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Diabetes and Ramadan: Practical guidelines 2021

Hassanein M., Afandi B. et al. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice (2016) CC2

The document "Diabetes and Ramadan: Practical Guidelines 2021," published by Elsevier, provides updated guidance for managing diabetes during Ramadan fasting. Developed by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the Diabetes and Ramadan (DAR) International Alliance, the guidelines address ke... more

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Silica-associated lung disease: An old-world exposure in modern industries

Barnes, H.; Goh, N. S. L.; Leong, T. L.; Hoy, R. Official Journal of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (2019) CC2

Silicosis is not a new disease; the impact of silica dust on respiratory function was observed by Hippocrates in 430 B.C. and in the 16th century by Agricol. In 1713, Rammazini described silicotic nodules in post-mortems of stone cutters presenting with respiratory symptoms. In the mid-late 1800s,... more

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Improving the global diagnosis and management of asthma in children

Lenney, W.; Bush, A.; Fitzgerald, D.A. et al. BMJ Journals (2018) CC

Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children worldwide. It affects daytime activities, sleep and school attendance and causes anxiety to parents, families and other carers. The quality of asthma diagnosis and management globally still needs substantial improvement. From infancy to the tee... more

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Mpox Testing Strategy - November 2024

Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2024) CC

Mpox is an emerging zoonotic disease caused by the mpox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus closely related to the variola virus that causes smallpox. Mpox was first discovered in 1958 when outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in monkeys kept for research. The first human case was recorde...d in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during a period of intensified effort to eliminate smallpox and since then the infection has been reported in a number of African countries. Mpox can spread in humans through close contact, usually skin-to-skin contact, including sexual contact, with an infected person or animal, as well as with materials contaminated with the virus such as clothing, beddings and towels, and respiratory droplets in prolonged face to face contact. People remain infectious from the onset of symptoms until all the lesions have scabbed and healed. The virus may spread from infected animals through handling infected meat or through bites or scratches. Diagnosis is confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing of material from a lesion for the virus’s DNA. Two separate clades of the mpox virus are currently circulating in Africa: Clade I, which includes subclades Ia and Ib, and Clade II, comprising subclades IIa and IIb. Clade Ia and Clade Ib have been associated with ongoing human-to-human transmission and are presently responsible for outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), while Clade Ib is also contributing to outbreaks in Burundi and other countries. In 2022‒2023 mpox caused a global outbreak in over 110 countries, most of which had no previous history of the disease, primarily driven by human-to-human transmission of clade II through sexual contact. In just over a year, over 90,000 cases and 150 deaths were reported to the WHO. For the second time since 2022, mpox has been declared a global health emergency as the virus spreads rapidly across the African continent. On 13 Aug 2024, Africa CDC declared the ongoing mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), marking the first such declaration by the agency since its inception in 2017.7 This declaration empowered the Africa CDC to lead and coordinate responses to the mpox outbreak across affected African countries. On August 14, 2024, the WHO declared the resurgence of mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) emphasizing the need for coordinated international response. As of August 2024, Mpox has expanded beyond its traditional endemic regions, with new cases reported in countries including Sweden, Thailand, the Philippines, and Pakistan. Sweden has confirmed its first case of Clade 1 variant, which has been rapidly spreading in Africa, particularly in DRC. The emergence of this new variant raises concerns about its potential for higher lethality and transmission rates outside Africa. more

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WHO manual for HIV drug resistance testing using dried blood spot specimens

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

HIV-1 drug resistance (HIVDR) genotyping is an essential component of the WHO global HIVDR surveillance strategy. Plasma “gold standard” specimen type for HIVDR genotyping, but its use may not be feasible in rural, remote areas in low- and middle-income countries, since preparing and storing it ... more

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Birth defects surveillance: a manual for programme managers

World Health Organization (2014)

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WHO country cooperation strategy 2014-2018, Myanmar

World Health Organization (WHO), Country Office for Myanmar (2014) C_WHO

The strategic priorities of the CCS 2014–2018 are:
(1) Strengthening the health system.
(2) Enhancing the achievement of communicable disease control targets.
(3) Controlling the growth of the noncommunicable disease burden.
(4) Promoting health throughout the life course.
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Encopresis - spanish

A. von Gontard IACAPAP (2017) C2

Transtornos del desarrollo Capítulo C.5 Edición en español Editor: Nieves Hermosín Carpio Traducción: María Carballo Novoa, María Esteban Arenós

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National Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Therapy in Adults and Adolescents

National Center for HIVAIDS, Dermatology and STD, Cambodia Ministry of Health (2012) CC

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Rwanda Poverty Profile Report, 2013/14 - Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey

National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) (2015) C2

This report provides an update on the level of poverty based on 2013/14 Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV4) focusing on poverty as measured in consumption terms. The report also highlights other trend dimensions of living conditions captured in other surveys that complement and pro... more

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Preparing for and responding to global health emergencies

Cochrane Convenes (2022) C1

Learnings from the COVID-19 evidence response and recommendations for the future. Reflections and recommendations from the evidence synthesis community.

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Novel vaccination approaches to prevent tuberculosis in children

J. A. Triccas, C. Counoupas Pneumonia; BioMed Central (2016) CC

Review Triccas and Counoupas Pneumonia (2016) 8:18; DOI 10.1186/s41479-016-0020-z

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Philippines: A Training Manual for Health Workers on Healthy Lifestyle - Promoting Mental Health (Module 6/6)

WHO and DOH Philippines (2009) C_WHO

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Policy brief on tuberculosis-associated disability

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO

People affected by impairments and disabilities associated with TB are even more likely to belong to marginalized segments of society and are more likely to have their human rights unprotected. The challenges faced by people affected by TB include the consequences of impairment and disability associ... more

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Assessment of Learning Disabilities: Cooperation between Teachers, Psychologists and Parents

Tuija Aro and Timo Ahonen Niilo Mäki Institute (2011) C2

African edition

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Community Health Extension Workers Strategy in Uganda (2015/16- 2019/20)

Ministry of Health, Republic of Uganda (2016) C1

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Kenya Health Sector Strategic Plan 2018-2023

World Health Organisation (2018) C_WHO

Transforming Health Systems: Achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2022. The development of the Kenya Health Sector Strategic Plan 2018–2023 is guided by the Constitution of 2010, the Kenya Vision 2030 and the Kenya Health Policy 2014–2030.

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African Union AMR Landmark Report: Voicing African Priorities on the Active Pandemic

Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2024) CC

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a leading cause of death in the African region, surpassing fatalities from malaria, HIV, and TB. In response to this critical threat, the region has adopted the AMR Global Action Plan and the African Union Framework for Antimicrobial Resistance Control 2... more

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Behavorial Health Departement - Primary Care Center and fireweed Treatment Guidelines for PTSD

Sorkin, J., Chaney, G., Garcia, M.,et al. (2006) C2

This treatment guideline is intended to assist clinicians in the Behavioral Health department in treatment planning and service delivery for patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It may also assist clinicians treating patients who have some of the signs and symptoms of PTSD but who do... more

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Food Security Program Lifecycle Toolkit

Food for the Hungry (2006) CC

It is our hope and prayer that the guidance and multiple tools provided herein to manage the entire lifecycle of a food security program are useful to our food security staff, our local partners, and our fellow international Cooperating Sponsors throughout the world.