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How to respond to vocal vaccine deniers in public: best practice guidance
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World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Europe (2021) C_WHO

This guidance document provides basic principles for a spokesperson of any health authority on how to respond to vocal vaccine deniers. The suggestions are based on psychological research on persuasion, on research in public health, communication studies and on WHO risk communication guidelines.

Factors associated with tuberculosis treatment failure in the Central East Health region of Burkina Faso

Diallo A., D. L. Dahourou, T. T. E. Dah et al. Panafrican Med Jounal (2018) C2

Tuberculosis treatment failure results in increased risk of morbidity, drug resistance, transmission and mortality. There are few data about tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Burkina Faso. The current study investigated the factors associated with tuberculosis treatment failure in the central east ... more

Global action plan on physical activity 2018–2030: more active people for a healthier world

World Health Organisation WHO (2018) C_WHO

Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and treat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and breast and colon cancer. It also helps to prevent hypertension, overweight and obesity and can improve mental health, quality of life and well-being.

Collaborative TB/HIV Services

USAID; TBCTA; Family Health International (2009) C2

Standard Operating Procedures for Implementation of TB Activities at HIV/AIDS Service Delivery Sites

Hope for the Future Again: Tracing the effects of sexual violence and conflict on families and communities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

J.Kelly, M.VanRooyen, J.Kabanga, et al. (Harvard Humanitarian Initiative) (2011) C1

UNICEF Mozambique Cyclone Idai Situation Report #5 (08 – 12 April 2019)

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2019)

There has been a significant reduction in the number of displaced people - with 73,296 people currently hosted in 70 accommodation centres; down from 142,327 people the week before. A total of 4,979 cholera cases were recorded in Beira, Dondo, Buzi and Nhamatanda and the death toll has reached eigh ... more

Forced Migration review

M. Couldrey; M. Herson University of Oxford; Refugee Study Centre; UNFPA; SSRC; UNAIDS (2010) C2

Supplement October 2010 HIV/AIDS, security and conflict: making the connections

Turning the Tide Against HIV and Tuberculosis

The Global Fund To fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (2019) C2

Global Fund Investment Guidance for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Accessed: 29.09.2019

Global report on diabetes 1. Diabetes Mellitus – epidemiology. 2. Diabetes Mellitus – prevention and control. 3. Diabetes, Gestational. 4. Chronic Disease

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO

Diabetes is a serious, chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar, or glucose), or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Diabetes is an important public health problem, one of four priority noncom ... more

F.A.Q. - frequently Asked Questions at the intersection of Flight and Protection against violence

bff e.V., Frauenhauskoordinierung e.V. (2018) CC

This FAQ responds to questions revolving around the topic of protecting refugee women and girls against violence. It begins with a glossary that clarifies key terms and their consequences for female refugees. The glossary will be amended and updated as required on the websites of b ... more

How your community can prevent the spread of COVID-19
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IFRC, UNICEF and WHO (2020) C_UNICEF

This document, produced by IFRC, UNICEF and WHO, suggests key actions on how people and communities can stay safe and slow down the spread of COVID-19, particularly for contexts where you might have been asked by your local authorities to maintain physical distance or stay home. Available in: Arabi ... more

Traditional and alternative medicine treatments in child and adolescent mental health

N. L. Soh; G. Walter IACAPAP (2012) C2

Miscellaneous Chapter J.2

Prevention of harm caused by alcohol exposure in pregnancy

L. Schölin World Health Organization (Europe) (2016) C_WHO

Rapid review and case studies from Member States

Alternative Thematic Report on implementation of the Convention on Elimination of all Forms of discrimination against Women on the issues related to women living with HIV from the affected groups

Republic of Tajikistan; Tajikistan Network of Women living with HIV (Public Organization) (2019) C2

Alternative Thematic Report on implementation of the Convention on Elimination of all Forms of discrimination against Women on the issues related to women living with HIV from the affected groups (women – former prisoners, women using injected drugs, women sex workers). Accessed: 04.10.2019

Interim CDC Guidance for Polio Vaccination for Travel to and from Countries Affected by Wild Poliovirus

G.S. Wallace& J.F. Seward; M. A. Pallansch Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2014)

Lay counsellors guide - A Trainers Manual

Danish Cancer Society, universiteit Innsbruck, IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support, Danish Cancer Society, War Trauma Foundation (2013)

Protection interventions for older people in emergencies

Allaire, A. Help Age International (2015) CC

Global technical consultation report on proposed terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO

Terminology used to describe the transmission of pathogens through the air varies across scientific disciplines, organizations and the general public. While this has been the case for decades, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the terms ‘airborne’, ‘airborne transmission’ a ... more

WHO Country Office in Ukraine annual report 2023

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO

This report provides an overview of the operations and activities of the WHO Country Office in Ukraine in 2023. Despite the acute health impacts of the war in Ukraine, the Country Office continued its work according to its core mandate. WHO supported the Government of Ukraine in managing the health ... more