l'efficacité et l'actualité des données sur la mortalité. Le cadre continental de surveillance de la mortalité s'aligne sur la mission et l'objectif stratégique d'Africa CDC en servant d'élément fondamental dans le renforcement des systèmes de santé publique, l'amélioration des capacités et des capacités de surveillance des maladies, l'élaboration de politiques et d'interventions fondées sur des données probantes et la promotion de la collaboration et de la coordination entre les pays africains pour relever les défis sanitaires et améliorer les résultats sanitaires sur le continent. La mise en œuvre réussie de ce cadre nécessite un engagement collectif et des efforts concertés de la part des gouvernements, des établissements de santé et de la communauté internationale. Nous espérons que ce document servira de catalyseur pour un changement transformateur, permettant aux pays de mettre en place des systèmes de surveillance de la mortalité résilients qui protègent la santé publique, sauvent des vies et contribuent à la prise de décision fondée sur des données probantes

Tags: Surveillance, mortality, Health, evaluation, evidence-based,

Source: https://africacdc.org/download/continent

Project Cycle Management Guidelines

European Commission (2004) CC

Aid Delivery Methods vol.1

Tags: Project Planning,

Source: https://www.iwlearn.net/resolveuid/6044b

Real-time Evaluations of Humanitarian Action

John Cosgrave, Ben Ramalingam and Tony Beck ALNAP; Overseas Development Institute (2009) CC

An ALNAP Guide. Pilot Version. This pilot guide is intended to help evaluation managers to commission and oversee, and team leaders to conduct, RTEs of humanitarian operational responses. Drawing on a synthesis of existing good practices, it sets out a flexible approach that can be adapted to a variety of contexts. While it concentrates on the particular problems posed by RTEs undertaken within a few months of the start of an emergency response, it addresses how such RTEs can also feed into on-going operations. While the guide focuses on RTEs, some of the advice applies to all evaluations

Tags: evaluation, humanitarian aid, managers, humanitarian response,

Source: https://www.alnap.org/system/files/conte

HPC 2022 Facilitation Package

Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA (2021) CC

In an effort to support interagency roll-out of HPC 2022 a collection of resources and examples have been made available on our knowledge management platform which are available to all partners.

Tags: humanitarian work, humanitarian operations,

Source: https://kmp.hpc.tools/content/hpc-2022-f

Facilitator’s Guide for Inter-sector Response Options Analysis & Planning (Final version)

Danish Refugee Council, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mercy Corps, Save the Children, Cash Learning Partnership (2019) C1

The Facilitator's Guide has been piloted in Borno (Nigeria) and in Fafan zone (Somali region, Ethiopia) and improved iteratively after each test. What does the ROAP have that you won't find in other methodologies? It is based on holistic, people-centred approaches that span across sectors and consider people's perceptions, priorities, ways of coping, and assistance preferences. It introduces the concepts of inter-sector needs profile and inter-sector causal analysis, and how to use these to articulate shared objectives and better integrated and holistic response packages, as opposed to siloed plans. It introduces the concept of basic needs basket, and how to define the BN basket based on both households' perspective and sector experts' opinions, and acknowledging that needs have different frequencies and timings, and units of analysis (individual, household, community).

Tags: evaluation, Assessment, Needs assessment, methodology, Analysis, manual, Nigeria, best practice model,

Source: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.in

Evaluation of Protection in Humanitarian Action

Christoplos, I. and Dillon, N. with Bonino, F. ALNAP (2018) CC

This companion to the ALNAP EHA Guide offers protection-specific insights for evaluators and evaluation commissioners across the humanitarian sector. It covers the planning, data management and analysis phases of evaluation and addresses a range of challenges that – whilst not all unique to protection – are often exacerbated by the contexts in which protection activities typically take place. Challenges addressed include those arising from the multi-faceted nature of protection activities, the difficulty understanding cause-effect relationships underlying protection risks, and the challenges of accessing and managing very sensitive data, sometimes drawn from communities in conflict

Tags: monitoring, evaluation, protection, humanitarian action, humanitarian crisis,

Source: https://www.alnap.org/system/files/conte

Monitoring & Evaluation: Minimum Standards and Guidelines

Norwegian Refugee Council (2017) C1

Tags: Monitoring and Evaluation, humanitarian aid, humanitarian work,

Source: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.in

World Report on Health Policy and Systems Research

World Health Organization (WHO), Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (2017) C_WHO

Tags: health policy, Health system research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Report,

