Curriculum reform efforts to enhance training on rational medicine use (RMU) and AMR should pay particular attention to ensuring that the right topics are integrated and the right teaching-learning methodologies are adopted.
This publication outlines public health aspects of alcohol use and harm in WHO South East Asia Region Countries. It summarizes Global Regional and country specific data and also discusses aspects of alcohol control that are important in the context of the Region. The possible future trend of alcohol... use in the Region is also analysed and current and future barriers to effective alcohol control in countries of the Region are discussed.
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Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2018;42:e45. https://doi.org/10.26633/RPSP.2018.45
“Effective Altruism” — What it is, how philanthropic foundations use it and what are its risks and side-effects
Snakebite envenoming constitutes a serious medical condition that primarily affects residents of rural communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and New Guinea. It is an occupational, environmental, and domestic health hazard that exacerbates the already impoverished state of these communities. Co...nservative estimates indicate that, worldwide, more than 5 million people suffer snakebite every year, leading to 25,000–125,000 deaths, while an estimated 400,000 people are left with permanent disabilities.
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Curricula and Educational Materials to
Help Young People Achieve Better Sexual
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“Charity is at the heart of the Church, it is the reason for its action, the soul of its mission.” (Pope Francis)
Drug registration in Kenya started in 1982; the process mainly involves an evaluation committee at the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) that aims to approve products based on quality, safety and efficacy.
A global shortage of an estimated 18 million health workers is anticipated by 2030, a record 130 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, and there is the global threat of pandemics such as COVID-19. At least 400 million people worldwide lack access to the most essential health service...s, and every year 100 million people are plunged into poverty because they have to pay for healthcare out of their own pockets. There is, therefore, an urgent need to find innovative strategies that go beyond the conventional health-sector response.
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Módulo 4
Líderes
Julio del 2017
Módulo 4: Líderes. Este módulo tiene por objeto informar y actualizar a los líderes y a los encargados de tomar decisiones sobre la PrEP. Proporciona información sobre los beneficios y las limitaciones de la PrEP para que puedan considerar cómo pueden a...plicar la PrEP de manera más efectiva en sus propios entornos. También presenta una serie de preguntas frecuentes acerca de la PrEP y las respuestas correspondientes.
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The 2016-2017 Biennial report presents an overview of WHO Namibia's main achievements and challenges and highlights its vision for the next five years.
Globalization and Health201612:63; DOI: 10.1186/s12992-016-0195-3
International Journal of Mental Health Systems2011,5:17http://www.ijmhs.com/content/5/1/17
Detecting breast cancer early improves survival, lowers morbidity and reduces the cost of care. Learn about the major breast cancer early detection strategies in this knowledge summary, including breast cancer education and awareness, and breast self-detection and clinical breast exams (CBE).
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