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Early Moments Matter for every child

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (2017)

This report presents data and outlines best practices and policies that can put governments on the path to providing every child with the best start in life. It outlines the neuroscience of early childhood development (ECD), including the importance of nutrition, protection and stimulation in the ea ... more

New to Seizures & Epilepsy

Epilepsy Foundation (2012) CC

Indonesia: Disaster Management Reference Handbook

Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (2018) C1

The Indonesian government has reformed its laws, policies, and institutions to better manage disaster risk since the significant 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. The Government of Indonesia now has contingency plans for every disaster-prone city which identifies its vulnerabilities, outlines the relief re ... more

Appraisal Report, HIV/AIDS Control Support Project Benin

OCSD, Social Development Department, Central and West Regions African Development Fund (2004) C2

The project will support preventive actions, traditional medicine and the coordination and implementation capacities of the national framework for HIV/AIDS control.

Pakistan: AMR National Action Plan 2017

Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination Government of Pakistan (2017) C2

The increasing global trend of Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has gradually emerged as a major public health challenge for the entire world. AMR has spread to almost all countries and regions, including Pakistan owing to the “misuse and overuse” of Antimicrobials, contributing to the increasing ... more

Medical PPE production in Africa: Promoting Local Manufacturers to support the COVID-19 Response (Workshop report)

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C1

The global pandemic has highlighted fragility in international supply chains and the dependency of many African countries on imported personal protective equipment (PPE). Market pressures have also increased prices for imported supplies and put additional pressure on areas with limited resources for ... more

WHO global air quality guidelines: particulate matter (‎PM2.5 and PM10)‎, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

The global burden of disease associated with air pollution exposure exacts a massive toll on human health worldwide: exposure to air pollution is estimated to cause millions of deaths and lost years of healthy life annually. The burden of disease attributable to air pollution is now estimated to be ... more

Ebola and Marburg virus disease epidemics: preparedness, alert, control, and evaluation
recommended

World Health Organization (2014) C_WHO

Crisis Standards of Care: A Toolkit for Indicators and Triggers

Dan Hanfling, John Hick, and Clare Stroud Dan Hanfling, John Hick, and Clare Stroud (2013)

(You need free registration to download the book) Disasters and public health emergencies can stress health care systems to the breaking point and disrupt delivery of vital medical services. During such crises, hospitals and long-term care facilities may be without power; trained staff, ambulances, ... more

Shelter and Settlement Strategy for Jordan Syrian Refugee Crisis

UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (2015)

Trends in Maternal Health in Rwanda: Further Analysis of the 2014-15 Demographic and Health Survey

Assaf, Shireen, Sarah Staveteig, and Francine Birungi Rockville, Maryland, USA: ICF (2018) C2

DHS Further Analysis Reports No. 108 - This report examines levels, trends, and inequalities in maternal health in Rwanda from 2010 to 2014-15 among women age 15-49 with a recent birth. The analysis uses Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data for 15 key indicators of maternal health: 6 for antenat ... more

Planned Response to the Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic in Guinea

Ministry of Health, Guinea (2014)

Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak Response Plan in West Africa. Annex 2

Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use

World Health Organization (2015)

This executive summary contains all the new recommendations that will be incorporated into the fifth edition of the Medical eligibility criteria (MEC) for contraceptive use. In addition to the recommendations themselves, the summary provides an introduction to the guideline, a description of the met ... more

Toolkit on disability for AFRICA: NATIONAL PLANS ON DISABILITY

United Nations Division for Social Policy Development (DSPD) & United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) (2016) C1

Module 6

Integrating Human Rights and Women’s Health – an Educational Approach and Competencies for Practice

FIGO Committee for Women’s Sexual and R eproductive Rights (2012)

A project of the FIGO Committee for Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Rights (WSRR)

The impact of disasters on agriculture and food security

Food and Agriculture Organization (2015) C1

Surge in climate change-related disasters poses growing threat to food security

Medical device donations: considerations for solicitation and provision
recommended

World Health Organization WHO (2011) C_WHO

This document provides an overview of the issues and challenges surrounding medical device donations, and offers considerations and best practices that may be useful for making and soliciting donations. The document highlights the importance of an active participatory role for the intended recipient ... more

India: Programme Implementaion Plan (PIP) for 12th Plan Period (2012-13 to 2016-17)

National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India (2013) C1

Collaborative Framework for Care and Control of Tuberculosis and Diabetes

International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, World Health Organization (2015) C_WHO