Source: https://www.hst.org.za/publications/NonH

	Considerations for developing a national genomic surveillance strategy or action plan for pathogens with pandemic and epidemic potential World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO View PDF(16) Download (15) Add to my MEDBOX Pathogen genomic surveillance has become a priority for public health systems in recent years. Genomic sequencing is increasingly being used to characterize pathogens and monitor important public health priorities (e.g. poliovirus, influenza virus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Vibrio cholerae, antimicrobial resistance (AMR)). The decrease in cost and time of sequencing and the exponential development of bioinformatic pipelines have played a critical role in integrating pathogen genomics into routine public health surveillance. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the role that sequencing plays in the surveillance of infectious diseases. Sequencing facilitates earlier detection, more accurate investigation of outbreaks, closer real-time monitoring of pathogen evolution and tailored development and evaluation of interventions to inform local to global public health decision-making and action. However, there remains a need to coordinate efforts, leverage and link existing surveillance and laboratory networks and capabilities, and systematically integrate genetic sequence data (GSD) with clinical and epidemiological data to strengthen its utility Tags: Public health, Epidemiology, Surveillance, Source: https://reliefweb.int/attachments/7c82af
	Continental Framework on Strengthening Mortality Surveillance Systems in Africa Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2023) CC View PDF(24) Download (21) Add to my MEDBOX The importance of robust mortality surveillance systems cannot be overstated in an era marked by increasing global health challenges where health threats loom large and population dynamics continue to evolve. Accurate and timely mortality data is essential for identifying trends and detecting emerging health threats, evaluating the impact of interventions, and guiding evidence-based policy decisions. This framework outlines a holistic approach to strengthening routine mortality surveillance systems, considering the unique contextual factors and challenges faced by African countries. It emphasizes the importance of establishing efficient data collection mechanisms, enhancing data quality and completeness, and promoting data sharing and collaboration among stakeholders. Moreover, the framework recognizes the pivotal role of technology in the integration of data from fragmented mortality data sources. It highlights the potential of innovative data capture methods, advanced analytics, and real-time reporting systems to enhance mortality data’s accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness. The continental framework for mortality surveillance aligns with Africa CDC’s mission and strategic goal by serving as a fundamental component in strengthening public health systems, enhancing disease surveillance capacities and capabilities, informing evidence-based policies and interventions, and promoting collaboration and coordination among African countries to address health challenges and improve health outcomes on the continent. The successful implementation of this framework requires collective commitment and concerted efforts from governments, health institutions, and the international community. We hope this document will serve as a catalyst for transformative change, enabling countries to build resilient mortality surveillance systems that protect public health, save lives, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making Tags: Surveillance, mortality, Health, evaluation, evidence-based, Source: https://africacdc.org/download/continent
	Cadre continental sur le renforcement des systèmes de surveillance de la mortalité en Afrique Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2023) CC View PDF(23) Download (21) Add to my MEDBOX L'importance de systèmes de surveillance de la mortalité robustes ne peut être surestimée à une époque marquée par des défis sanitaires mondiaux croissants, où les menaces sanitaires pèsent lourd et la dynamique des populations continue d'évoluer. Des données précises et opportunes sur la mortalité sont essentielles pour identifier les tendances et détecter les menaces émergentes pour la santé, évaluer l'impact des interventions et orienter les décisions politiques fondées sur des données probantes. Ce cadre décrit une approche holistique pour renforcer les systèmes de surveillance de routine de la mortalité, en tenant compte des facteurs contextuels uniques et des défis auxquels sont confrontés les pays africains. Il souligne l'importance d'établir des mécanismes de collecte de données efficaces, d'améliorer la qualité et l'exhaustivité des données et de promouvoir le partage des données et la collaboration entre les parties prenantes. De plus, le cadre reconnaît le rôle central de la technologie dans l'intégration des données provenant de sources de données fragmentées sur la mortalité. Il met en évidence le potentiel des méthodes innovantes de capture de données, des analyses avancées et des systèmes de notification en temps réel pour améliorer la précision, l'efficacité et l'actualité des données sur la mortalité. Le cadre continental de surveillance de la mortalité s'aligne sur la mission et l'objectif stratégique d'Africa CDC en servant d'élément fondamental dans le renforcement des systèmes de santé publique, l'amélioration des capacités et des capacités de surveillance des maladies, l'élaboration de politiques et d'interventions fondées sur des données probantes et la promotion de la collaboration et de la coordination entre les pays africains pour relever les défis sanitaires et améliorer les résultats sanitaires sur le continent. La mise en œuvre réussie de ce cadre nécessite un engagement collectif et des efforts concertés de la part des gouvernements, des établissements de santé et de la communauté internationale. Nous espérons que ce document servira de catalyseur pour un changement transformateur, permettant aux pays de mettre en place des systèmes de surveillance de la mortalité résilients qui protègent la santé publique, sauvent des vies et contribuent à la prise de décision fondée sur des données probantes Tags: Surveillance, mortality, Health, evaluation, evidence-based, Source: https://africacdc.org/download/continent
