Reporting period: January 2014 – December 2014
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic in Myanmar is concentrated among men who have sex with men (MSM), people who inject drugs (PWID) and female sex workers (FSW). HIV prevalence in the adult population aged 15 years and older was esti...mated at 0.54% in 2014. But data from HIV Sentinel Sero-Surveillance (HSS) indicates higher prevalence in 2014 among key populations: FSW 6.3%, MSM 6.6% and PWID 23.1%. Compared to 2012 data, the prevalence has declined from 7.1% in FSW and 8.9% in MSM, but has increased from 18% in PWID.
Epidemiological modelling suggests that in 2014 there were around 212,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Myanmar, 34% of whom were females. Nearly 11,000 people died of HIV-related illnesses, compared to approximately 15,000 in 2011. An estimated 9,000 new infections occurred in 2014.
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The EYE strategy is a comprehensive and long-term strategy built on lessons learned that aims at ending yellow fever epidemics by 2026, and consists of three strategic objectives:
protect at-risk populations;
prevent international spread; and
contain outbreaks rapidly.
WaterAid is an international NGO that provides assistance for safe water supply,
sanitation and hygiene practice in the poor communities in the world.
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New Modules
Accessed: 09.03.2020
Bulletin of the World Health Organization; Type: Perspectives
Article ID: BLT.19.24843
Key Features:
• Module Users: Disaster Management Trainers
• Training Targets: State Government and District
officials / Disaster Management Authorities / Disaster
Management Planners and Responders
• Training Duration: 5 working days (one week)
• Trainers Input: Multi-disciplinary
... Training methods: Lecture, Discussion, Film Show,
Field Visits, Group Exercise.
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El uso de los antimicrobianos en seres humanos es imprescindible para combatir a los microorganismos causantes de distintas enfermedades, no obstante, el uso y abuso de estos productos farmacéuticos ha propiciado un aumento en la resistencia, desarrollo y propagación de microorganismos multirresis...tentes. Consecuentemente, esto ha ocasionado una amenaza para la salud pública y un impacto en las Infecciones Asociadas a la Atención en Salud (IAAS). Las IAAS producen un aumento en la mortalidad, morbilidad, estancia hospitalaria, discapacidades en los pacientes, gastos en los servicios de salud, entre otros. Las IAAS son causadas por microorganismos tales como bacterias, virus, hongos, parásitos o priones y pueden afectar tanto a los pacientes como al personal sanitario du- rante la atención de la salud
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WHO clinical and policy guidelines
Further Analysis of the 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2014 Cambodia Demographic and Health Surveys | DHS Further Analysis Reports No. 106
An introduction to 90-90-90 in South Africa
The 65-page report names more than 15 commanders and officials from both the government Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and the rebel SPLA-in Opposition and their allies who have used child soldiers. The report is based on interviews with 101 child soldiers who were either forcibly recruited... or joined forces to protect themselves and their communities. They said they lived for months without enough food, far away from family, and were thrown into terrifying gun battles in which they were injured and saw friends killed. Children also expressed deep regret that they had lost time they should have spent in school.
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