Gain insights from epidemiological data on dengue coincidence, prevalence & deaths from around the world
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes to humans. The word ‘chikungunya’ means 'that which bends up', an allusion to the posture of the suffering patients. The most common clinical form associates fever, arthralgia and rash. Recovery is the usual outcome but chronic arthr...itis is not rare. Diagnostic tests are available but there is no antiviral treatment. The disease is notifiable at EU level.
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The Partnership Contribution (PC) is one element of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework Benefit Sharing System. It is an annual cash contribution of US$ 28 million given to WHO by influenza vaccine, diagnostic and pharmaceutical manufacturers that use the WHO Global Influenza Surveil...lance and Response System (GISRS). Funds are allocated for pandemic influenza preparedness capacity building, response activities at the time of a pandemic, and the PIP Secretariat for implementation of the Framework. The Guiding Principles for the use of the PIP PC funds for Pandemic Influenza Response can be found below
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MSF often responds to outbreaks of cholera in the countries we work. But how do we set up our cholera treatment centres to ensure our patients get the best care possible - and that the disease doesn't spread? Learn more about the layout and activities of an MSF cholera treatment centre in this inter...active guide.
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The Global Programme on Tuberculosis & Lung Health of the World Health Organization (WHO/GTB) is now combining all current recommendations into one overall set of consolidated guidelines on TB. The guidelines contain recommendations pertaining to all areas related to the programmatic management of T...B (e.g. screening, preventive treatment, diagnostics, patient support, and the treatment of drug-susceptible TB and DR-TB). The consolidated guidelines contain modules specific to each programmatic area.
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Syrian Arab Republic: Status Humanitarian Situation
Biorisk reduction combines expertise and advice on high consequence pathogens with guidance and training on safe handling and control of disease agents that pose significant health risks, with potential for adverse economic impact and public concern.
Biorisk management includes analysis of ways a...nd development of strategies to minimize the likelihood of the occurrence of biorisks. The goal of biorisk reduction is to ensure that current scientific knowledge regarding viral hemorrhagic fevers, epidemic-prone orthopoxviruses, and emerging severe zoonotic diseases affecting humans, is maintained in order to apply the most appropriate guidance for treatment, control, and safety to mitigate the risks regardless of the source of the disease event.
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The effective vaccine management (EVM) workshop, jointly organized by WHO and UNICEF, was attended by participants from 13 countries, who reviewed the various EVM benchmarks, identified the gaps in policies, guidelines, SOPs and job aids, and developed respective country action plans to fill these g...aps. This meeting report outlines the proceedings and outcomes of the workshop conducted in Bangkok, Thailand, in December 2024
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Sudan virus disease is a severe, often fatal illness affecting humans and other primates that is due to Orthoebolavirus sudanense (Sudan virus), a viral species belonging to the same genus of the virus causing Ebola virus disease. This webinar will provide an overview of the current outbreak of Suda...n virus disease: what we know, the current outbreak in Uganda, and prevention and control measures.
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The CDC webpage on the clinical features of malaria outlines the disease's presentation, categorizing it into uncomplicated and severe forms, and emphasizes that prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment can lead to a cure.
The fact sheet details transmission methods, symptoms, at-risk populations, diagnostic approaches, treatment options—including the use of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs)—and preventive measures such as insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS). It also dis...cusses the impact of malaria on vulnerable groups like children under five and pregnant women, and outlines WHO's global response strategies aimed at reducing malaria incidence and mortality rates.
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El documento proporciona información básica sobre la malaria (paludismo), una enfermedad grave causada por un parásito que se transmite a través de la picadura de ciertos mosquitos, describe sus síntomas principales, cómo se diagnostica y trata, y ofrece recomendaciones de prevención, especia...lmente para quienes viajan a zonas donde la enfermedad es común.
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Der RKI-Ratgeber zur Malaria bietet umfassende Informationen über die durch Plasmodium-Parasiten verursachte Infektionskrankheit. Er richtet sich an medizinisches Fachpersonal und den Öffentlichen Gesundheitsdienst und behandelt Themen wie Infektionswege, Symptomatik, Diagnostik, Therapie und Prä...vention der Malaria. Zudem werden gesetzliche Grundlagen, Meldepflichten sowie Beratungs- und Spezialdiagnostikmöglichkeiten erläutert. Der Ratgeber wird regelmäßig aktualisiert, um den neuesten Stand der Wissenschaft und epidemiologischen Daten widerzuspiegeln.
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The ECDC webpage on malaria provides an overview of the disease, emphasizing that while malaria is mostly travel-related in the EU/EEA, it remains a serious global health threat. It outlines symptoms, affected populations, travel-associated risks, and highlights the importance of prevention, surveil...lance, and data monitoring.
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The article "Malaria – MSD Manual Professional Edition" provides a comprehensive overview of malaria, an infection caused by Plasmodium species. It describes symptoms such as fever, chills, and anemia, explains diagnostic methods like parasite detection in blood smears, and discusses treatment opt...ions including artemisinin-based combination therapies. In addition, it outlines prevention strategies such as medical prophylaxis and mosquito control measures. The article is intended for medical professionals and offers detailed information on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of malaria.
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The AHO Malaria Fact Sheet gives a brief overview of malaria as a preventable and curable disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, mainly affecting sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights symptoms like fever and chills, notes vulnerable groups such as young children and pregnant women, and emphasizes the n...eed for targeted prevention and treatment.
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The CDC's "Malaria's Impact Worldwide" webpage provides an overview of malaria's global burden, highlighting that in 2022, there were approximately 249 million malaria cases and 608,000 deaths, predominantly among young children in sub-Saharan Africa. It emphasizes that nearly half the world's po...pulation is at risk, with malaria being a leading cause of illness and death in many affected countries. The page also discusses the significant economic and social costs of malaria on individuals, families, communities, and nations. Despite progress in reducing mortality rates by 36% from 2010 to 2020, recent years have seen a plateau in advancements, underscoring the need for ongoing vigilance and research.
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Le site web de l'OMS intitulé « Paludisme » offre un aperçu complet du paludisme, une maladie potentiellement mortelle causée par des parasites du genre Plasmodium et transmise principalement par des piqûres de moustiques dans les pays tropicaux. Il fournit des informations sur les symptômes,... les groupes à risque, les mesures de prévention et les options de traitement. Le site présente également des statistiques récentes : en 2023, on estime à 263 millions le nombre de cas de paludisme et à 597 000 le nombre de décès dans 83 pays, la région africaine étant la plus touchée avec 94 % des cas et 95 % des décès. Les enfants de moins de cinq ans représentaient environ 76 % des décès dans cette région.
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