the aid library

The aim of the present study was to predict which patients with severe or difficult-to-treat asthma are at highest risk for healthcare utilisation can be predicted so as to optimise clinical management. Data were derived from 2,821 adults with asthma enrolled in The Epidemiology and Natural History ... more

Download (196)

View PDF (186)

Hi! My name is Coronavirus

Molina, M. Mind Heart Kids (2020) C1

A children´s book to understand Coronavirus

External Link

Current epidemiological evidence for predisposition to high or low intensity human helminth infection: a systematic review

Wright J.E., Werkman M., Dunn J.C. et al Parasites and Vectors (2018) C2

Background: The human helminth infections include ascariasis, trichuriasis, hookworm infections, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis. It is estimated that almost 2 billion people worldwide are infected with helminths. Whilst the WHO treatment guidelines for helminth infecti...ons are mostly aimed at controlling morbidity, there has been a recent shift with some countries moving towards goals of disease elimination through mass drug administration, especially for LF and onchocerciasis. However, as prevalence is driven lower, treating entire populations may no longer be the most efficient or cost-effective strategy. Instead, it may be beneficial to identify individuals or demographic groups who are persistently infected, often termed as being “predisposed” to infection, and target treatment at them. Methods: The authors searched Embase, MEDLINE, Global Health, and Web of Science for all English language, humanbased papers investigating predisposition to helminth infections published up to October 31st, 2017. The varying definitions used to describe predisposition, and the statistical tests used to determine its presence, are summarised. Evidence for predisposition is presented, stratified by helminth species, and risk factors for predisposition to infection are identified and discussed. Results: In total, 43 papers were identified, summarising results from 34 different studies in 23 countries. Consistent evidence of predisposition to infection with certain species of human helminth was identified. Children were regularly found to experience greater predisposition to Ascaris lumbricoides, Schistosoma mansoni and S. haematobium than adults. Females were found to be more predisposed to A. lumbricoides infection than were males. Household clustering of infection was identified for A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura and S. japonicum. Ascaris lumbricoides and T. trichiura also showed evidence of familial predisposition. Whilst strong evidence for predisposition to hookworm infection was identified, findings with regards to which groups were affected were considerably more varied than for other helminth species. Conclusion: This review has found consistent evidence of predisposition to heavy (and light) infection for certain human helminth species. However, further research is needed to identify reasons for the reported differences between demographic groups. Molecular epidemiological methods associated with whole genome sequencing to determine ‘who infects whom’ may shed more light on the factors generating predisposition. more

Download (172)

View PDF (147)

Guidance paper - Assessing country health financing systems: the health financing progress matrix

Jowett, M.; J. Kutzin; S. Kwon et al. World Health Organization (WHO) (2020) CC

This paper outlines the background to and design of the Health Financing Progress Matrix (HFPM), WHO’s standardized qualitative approach to assessing country health financing systems. Primarily qualitative in nature, the HFPM assesses a country’s health financing institutions, processes, policie... more

Download (1320)

View PDF (595)

Namibia National Supply Chain Assessment Results

Levenger, M., Ongeri, B., Wolde, A. & Kagoya, H.R. SCMS | PEPFAR (2013) C2

Capability and Performance

External Link

How to Obtain a Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimen (Video)

Marty, F.M.; et al. New England Journal of Medicine (2020) CC

Video of how to obtain a good SARS CoV II sample

Download (376)

View PDF (807)

HAITI: DEMANDE D’UTILISATION DE SALLE

Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population (M.S.P.P.) (2015) C1

External Link

Traditional healers as caregivers to HIV/AIDS clients and other terminally challenged persons in Kanye community home-based care programme (CHBC), Botswana

Kang'ethe, S.M. Journal of Social Aspects of HIVAIDS (2009) C2

External Link (245)

An evaluation of global Chikungunya clinical management guidelines: A systematic review

Webb E.; Michelen M.; Rigby I. et al. The Lancet Volume 54, 101672 (2022) C2

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) has expanded its geographical reach in recent decades and is an emerging global health threat. CHIKV can cause significant morbidity and lead to chronic, debilitating arthritis/arthralgia in up to 40% of infected individuals. Prevention, early identification, and clinical m... more

External Link

Challenges impacting on the quality of care to persons living with HIV/AIDS and other terminal illnesses with reference to Kanye community home-based care programme

Kang'ethe, S.M. Journal of Social Aspects of HIVAIDS (2009) C2

Download (229)

View PDF (255)

Trauma - was tun? Ukrainian Version

Dreiner, M. Unfallkasse Berlin (2022) C2

Щоби Ви більше не відчували себе такими безпорадними Інформація для всіх, хто працює з травмованими дітьми та молоддю Damit Sie sich nicht mehr so hilflos fühlen müssen Informationen für alle, ... more

External Link

Free Online Learning Due to Coronavirus (Updated Continuously)

R.Ma; M.Cortes Mendez Class Central (2020) C2

Apr 18th, 2020 In response to the pandemic and isolation measures put in place in most countries, course providers are offering learning content for free or at a heavily discounted price. On this page, Class Central keeps track of these offers. We’ll be updating the list as new ones appear. If... more

External Link

Insect-borne diseases in the news: Chagas and Zika—what you need to know

Piermarini P. M. (2023) C2

Accessed on 28.02.2023

Download (546)

View PDF (525)

Scaling-Up Access to HIV Viral Load Testing (Botwana)

Mine, M. MASA, Ministry of Health, Gabarone, Botswana (2016) C2

Viral Load Scale-up and Decentralized Testing Experience in Botswana. This AIDS 2016 presentation highlights how Botswana’s decentralized testing model provides an example of how “taking the services closer to the people, rather than people coming to the services” can increase access, when s... more

External Link

Infant mortality and risk factors in Nigeria in 2013−2017: A population-level study

Shobiye, D.M.; et al (2022) CC

eClinicalMedicine 2022;00: 101622 Published online xxx https://doi.org10.1016j.eclinm.2022.101622

Download (214)

View PDF (219)

Étude sur les normes et standards en matière des ressources humaines pour le Secteur de la Santé au Bénin - Rapport Final

Dr Gérard Agbota, M Patrick Makoutode Ministere de la Santé Bénin (2006) C2

Pour pouvoir atteindre les objectifs nationaux et internationaux en matière de santé publique, la mobilisation et la motivation du personnel de santé, en qualité et en quantité, deviennent un véritable enjeu stratégique dans les pays en voie de développement. Mais malgré cela, peu de pays o... more

Download (102)

View PDF (91)

Capacity-Building in Community-Based Drug Treatment Services

Cole, M.J. Health and Human Rights Journal (2022) CC

The article "Capacity-Building in Community-Based Drug Treatment Services" by Michael J. Cole focuses on the global challenges in providing adequate community-based drug treatment services. It highlights the gaps in availability, quality, and accessibility of evidence-based care. The article discuss... more