La prise en chargeintégrée des maladiesde l’enfant
Guide pratique à l’usage des sages-femmes, médecins spécialisés en obstétrique et personnel de santé devant faire face à des urgences obstétricales. Ce guide a été conçu comme un outil qui permette de protéger la mère et son enfant dans un environnement défavorable. Il est destiné a...ux sages-femmes, médecins spécialisés en obstétrique et personnel de santé devant faire face à des urgences obstétricales.
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Esta guía está dirigida a los encargados de tomar decisiones sobre la formulación, operación o evaluación de programas o estrategias orientadas a mejorar la nutrición o alimentación. Su principal objetivo es brindar a los lectores herramientas para determinar la conveniencia de instrumentar d...istintas alternativas de intervenciones para el combate a la desnutrición.
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Misceláneo
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Edición: Matías Irarrázaval & Andres Martin
Traducción: Fernanda Prieto-Tagle
Trastornos de ansiedad
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Edición: Matías Irarrázaval & Andres Martin
Traductores: Fernanda Prieto-Tagle & Marcela Mezzatesta
El rastreo de contactos, junto con las pruebas diagnósticas sólidas, el aislamiento y la atención de casos, es una estrategia fundamental para interrumpir las cadenas de transmisión del SARS-CoV-2 y reducir la mortalidad causada por la COVID-19.
La Guinée a été le point zéro de la flambée récente de la maladie à virus Ebola. Le taux de mortalité attribuée à Ebola en Guinée était de 66 %, nettement plus élevé que les taux des deux autres pays ouest-africains les plus affectés : la Sierra Leone (32 %) et le Liberia (45 %). Face... à la fermeture des cliniques, aux patients qui évitent les établissements sanitaires de peur de contracter Ebola et aux patients présentant des symptômes semblables à ceux d’Ebola qu’on renvoie chez eux, les experts en matière de santé s’inquiètent que d’autres maladies, telles que le paludisme, la pneumonie et la fièvre typhoïde, ne seront pas soignées, et que des soins de routine comme ceux qui favorisent la santé maternelle et infantile ne seront pas fournis.
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This guidance describes the methods and processes of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization in developing evidence-based recommendations, WHO vaccine position papers, and other immunization policy guidance. Its aim is to facilitate the work of SAGE, its working groups and the... WHO Secretariat, as well as to inform a wider readership, such as national immunization managers and national immunization technical advisory groups. The document will be updated, as necessary, as the methodology for evidence-based decision making evolves.
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The MSF malaria guidelines provide practical, evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing, treating, and preventing malaria, especially in low-resource settings. They cover uncomplicated and severe cases, recommend rapid tests and artemisinin-based therapies, and include special guidance for vulne...rable groups like children and pregnant women.
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The document titled "Checklist for Assessing Management of Severe Malaria" is part of the MalariaCare Toolkit. It provides a structured tool for supervisors conducting outreach training and supportive supervision (OTSS) visits in healthcare facilities. The checklist is designed to evaluate and guide... the clinical management of severe malaria cases, including diagnostics, treatment planning, complication management, patient monitoring, and the administration of injectable artesunate. It also includes sections for direct observation of clinical procedures and supervisor feedback to help improve healthcare worker performance and adherence to national treatment guidelines.
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The poster provides information for medical personnel. It includes recommendations for the treatment of cholera patients and guidelines for hygiene measures.
Malawi's Ministry of Health officially declared on August 16, 2023, that the cholera outbreak is no longer a national health emergency. Since the outbreak began in February 2022, the country recorded 58,982 cholera cases and 1,768 deaths. Through coordinated efforts by the government, development pa...rtners, and local communities, the outbreak has been contained in 26 out of 29 districts.
Only a few isolated cases remain in areas affected by Cyclone Freddy. The Minister of Health emphasized the importance of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives to prevent future outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) praised Malawi’s progress and pledged continued support to mitigate remaining risks.
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The poster deals with the hygienic handling of food by manufacturers to prevent a possible cholera infection and its further spread.
The document "Prevansyon kont Diare" provides guidance on preventing and managing diarrhea. It explains that diarrhea, caused by pathogens like viruses, bacteria, and parasites, can lead to severe dehydration if untreated. Symptoms include vomiting, fever, and loss of appetite, with severe cases req...uiring urgent medical care.
To prevent diarrhea, the document emphasizes using treated or boiled water, washing hands with soap, cooking food thoroughly, and cleaning fruits and vegetables with safe water. It also provides a recipe for Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) to combat dehydration: mix 1 liter of boiled or treated water with 8 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of baking soda. This solution should be consumed while seeking medical attention.
The document serves as an educational resource to promote hygiene and provide simple, effective solutions for preventing and managing diarrhea.
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The document provides WHO guidelines on fluid management for children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and cholera. It outlines protocols for rehydration therapy, including oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and intravenous fluids for cases of severe dehydration or shock. The guidelines emphasize ...careful monitoring to avoid overhydration and highlight the use of zinc supplementation to reduce diarrhea severity and future episodes. It also discusses the integration of therapeutic feeding to support recovery. The document is a resource for healthcare workers managing vulnerable children in cholera outbreaks.
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The brochure "How to Build Your Own Tippy Tap", published by SPRING in 2015, provides step-by-step instructions for creating a simple handwashing device called a tippy tap. It highlights the importance of hand hygiene and demonstrates how to construct the device using locally available, low-cost mat...erials. The guide is designed to promote better hygiene practices in resource-limited settings, making handwashing with soap accessible and convenient.
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The poster highlights the critical role of handwashing in preventing the spread of infections. It emphasizes the importance of washing hands multiple times a day, even if they do not appear dirty, as handwashing is the most effective way to reduce the risk of illness. Specific recommendations includ...e washing hands after using the toilet, before preparing food or eating, and after cleaning or changing a baby's diaper. The message underlines the need for consistent hygiene practices to protect health and prevent infections.
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