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Framework and toolkit for infection prevention and control in outbreak preparedness, readiness and response at the national level
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

This document is the national level companion to a broader document on health care facility level developed by the WHO Health Emergencies Programme for national level stakeholders

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Instructions for the national infection prevention and control assessment tool 2 (IPCAT2)

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO

IPCAT2 will assist countries to determine the core components already in place, that is, existing strengths, and to identify gaps or weaknesses to guide action planning. IPCAT2 corresponds to the six core component recommendations of the guidelines targeted at the national level. It is very impor ... more

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Therapeutics and COVID-19 (Living Guideline, 10 November 2023)

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO

WHO has updated its guidelines for COVID-19 therapeutics, with revised recommendations for patients with non-severe COVID-19. This is the 13th update to these guidelines. Updated risk rates for hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19 The guidance includes updated risk rates for ... hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19. The current COVID-19 virus variants tend to cause less severe disease while immunity levels are higher due to vaccination, leading to lower risks of severe illness and death for most patients. This update includes new baseline risk estimates for hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19. The new ‘moderate risk’ category now includes people previously considered to be high risk including older people and/or those with chronic conditions, disabilities, and comorbidities of chronic disease. The updated risk estimates will assist healthcare professionals to identify individuals at high, moderate or low risk of hospital admission, and to tailor treatment according to WHO guidelines: **High: **People who are immunosuppressed remain at higher risk if they contract COVID-19, with an estimated hospitalization rate of 6%. **Moderate: **People over 65 years old, those with conditions like obesity, diabetes and/or chronic conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney or liver disease, cancer, people with disabilities and those with comorbidities of chronic disease are at moderate risk, with an estimated hospitalization rate of 3%. Low: Those who are not in the high or moderate risk categories are at low risk of hospitalization (0.5%). Most people are low risk. Review of COVID-19 treatments for people with non-severe COVID-19 WHO continues to strongly recommend nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (also known by its brand name ‘Paxlovid’) for people at high-risk and moderate risk of hospitalization. The recommendations state that nirmatrelvir-ritonavir is considered the best choice for most eligible patients, given its therapeutic benefits, ease of administration and fewer concerns about potential harms. Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir was first recommended by WHO in April 2022. If nirmatrelvir-ritonavir is not available to patients at high-risk of hospitalization, WHO suggests the use of molnupiravir or remdesivir instead. WHO suggests against the use of molnupiravir and remdesivir for patients at moderate risk, judging the potential harms to outweigh the limited benefits in patients at moderate risk of hospital admission. For people at low risk of hospitalization, WHO does not recommend any antiviral therapy. Symptoms like fever and pain can continue to be managed with analgesics like paracetamol. WHO also recommends against use of a new antiviral (VV116) for patients, except in clinical trials. The update also includes a strong recommendation against the use of ivermectin for patients with non-severe COVID-19. WHO continues to advise that in patients with severe or critical COVID-19, ivermectin should only be used in clinical trials. more

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Global guidelines on the prevention of surgical site infection. 2nd edition
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World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO

These WHO guidelines which were updated in 2018, are valid for any country and suitable to local adaptations, and take account of the strength of available scientific evidence, the cost and resource implications, and patient values and preferences. The 2018 edition of the guidelines includes the re ... more

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Interim Practical Manual supporting national implementation of the WHO Guidelines on Core Components of Infection Prevention and Control Programmes

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO

This practical manual is designed to support implementation of the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on core components of infection prevention and control programmes at the national level, with special focus on countries with limited resources. The Guidelines describe what is necessary ... more

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Safe Management of Wastes from Health-Care Activities, 2nd. ed.
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World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO

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Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH FIT): A practical guide for improving quality of care through water, sanitation and hygiene in health care facilities
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World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

2nd edition WASH FIT is a risk-based, continuous improvement framework with a set of tools for undertaking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) improvements as part of wider quality improvements in health care facilities. It is aimed at small primary, and in some instances secondary, health care fa ... more

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Global Disease Detection (GDD) Manual “Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Epidemic Diseases”

Center for Disease Control Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2011) C_CDC

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Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) (2022) C2

This diagnostic and treatment manual is designed for use by medical professionals involved in curative care at the dispensary and hospital levels. We have tried to respond in the simplest and most practical way possible to the questions and problems faced by field medical staff, using the accumulate ... more

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Coronavirus — COVID-19

Hesperian (2020) C1

Hesperian released a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet specifically for people like you, individuals and organizations seeking credible resources. Thanks to the incredible skill and participation of many partners on short notice, it is available now in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Urdu, Bangla ... more

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Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 - first update

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC (2021) CC

This technical guidance aims to provide guidelines to laboratories and relevant stakeholders in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and other countries in the WHO European region in making decisions on establishing sequencing capacities and capabilities, in making decisions on whic ... more

Framework and toolkit for infection prevention and control in outbreak preparedness, readiness and response at the national level recommended

Global guidelines on the prevention of surgical site infection. 2nd edition recommended

Safe Management of Wastes from Health-Care Activities, 2nd. ed. recommended

Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH FIT): A practical guide for improving quality of care through water, sanitation and hygiene in health care facilities recommended

Laboratory testing for 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in suspected human cases recommended

Malawi Health Sector Strategic Plan 2011 - 2016 recommended

MSF Clinical Guidelines. Diagnosis and Treatment Manual recommended

Framework and toolkit for infection prevention and control in outbreak preparedness, readiness and response at the national level
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Global guidelines on the prevention of surgical site infection. 2nd edition
recommended

Safe Management of Wastes from Health-Care Activities, 2nd. ed.
recommended

Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH FIT): A practical guide for improving quality of care through water, sanitation and hygiene in health care facilities
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Laboratory testing for 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in suspected human cases
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Malawi Health Sector Strategic Plan 2011 - 2016
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MSF Clinical Guidelines. Diagnosis and Treatment Manual
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