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Embracing Practices of Inclusion

Doug Reeler, Akke Schuurmans, Jeroen Overweel MCNV, Global Initiative on Psychiatry, and World Granny (2016) CC

Stories of how people in Georgia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Vietnam made inclusive development happen in their societies. It contains significant experiences andlessons learnt about the practice of inclusive development for a wide range of excluded or marginalised groups, useful for policy-mak ... more

Women´s Mental Health: An evidence based review

WHO WHO (2000) C_WHO

This document adopts a health determinants framework for examining the evidence related to women’s poor mental health. From this perspective, public policy including economic policy, socio-cultural and environmental factors, community and social support, stressors and life events, personal behavio ... more

Guidelines for Addressing HIV in Humanitarian Settings (IASC)
recommended

Inter-Agency Standing Committee UNAIDS (2010)

IRC Health Strategy 2023-2027

International Rescue Committee (2023) CC

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian agency dedicated to helping people whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Health comprises nearly half of IRC’s program portfolio globally and encompasses thr ... more

Investigation and public health management of people with possible Ebola virus disease infection

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC (2019) C1

This document aims to provide guidance to EU/EEA public health authorities, public health professionals and healthcare practitioners for the management of persons having had contact with cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) after visiting or working in an area that is affected by EVD; also covered is ... more

Who is where, when, doing what (4Ws) in mental health and psychosocial support : manual with activity codes
recommended

Inter-Agency Standing Committee IASC (2012) C2

Humanitarian actors in emergencies often encounter challenges in knowing Who is Where, When, doing What (4Ws) with regard to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). Such knowledge is essential to inform coordination. 4Ws tools are used in many areas of aid to map activities conducted across ... more

Background document: the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of typhoid fever

World Health Organization (2003) C_WHO

Pneumonia: The forgotten killer for the children

Wardlaw, Tessa M.; Johansson, Emily White; Hodge, Matthew UNICEF; World Health Organization (2006)

Pneumonia kills more children than any other illness – more than AIDS, malaria and measles combined. Over 2 million children die from pneumonia each year, accounting for almost 1 in 5 under five deaths worldwide. Yet, little attention is paid to this disease. This joint UNICEF/WHO report examines ... more

Preventing Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) Through Nutrition-Specific Interventions

Michelle Jimenez; Maryanne Stone-Jimenez CMAM Forum (2014)

This Technical Brief reviews current practice and evidence on nutrition-specific preventive approaches to MAM, providing practical guidance for implementers and programme managers, and highlighting gaps in evidence and guidance.

Pandemic influenza preparedness Framework for the sharing of influenza viruses and access to vaccines and other benefits

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

2nd edition . This Framework applies to the sharing of H5N1 and other influenza viruses with human pandemic potential and the sharing of benefits. This Framework does not apply to seasonal influenza viruses or other non-influenza pathogens or biological substances that may be contained in clinical ... more

Zika Strategic Response Plan Quarterly update, October 2016

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO

Guidelines on hepatitis B and C testing
recommended

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO

Testing and diagnosis of hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infection is the gateway for access to both prevention and treatment services, and is a crucial component of an effective response to the hepatitis epidemic. Early identification of persons with chronic HBV or HCV infection enables them to recei ... more

Premature mortality in children aged 6–9 years with neurological impairments in rural Kenya: a cohort study

Abuga, J.A.; S.M Kariuki, S. M Kinyanjui, et al (2019) CC

Lancet Glob Health 2019Published OnlineOctober 22, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(19)30425-5

Integration of EPI and paediatric HIV services for improved ART initiation in Zimbabwe

M. Prescott, C. Boeke, T. Gotora, et al. International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) (2017) C1

Realizing the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2018)

UNICEF Strategic Plan 2018-2021. Draft Theory of Change Paper

Every child alive: The urgent need to end newborn deaths

UNICEF (2018)

Globally, in low-income countries, the average newborn mortality rate is 27 deaths per 1,000 births, the report says. In high-income countries, that rate is 3 deaths per 1,000. Newborns from the riskiest places to give birth are up to 50 times more likely to die than those from the safest places.
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Promoción y prevención en salud mental infantil y adolescente

K. O’Loughlin; R. R. Althoff; J. J. Hudziak IACAPAP (2018) C2

Introducción Capítulo A.14 Edición: Matías Irarrázaval & Andres Martin Revisión: Fernanda Prieto-Tagle & Neus Elias

Report of the Task Force on Conservation & Sustainable use of Medicinal Plants

Government of India, Planning Commission (2000) C1

Medicinal plants occupied an important position in the socio-cultural, spiritual and medicinal arena of rural people of India. T The present report is based on contribution made by members of the task force and many other experts on medicinal plants. We hope the report on implementation will promot ... more

WHO recommendations on home-based records for maternal, newborn and child health

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO

The primary audience for the guideline is policy makers and health programme managers of MNCH and immunization programmes in ministries of health where decisions are made and policies created on the use and implementation of homebased records. The guideline is also aimed at health providers who use ... more

Caring for Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse: Guidelines for health and psychosocial service providers in humanitarian settings (First Edition)
recommended

Erikson, Abigail IRC, International Rescue Committee (2012) C2

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have newly developed "Caring for Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse Guidelines" for health and psychosocial providers in humanitarian settings - “CCS Guidelines”. The CCS Guidelines are based on global resear ... more