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Laboratory readiness and response for novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in expert laboratories in 30 EU/EEA countries

Reusken C. B. E. M., E. K. Broberg, B. Haagmans et al. Eurosurveillance (2020) C2

Timely detection of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection cases is crucial to interrupt the spread of this virus. We assessed the required expertise and capacity for molecular detection of 2019-nCoV in specialised laboratories in 30 European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries. Thirty- ... more

Occupational segregation, gender essentialism and male primacy as major barriers to equity in HIV/AIDS caregiving: Findings from Lesotho

Newman et al International Journal for Equity in Health (2011) CC

Public Knowledge and Beliefs about Mental Disorders in Developing Countries: A Review

Alemayehu Tibebe and Kenfe Tesfay (2015) CC

J Depress Anxiety S3:004. doi:10.4172/2167-1044.S3-004 This paper is therefore designed to review public knowledge and belief about mental disorders (mental health literacy) in developing countries with particular emphasis on the public knowledge and beliefs about causes and symptoms of mental dis ... more

AIDSFree Project Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators Progress Report October 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016

AIDSFree Project (2016) C1

The long-term goal of AIDSFree is to improve the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-informed HIV and AIDS interventions. This semiannual performance report (SAPR) summarizes AIDSFree's achievements for the period October 1, 2015–March 31, 2016

Impact of COVID-19 Movement Restrictions on Migrants along the Eastern Corridor, Report 10 | as of 31 December 2020

International Organization for Migration IOM (2021) CC

The COVID-19 outbreak has restricted global mobility, whilst heightening the risk of exploitation of vulnerable populations. This report provides a snapshot of the COVID-19 epidemiological situation and mobility restrictions, and of the current migration trends along the Eastern Corridor migration r ... more

Health in all policies: training manual

World Health Organization (2015) C_WHO

The purpose of this manual is to provide a resource for training to increase understanding of Health in All Policies (HiAP) by health and other professionals. It is anticipated that the material in this manual will form the basis of two- or three-day workshops, which will: • Bu ... more

The World Health Report 2008: Primary Health Care - Now more than ever

World Health Organization (2008) C_WHO

Primary care - Putting people first: This chapter describes how primary care brings promotion and prevention, cure and care together in a safe, effective and socially productive way at the interface between the population and the health system.

Evaluation de l'implication des agents de santé communautaires dans la prise en charge à domicile du paludisme simple avec les nouveaux médicaments antipaludiques au niveau de trois districts

Kouyate B. A. Ministère de la santé - Secrétariat Général - Direction Général de l'information et des statistiques sanitaires (2013) C2

Le projet de prise en charge à domicile du paludisme par les ASC avec les ACT a été implémenté au Burkina Faso dans trois districts pilotes en 2009. Il s’agissait des districts sanitaires de Kaya, Nouna et de Saponé. Alors que nous sommes à la fin du projet, il a été jugé utile de fa ... more

Preferred Practices for Zithromax® Mass Drug Administration

International Coalition for Trachoma Control ICTC (2013) CC

Countries, partners, and donors are committed to the global elimination of blinding trachoma by 2020. Achieving this public health milestone requires more than funding; it requires health personnel with the right mix of skills, and well supported and managed health systems. Mass drug administratio ... more

Perspectives on Underlying Factors for Unhealthy Diet and Sedentary Lifestyle of Adolescents at a Kenyan Coastal Setting

Ssewanyana, D.; Abubakar, A.; Van Baar, A. et al. Frontiers in Public Health (2018) CC

The article explores the underlying factors influencing unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles among adolescents in Kilifi County, Kenya. Using a qualitative approach, the study involved interviews and focus group discussions with adolescents, stakeholders, and young adults. Key findings include a ... more

Mozambique: Tropical Cyclone Idai - Emergency Appeal n° MDRMZ014

International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies IFRC (2019) C1

The disaster and Red Cross Red Crescent response to date 9 March 2019: Tropical Cyclone Idai forms over Northern Mozambique Channel. CVM preparedness and early warning actions underway 13 March 2019: IFRC Surge Capacity is deployed to Maputo 14 March 2019: 342,562 Swiss francs allocated from th ... more

African Leaders Malaria Alliance

African Leaders Malaria Alliance ALMA (2025) C2

The African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) is a coalition of African heads of state and government who are committed to accelerating the elimination of malaria and improving health outcomes across the continent. Through its scorecard tools, advocac ... more

Multi-Sector Nutrition Education and Communication Strategy (NECS) II 2021-2025

Government of Malawi; Department of Nutrition; HIV and AIDS Ministry of Health (2021) CC2

The Department of Nutrition, HIV and AIDS (DNHA) in Ministry of Health and Population is grateful to all stakeholders who contributed to the development of the Nutrition Education Communication Strategy II. The DNHA acknowledges the financial and te ... more

Rectal Artesunate Tools & Training: User guide and job aid

Severe Malaria Observatory (2025) C1

The Rectal Artesunate Tools & Training package has been developed to support the safe and effective use of artesunate rectal capsules (ARCs) as a pre-referral treatment for severe malaria, in line with WHO guidelines. Primarily aimed at community he ... more

Big Problems Coming

Breakthrough ACTION (2024) C2

This brief, rhythmic video uses a simple, memorable narrative to raise awareness of the dangers of malaria, emphasising how a mosquito bite can lead to serious health problems. The story follows someone who experiences malaria symptoms and seeks fre ... more

Namibia: National Guidelines for the Management of Tuberculosis , Fourth Edition 2019

Ministry of Health and Social Services; Republic of Namibia (2019) C1

Tuberculosis (TB) is among the top ten most common causes of death globally and as a single infectious disease it top among infectious diseases. Furthermore, it is noted as the top causes of death among people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Despite recent decreases in the numb ... more

South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis Health Emergency Response Funding Proposal

WHO South Sudan (2014)

-1- التسلسل الجینومي لفیروس �ورونا -س ا رس -2لأ ه د ا ف ّالصح ةّالعامة

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (‎COVID-19)‎ strategic preparedness and response plan: Accelerating readiness in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

This document has been developed for the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean to establish a regional plan of action to support the countries of the Region to rapidly accelerate the scaling up of their capaciti ... more

Addiction

World Health Organization WHO; Eastern Mediterranean Region (2019) C_WHO