	Project Cycle Management Guidelines European Commission (2004) CC View PDF(1684) Download (1435) Add to my MEDBOX Aid Delivery Methods vol.1 Tags: Project Planning, Source: https://www.iwlearn.net/resolveuid/6044b
	Real-time Evaluations of Humanitarian Action John Cosgrave, Ben Ramalingam and Tony Beck ALNAP; Overseas Development Institute (2009) CC View PDF(1486) Download (1195) Add to my MEDBOX An ALNAP Guide. Pilot Version. This pilot guide is intended to help evaluation managers to commission and oversee, and team leaders to conduct, RTEs of humanitarian operational responses. Drawing on a synthesis of existing good practices, it sets out a flexible approach that can be adapted to a variety of contexts. While it concentrates on the particular problems posed by RTEs undertaken within a few months of the start of an emergency response, it addresses how such RTEs can also feed into on-going operations. While the guide focuses on RTEs, some of the advice applies to all evaluations Tags: evaluation, humanitarian aid, managers, humanitarian response, Source: https://www.alnap.org/system/files/conte
	HPC 2022 Facilitation Package Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA (2021) CC Open external link (879) Add to my MEDBOX In an effort to support interagency roll-out of HPC 2022 a collection of resources and examples have been made available on our knowledge management platform which are available to all partners. Tags: humanitarian work, humanitarian operations, Source: https://kmp.hpc.tools/content/hpc-2022-f
	Facilitator’s Guide for Inter-sector Response Options Analysis & Planning (Final version) Danish Refugee Council, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mercy Corps, Save the Children, Cash Learning Partnership (2019) C1 View PDF(695) Download (487) Add to my MEDBOX The Facilitator's Guide has been piloted in Borno (Nigeria) and in Fafan zone (Somali region, Ethiopia) and improved iteratively after each test. What does the ROAP have that you won't find in other methodologies? It is based on holistic, people-centred approaches that span across sectors and consider people's perceptions, priorities, ways of coping, and assistance preferences. It introduces the concepts of inter-sector needs profile and inter-sector causal analysis, and how to use these to articulate shared objectives and better integrated and holistic response packages, as opposed to siloed plans. It introduces the concept of basic needs basket, and how to define the BN basket based on both households' perspective and sector experts' opinions, and acknowledging that needs have different frequencies and timings, and units of analysis (individual, household, community). Tags: evaluation, Assessment, Needs assessment, methodology, Analysis, manual, Nigeria, best practice model, Source: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.in
	Evaluation of Protection in Humanitarian Action Christoplos, I. and Dillon, N. with Bonino, F. ALNAP (2018) CC View PDF(572) Download (392) Add to my MEDBOX This companion to the ALNAP EHA Guide offers protection-specific insights for evaluators and evaluation commissioners across the humanitarian sector. It covers the planning, data management and analysis phases of evaluation and addresses a range of challenges that – whilst not all unique to protection – are often exacerbated by the contexts in which protection activities typically take place. Challenges addressed include those arising from the multi-faceted nature of protection activities, the difficulty understanding cause-effect relationships underlying protection risks, and the challenges of accessing and managing very sensitive data, sometimes drawn from communities in conflict Tags: monitoring, evaluation, protection, humanitarian action, humanitarian crisis, Source: https://www.alnap.org/system/files/conte
	Monitoring & Evaluation: Minimum Standards and Guidelines Norwegian Refugee Council (2017) C1 View PDF(956) Download (1368) Add to my MEDBOX Tags: Monitoring and Evaluation, humanitarian aid, humanitarian work, Source: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.in
	World Report on Health Policy and Systems Research World Health Organization (WHO), Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research (2017) C_WHO View PDF(673) Download (419) Add to my MEDBOX Tags: health policy, Health system research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Report, Source: https://www.hst.org.za/publications/NonH

Humanitarian Needs Assessment: The Good Enough Guide (2014)

Sphere for Monitoring and Evaluation (2015)

Evaluating Humanitarian Action Guide (2016)

Manuel de Suivi-Evaluation Participatif d'Impact (SEPI) (2014)

Considerations for developing a national genomic surveillance strategy or action plan for pathogens with pandemic and epidemic potential (2023)

Continental Framework on Strengthening Mortality Surveillance Systems in Africa (2023)

Cadre continental sur le renforcement des systèmes de surveillance de la mortalité en Afrique (2023)

HPC 2022 Facilitation Package (2021)