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Resource Effective Strategies to Prevent and Treat Cardiovascular Disease

Schwalm, J.; McKee, M.; Huffman, M. et al. Circulation (2016) CC

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of global deaths, with the majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The primary and secondary prevention of CVD is suboptimal throughout the world, but the evidence-practice gaps are much more pronounced in LMIC. Barriers at the... more

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Estimated Burden of Fungal Infections in Namibia

Dunaiski, C. M.; Denning, D. W. (2019) CC2

J Fungi (Basel) . 2019 Aug 16;5(3):75. doi: 10.3390/jof5030075 . Namibia is a sub-Saharan country with one of the highest HIV infection rates in the world. Although care and support services are available that cater for opportunistic infections related to HIV, the main focus is narrow and predominan... more

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SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing for public health goals: Interim guidance, 8 January 2021

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

The growing understanding of how sequence information can contribute to improved public health is driving global investments in sequencing facilities and programmes. The falling cost and complexity of generating GSD provides opportunities for expanding sequencing capacity; however, challenges to wid... more

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The nature and contribution of innovative health financing mechanisms in the World Health Organization African region: A scoping review

Nabyonga-Orem J., Christmals C.D., Addai K.F. et al. Journal of Global Health (2023) CC

Achieving financial risk protection for the whole population requires significant financing for health. Health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) are plagued with persistent underfunding, and recent reductions in official development assistance have been registered. To create fiscal ... more

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Health Taxes: A Compelling Policy for the Crises of Today

The Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health Report 2024 Bloomberg (2024) CC

For this report, the Task Force commissioned additional background papers on health taxes to update the evidence, assess short-term revenue potential, and understand the role of health taxes in the current era of multiple crises. We find that health taxes continue to be underutilized despite th... more

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Current Developments in Malaria Vaccination: A Concise Review on Implementation, Challenges, and Future Directions

Sallam, M.; A.O.Al-Kathib, K.S.Al-Mazhoum, et al. Dove Press (2025) CC

Clinical Pharmacology: Advances and Applications, 2025:17 29–47

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Handbook on Vector Control in Malaria Elimination for the WHO African Region

World Health Organisation WHO, Regional Office for Africa (2015) C_WHO

Vector control, alongside case management, remains the most effective approach to controlling and eliminating malaria. Key interventions, such as indoor residual spraying (IRS) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), have significantly reduced malaria transmission in many African countries. This... more

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Cultural Competence and Global Health: Perspectives for Medical Education–Position paper of the GMA Committee on Cultural Competence and Global Health

Mews, C.; et al. (2018) CC

GMS Journalfor MedicalEducation2018, Vol. 35(3),ISSN 2366-5017

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Recomendações da SBMFC para a APS durante a Pandemia de COVID-19 (Edicao 4)

Ricardo Heinzelmann, Rogerio Luz Coelho Neto et al. Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina de Família e Comunidade (2021) CC

SBMFC Recommendations for PHC during the Pandemic of COVID-19 (edition 4) This document answers questions and gives recommendations so that the Brazilian PHC can quickly receive the best possible scientific synthesis on the current situation of the pandemic of COVID-19

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Voluntary non-remunerated blood donations to ensure blood safety in the WHO South-East Asia Region to support universal health coverage

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

Access to safe blood and blood products is recognized as one of the key requirements for delivery of modern health care in the journey towards health for all. The foundation of safe and sustainable blood supplies depends on the collection of blood from voluntary non-remunerated and low-risk donors. ... more

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Qualitative assessment of community health workers’ perspective on their motivation in community-based primary health care in rural Malawi

Ndambo, M.K.; Munyaneza, F.; Aron, M.B. et al. BMC Health Services Research (2022) CC

Background: Community Health Workers (CHWs) have a positive impact on the provision of community-based primary health care through screening, treatment, referral, psychosocial support, and accompaniment. With a broad scope of work, CHW programs must balance the breadth and depth of tasks to mainta...in CHW motivation for high-quality care delivery. Few studies have described the CHW perspective on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to enhance their programmatic activities. Methods: We utilized an exploratory qualitative study design with CHWs employed in the household model in Neno District, Malawi, to explore their perspectives on intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and dissatisfiers in their work. Data was collected in 8 focus group discussions with 90 CHWs in October 2018 and March–April 2019 in seven purposively selected catchment areas. All interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, coded, and analyzed using Dedoose. Results: Themes of complex intrinsic and extrinsic factors were generated from the perspectives of the CHWs in the focus group discussions. Study results indicate that enabling factors are primarily intrinsic factors such as positive patient outcomes, community respect, and recognition by the formal health care system but can lead to the chal- lenge of increased scope and workload. Extrinsic factors can provide challenges, including an increased scope and workload from original expectations, lack of resources to utilize in their work, and rugged geography. However, a posi- tive work environment through supportive relationships between CHWs and supervisors enables the CHWs. Conclusion: This study demonstrated enabling factors and challenges for CHW performance from their perspec- tive within the dual-factor theory. We can mitigate challenges through focused efforts to limit geographical distance, manage workload, and strengthen CHW support to reinforce their recognition and trust. Such programmatic empha- sis can focus on enhancing motivational factors found in this study to improve the CHWs’ experience in their role. The engagement of CHWs, the communities, and the formal health care system is critical to improving the care provided to the patients and communities, along with building supportive systems to recognize the work done by CHWs for the primary health care systems. more

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Guidelines for case management malaria in Ghana

Ministry of Health, Ghana CDC; USAID; et al. (2014) CC

3rd edition

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Act Toolkit 2.0 - Advocacy for community Treatment

B. Killingo; T. Taro; E. Whyle; et al. ITPC (International Treatment Preparedness Coalition) (2016) C2

Strengthening Community responses to HIv Treatment and Prevention

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Indonesia: Kumpulan peraturan Jaminan Kesehatan

President of the Republic of Indonesia (2013) C1

Code of Law for Health Insurance in Indonesia

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Profil Penanggulangan Krisis Kesehatan Kabupaten / Kota Rawan Bencana : Provinsi Kalimantan Timur

Pusat Krisis Kesehatan Ministry of Health of Republic of Indonesia (2016) C1

Profile of health crisis response in potential areas of natural disaster in Indonesia : Province of East Kalimantan

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Hablamos de Chagas: Relatos y trazos para pensar un problema complejo

Sanmartino, M. Hablamos De Chagas (2013) CC

“¿De qué hablamos cuando hablamos de Chagas? Estrategias y recursos didácticos para abordar el tema en diferentes contextos educativos” es un proyecto de extensión de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata a través del cual buscamos promover el abordaje de la problemática del Chagas, desd... more