ORGANISMOS DE PROTECCIÓN DE DERECHOS DE NIÑAS, NIÑOS Y ADOLESCENTES (NNA)
The document provides inforation on tobacco use (health effects, quitting, benefits of quitting, e-cigarettes etc.) in a descriptive way.
Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds. Suicide is a global phenomenon and occurs throughout the lifespan. Effective and evidence-based interventions can be implemented at population, sub-population and individual levels to prevent suicide and sui...cide attempts. There are indications that for each adult who died by suicide there may have been more than 20 others attempting suicide.
On this website you can download maps, data, graphics by region or country
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Policy considerations for the WHO European Region
24 April 2020
Sentirse bajo presión es una experiencia que usted y muchos de sus colegas probablemente están viviendo. El estrés y los sentimientos que lo acompañan no son reflejo, de ninguna manera, de que usted no puede hacer el trabajo o es débil. Atender su salud mental y su bienestar psicosocial en esto...s momentos es tan importante como cuidar su salud física. No está en una carrera de velocidad. Es una maratón de mucha resistencia que requiere autocuidado permanente y apoyo en algunas circunstancias.
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The ten mythbusters, available in English and Siswati, were developed based on feedback received from chiefdom leadership who identified prevailing myths and misconceptions related to COVID-19 prevention, treatment or stigma related to recovery.
Key mythbusters tackle use of alcohol, garlic, hot ...baths, home remedies, sex, bleach and sanitizer, and hydroxychoroquine, with key facts. They also address misconceptions that only urban populations or older people are affected and reassure people about recovery.
Available in Englisch and Siswati
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Handout. Feeling under pressure is a likely experience for you and many of your colleagues. Stress and the feelings associated with it are by no means a reflection that you cannot do your job or that you are weak. Managing your mental health and psychosocial well-being during this time is as import...ant as managing your physical health. This is not a sprint. It is a marathon that requires ongoing self-care.
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Guidance for health care workers.
Both the REGN-EB3 and mAb114 are recommended for use in EVD. The two drugs should not be given together. The choice of which monoclonal antibody to use depends on availability, including emerging information about effectiveness.
Download Kiswahili or English frequently asked questions about PrEP.
If you think you might have monkeypox, self-isolate and contact a health worker immediately. If your symptoms become worse, seek immediate medical advice
Document provides basic information on Hypertension (symptoms, risk factors, complications, treatment) in a descriptive way.
Here you can find guidelines, posters, borchures in different local languages published by the Ministry of Health, South Africa
This is a checklist for the general population to use to determine if their symptoms are consistent with COVID-19.
For Medical Centers, Pharmacies, and Clinicians
Ready-made materials you can use to inform your healthcare teams and other staff
Humanitarian Situation Updates
Antibiotic resistance is a natural occurrence caused by mutations in bacteria’s genes. However, inappropriate use of antibiotics accelerates the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. When exposed to antibiotics, susceptible bacteria are killed; while excessive antibiotic use or th...eir use for the wrong reasons can cause bacteria to become resistant and continue to grow and multiply. These resistant bacteria may spread and cause infections in other people.
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