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Prevention and response to sexual misconduct: WHO stakeholder review conference 2023

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO

At the end of 2023, WHO convened our first-ever annual WHO Stakeholder Review Conference for Prevention and Response to Sexual Misconduct. Aimed at joint learning and frank discussion on challenges faced in the achieving zero tolerance for all forms of sexual misconduct by aid workers, the Conferenc... more

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WHO supports the immunization of 1 million people against cholera in Zambia

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO

WHO supports Zambia in vaccinating 1 million people in Lusaka against cholera to combat an outbreak that began in October 2017, causing 2,672 cases and 63 deaths. Two million vaccine doses were provided by Gavi. WHO and the Zambia National Public Health Institute are improving water access, sanitati... more

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The BACPR Standards and Core Components for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation 2017

British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (2017) CC

This is an update (third edition) of the BACPR Standards & Core Components and represents current evidence-based best practice and a pragmatic overview of the structure and function of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Programmes (CPRPs) in the UK. The previously described seven standards... more

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Clinical Management of Acute Diarrhoea

World Health Organization; UNICEF (2004) C_WHO

Available in Englisch, French, Spanish and Chinese The document provides guidelines for the management of acute diarrhoea, highlighting improved oral rehydration solutions (ORS) with reduced osmolarity and zinc supplementation. It emphasizes their effectiveness in reducing the duration and severity... more

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For Proper Disposal Hospital Waste

Jorge Emmanuel and Ruth Stringer Health Care Without Harm (2007)

A Global Inventory of Alternative Medical Waste Treatment Technologies

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Health care waste management assessment tool

World Health Organization (2001)

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FAQs: Waste Management for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings for Africa
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African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2022) CC

Health care waste can be difficult to treat and dispose of safely. The environmental and health impacts of waste put extra pressure on resources. Therefore, it is important to try and reduce the quantities of waste wherever possible. Ensure waste is segregated properly at the point of disposal. It i... more

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Therapeutics and COVID-19 (Living Guideline, 10 November 2023)

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO

WHO has updated its guidelines for COVID-19 therapeutics, with revised recommendations for patients with non-severe COVID-19. This is the 13th update to these guidelines. Updated risk rates for hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19 The guidance includes updated risk rates for... hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19. The current COVID-19 virus variants tend to cause less severe disease while immunity levels are higher due to vaccination, leading to lower risks of severe illness and death for most patients. This update includes new baseline risk estimates for hospital admission in patients with non-severe COVID-19. The new ‘moderate risk’ category now includes people previously considered to be high risk including older people and/or those with chronic conditions, disabilities, and comorbidities of chronic disease. The updated risk estimates will assist healthcare professionals to identify individuals at high, moderate or low risk of hospital admission, and to tailor treatment according to WHO guidelines: **High: **People who are immunosuppressed remain at higher risk if they contract COVID-19, with an estimated hospitalization rate of 6%. **Moderate: **People over 65 years old, those with conditions like obesity, diabetes and/or chronic conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney or liver disease, cancer, people with disabilities and those with comorbidities of chronic disease are at moderate risk, with an estimated hospitalization rate of 3%. Low: Those who are not in the high or moderate risk categories are at low risk of hospitalization (0.5%). Most people are low risk. Review of COVID-19 treatments for people with non-severe COVID-19 WHO continues to strongly recommend nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (also known by its brand name ‘Paxlovid’) for people at high-risk and moderate risk of hospitalization. The recommendations state that nirmatrelvir-ritonavir is considered the best choice for most eligible patients, given its therapeutic benefits, ease of administration and fewer concerns about potential harms. Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir was first recommended by WHO in April 2022. If nirmatrelvir-ritonavir is not available to patients at high-risk of hospitalization, WHO suggests the use of molnupiravir or remdesivir instead. WHO suggests against the use of molnupiravir and remdesivir for patients at moderate risk, judging the potential harms to outweigh the limited benefits in patients at moderate risk of hospital admission. For people at low risk of hospitalization, WHO does not recommend any antiviral therapy. Symptoms like fever and pain can continue to be managed with analgesics like paracetamol. WHO also recommends against use of a new antiviral (VV116) for patients, except in clinical trials. The update also includes a strong recommendation against the use of ivermectin for patients with non-severe COVID-19. WHO continues to advise that in patients with severe or critical COVID-19, ivermectin should only be used in clinical trials. more

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Guide to Local Production: WHO-recommended Handrub Formulations
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World Health Organization WHO (2010) C_WHO

This guide to local production of WHO-recommended handrub formulations is separated into two discrete but interrelated sections: Part A provides a practical guide for use at the pharmacy bench during the actual preparation of the formulation. Users may want to display the material on the wall of ... more

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Ending Preventable Child Deaths from Pneumonia and Diarrhoea by 2025

World Health Organization; UNICEF (2013) C_WHO

The integrated Global Action Plan for Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD)

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El agua, el saneamiento y la higiene en los establecimientos de salud: medidas prácticas para lograr el acceso universal a una atención de calidad

World Health Organization WHO; UNICEF (2019) C_WHO

FAQs: Waste Management for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings for Africa recommended

Guide to Local Production: WHO-recommended Handrub Formulations recommended

FAQs: Waste Management for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings for Africa
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Guide to Local Production: WHO-recommended Handrub Formulations
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