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State of the evidence 2021 - Modifications aiming to optimize acute malnutrition management in children under five

Action Against Hunger (2020) CC

This summary assesses the current state of evidence on each approach in tabular form, providing: the definition and objectives; evidence of effectiveness; operational considerations (e.g., training, staffing, and logistics); cost considerations and evidence on cost-effectiveness; operational success ... more

DNDi Strategic Plan 2021-2028 | DNDi - English version

DNDi - Drugs for neglected diseases initiative (2023) C2

Accessed on 04.04.2023 The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is an international non-profit organization that discovers, develops, and delivers safe, effective, and affordable treatments for the most neglected patients

Люди, употребляющие наркотики (People who use drugs Russian edition)

FG Consulting Group; C. Daniels; C. Smyth, et al. Stop TB Partnership; UNOPS; END TB (2016) C1

Key populations brief. Краткое руководство

Nursing Guide for Managing Side Effectsto Drug-resistant TB Treatment

Raftery A, Tudor C, True L, Navarro C (2018) C1

The guide is organized into the major types of toxicities, the associated symp-toms, possible offending medications, and the suggested nursing assessments and interventions. Some symptoms (e.g. nausea) may be associated with a num-ber of underlying causes and may be mild, or a symptom of ... more

Molecular and Clinical Aspects of Chronic Manifestations in Chagas Disease: A State-of-the-Art Review

Medina-Rincón, G.; Gallo-Bernal, S.; Jiménez, P.; (2021) CC

Pathogens . 2021 Nov 16;10(11):1493.doi: 10.3390/pathogens10111493 .Chronic manifestations of Chagas disease present as disabling and life-threatening condi-tions affecting mainly the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems. Although meaningful research has outlined the different molecular mech ... more

Safe use of personal protective equipment in the treatment of infectious diseases of high consequence

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (2014) C1

A tutorial for trainers in healthcare settings Version 2: 2 Dec 2014 "The document focuses on an extended set of PPE components, which includes goggles, respirators, gloves, coveralls and footwear. Used properly, these PPE components can provide effective protection even from airborne transmissi ... more

Humanitarian Accountability Report

James Darcy, Jessica Alexander, Maria Kiani et al. Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) (2013)

The report offers an overview of the progress the humanitarian sector has made and the obstacles it has faced over the past 10 years. Accountability is no longer just a fashionable term, there is now a shared understanding of what it takes to be accountable. From changes at policy level, to concrete ... more

Soutien à la prise de décision et directives anticipées en psychiatrie : formation spécialisée QualityRights de l’OMS : guide de formation

Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2022) C_WHO

Les modules de formation et d’orientation QualityRights ont été élaborés pour renforcer les connaissances, les compétences et la compréhension des principales parties prenantes sur la manière de promouvoir les droits des personnes en situation de handicap psychosocial, intellectuel ou cogni ... more

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Smita Srivastava Tufts Medical Center (2011) C1

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents occurs when a child is exposed to one or more events that are unexpected, uncontrollable, life-threatening, and likely to cause serious harm or injury to himself/herself or someone significantly important to the child. In response, th ... more

Evaluation of UNHCR's Livelihoods Strategies and Approaches (2014-2018) - Rwanda Case Study, Final Report, December 2018

UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR, TANGO (2019) C1

CRS Manager's Guide to PHAST Methodology

Mayling Simpson-Hebert Catholic Relief Services (2011)

Financing of Inclusive Education. Webinar 8: Companion Technical Booklet

Dedford, C. UNICEF (2014)

Assessing the Impact of Nepal’s 2015 Earthquake on Older People and Persons with Disabilities and How Gender and Ethnicity Factor into That Impact

HelpAge International, CBM International and NDRC Nepal (2016)

STUDY REPORT | This study of the impact of the Nepal earthquake of 25 April, 2015, aims to understand the impact factors leading to the exclusion of older people and persons with disabilities from humanitarian action, barriers to their inclusion, and the extent to which their skills and knowledge we ... more

Appropriation d’un nouveau protocole antipaludéen au Sénégal

Faye S. L., J. L. Ndiaye, S. Ba et. al. SociologieS (2020) C2

Accessed on 03.03.2020 Cet article documente le processus de mise en œuvre du Traitement préventif intermittent TPI), une stratégie de prévention du paludisme dont l’administration est couplée au Programme élargi de vaccination (PEV) dans les services de santé, les réactions des prestat ... more

Impact of COVID-19 in Africa: a scenario analysis to 2030 - July 2020

Cilliers, J.; et al. Institute for Security Studies ISS (2020) CC

This report presents three scenarios on the impact of COVID-19 in Africa using economic growth forecasts, mortality and efforts to ameliorate impact through social grants. Likely effects are examined on per capita income, poverty and the attainment of selected Sustainable Development Goals targets. ... more

Developing Key Messages for Communities on GBV & COVID-19

Protection Cluster, UNFPA (2020) CC

In humanitarian settings, tailoring community engagement interventions for gender, language, and local culture improves communities’ uptake with interventions. Measures taken to prevent and respond to COVID-19 pandemic such as confinement may increase GBV, especially domestic violence and Intimate ... more

Chagas Access: The pilot experience in Colombia

DNDi Latin America (2021) CC

Over 6 million people worldwide are infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan that causes Chagas disease. Endemic in 21 Latin American countries, the disease can be transmitted by vector insects called triatomines — also known as “kissing bugs” —, foods or beverages contaminated with th ... more

Social Science in Humanitarian Action Key considerations: Ebola preparedness and readiness in Goma, DRC

Peyton, D.; I. Gercama and J. Bedford Social Science in Humanitarian Action: A Communication for Development Platform (2019) C1

This brief summarises key considerations about the social, political and economic context of Goma in relation to the outbreak of Ebola in the DRC as of March 2019. Goma is the administrative capital of North Kivu province and a major urban centre in the Great Lakes Region. The city is home to an est ... more

Response analysis and response choice in food security crises: a roadmap

Daniel Maxwell, Heather Stobaugh, John Parker and Megan McGlinchy ODI (2013)