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The objective of this concept note and the framework it outlines is the elimination of a group of CDs and the negative health effects they generate, which together create a tangible burden on affected individuals, their families and communities, and
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In many countries neonatal tetanus is responsible for half of all neonatal deaths due to vaccine-preventable diseases and for almost 14% of al¡ infant deaths. It is estimated that in the 1970s more than 10,000 newborns died annually from neonatal tetanus in the Americas. Neonatal tetanus is prevent
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) represent a range of physical, mental, and behavioral disabilities caused by alcohol use during pregnancy, or prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). FASDs are considered to be one of the leading preventable causes of developmental disability. Despite its high preval
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The proposed roadmap includes components and recommended actions to eliminate these neglected infectious diseases from the Americas.
This document offers tools to help journalists practice responsible coverage of the pandemic using evidence-based information. It also proposes ways to approach coverage and encourages journalists to provide advice and solutions that can help reduce health
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8 July 2020
Risk communication encompasses all the basics of health communication but differs in the need for speed and reliance on trust. At times of crisis, leaders are called on to provide a quick, sensitive and trustworthy response.
This document offers tools to help journalists practice responsible coverage of the pandemic using evidence-based information. It also proposes ways to approach coverage and encourages journalists to provide advice and solutions that can help reduce health
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Caribbean Sub-regional Training Workshop. Introducing the new guidelines: Preparedness and Response for Chikungunya Virus Introduction in the Americas in the context of Dengue
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.
Esta segunda edición de Medios auxiliares para el diagnóstico de las parasitosis intestinales tienen por objeto servir tanto de manual dirigido a los trabajadores de laboratorio y sobre el terreno en países con endemicidad, como de material didáctico para los estudiantes y las personas en formac
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estas Pranchas para o diagnóstico de parasitos intestinais destinam-se a servir tanto como orientação para profissionais de laboratório e de campo em países endêmicos quanto como material de ensino para estudantes e estagiários. Contêm orientações sobre a escolha da preparação para os
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Guidelines for Critical Care of Seriously Ill Adult Patients with Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Americas
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Short Version
This clinical practice guideline was developed in order to provide recommendations for the management of critically ill adult patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units (ICUs).
To provide recommendations on the initial care of persons with acute respiratory illness (ARI) in the context of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in healthcare facilities based on a decision-making process flowchart. These recommendations are preliminary and subject to review as new evidence becomes a
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