Le Burkina Faso est un pays sahélien sans littoral d’une superficie de 274 000 km2 et une
population estimée à 17,4 millions d’habitants en 2013 avec une croissance démographique de
3,1%. C’est l’un des pays les plus pauvres du monde avec un Produit intérieur brut par tête de
684 US...$ (Banque Mondiale, 2013), un indice de développement humain (IDH) de 0,388 et une
incidence de la pauvreté de 46,7% (INSD, 2009). Environ 80% de la population vit directement
ou indirectement de l’agriculture de subsistance au gré des aléas climatiques.
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Overcoming barriers in low- and middle-income countries
For the first time, this year’s report includes information on hepatitis C diagnostics. With a focus on selected countries with diverse HCV epidemics, the report provides updates on the various dimensions of access to HCV diagnostics and pha...rmaceutical products, including product pricing, the regulatory environment and patent status, which together shape the national hepatitis response in different settings. It highlights key areas for action by ministries of health and other government decision-makers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and technical partners.
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Review over the work and challenges of the Nigerian National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in combatting counterfeiting of medicines in Nigeria.
This document is an evidence-based policy for the implementation of sound tuberculosis (TB) infection control by all stake- holders. It recommends a combination of measures aimed at reducing the risk of TB transmission within populations. The emphasis is on early and rapid diagnosis, and proper mana...gement of TB patients.
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This handbook reflects and updates the work that ECLAC has done in recent decades to establish a methodology for estimating the economic consequences of a disaster, and thus determine the financing required to rebuild and return the affected area to normal. The handbook's third edition strengthens p...rocedures for estimating the effects of disasters, for distinguishing between losses and additional costs and systematizing the links that exist between different sectors of the economy
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3ie Impact Evaluation Report 39
Annex 1: Measuring progress towards targets
Annex 2: Modelling the impact of the 90-(90)-90 strategy
Annex 3: Investment packages by country setting
Annex 4: Country strategies
Annex 5: Strategic frameworks for research and development for new tools
Annex 6 : Estimating the cost of the 90-(90)-...90 strategy
Accessed November 2017
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Global Campaign Against Epilepsy
Technical Assistance Report
NEUROLOGY ATLAS presents for the first time, the most
comprehensive collection and compilation of information on
neurological resources across 109 countries. The results confirm
that the available resources including services for neurological
disorders are markedly insufficient; in addition, the...re are large
inequities across regions and income groups of countries.
Urgent action is required to enhance the resources available
to address the increasing burden of neurological disorders.
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For the Assesor's Guide Vol 1 and 2 see: nrhm.gov.in/images/pdf/programmes/maternal-health/guidelines/Operational_Guidelines_for_Quality_Assurance_in_Public_Health_Facilities_and_checklists-3_books.zip
Les fermetures d’écoles et les impacts socio-économiques plus larges du COVID-19 sur les communautés et la société perturbent également les systèmes de soutien normaux des enfants et des jeunes, les rendant plus vulnérables aux maladies et aux risques de protection de l’enfance tels que ...les punitions physiques et humiliantes, la violence sexuelle et basée sur le genre, le mariage d’enfants, le travail des enfants, le trafic et le recrutement d’enfants et leur utilisation dans les conflits armés. Les filles et les autres groupes marginalisés, en particulier ceux vivant en déplacement, sont particulièrement touchés.
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The INEE Minimum Standards Handbook is the only global tool that articulates the minimum level of educational quality and access in emergencies through to recovery. The Minimum Standards express a commitment that all individuals—children, youth and adults—have a right to education. The aim of th...e Handbook is 1) to enhance the quality of educational preparedness, response and recovery; 2) to increase access to safe and relevant learning opportunities for all learners, regardless of their age, gender or abilities; and 3) to ensure accountability and strong coordination in the provision of education in emergencies through to recovery.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR TEST SELECTION ESSENTIAL IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOR SARS-COV-2