The effective vaccine management (EVM) workshop, jointly organized by WHO and UNICEF, was attended by participants from 13 countries, who reviewed the various EVM benchmarks, identified the gaps in policies, guidelines, SOPs and job aids, and developed respective country action plans to fill these g...aps. This meeting report outlines the proceedings and outcomes of the workshop conducted in Bangkok, Thailand, in December 2024
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The article discusses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as a common but under-recognized occupational disease. While smoking is the main cause, occupational exposure to vapors, gases, dusts, and fumes (VGDF) significantly contributes to the development and progression of COPD. Epidemiolog...ical studies indicate that up to 14% of COPD cases are attributable to occupational factors. The article highlights the need for better physician training in obtaining occupational exposure histories and emphasizes early diagnosis to prevent disease progression. Additionally, it stresses the importance of collaboration among general practitioners, respiratory specialists, and occupational health professionals to reduce the health and socio-economic impact of COPD.
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Significant progress has been made in the eradication of three priority diseases in the African Region, as a result of extensive collaboration between the Regional Office, WHO country offices and countries. For example, in August 2020, the region was certified free of wild poliovirus. In the area of... neglected tropical diseases, Guinea worm disease is on the verge of eradication, and 12 member states are within reach of being certified as having eradicated yaws by the end of this year.
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Asthma is a very commom condition. It cannot be cured, but can controlled with effective medication, good technique, and good monitoring by the patients are having no or few symptoms, no attacks needingg hospital visits and no or little emergency reliever medication use. Another way of assessing ast...hma control is to do tests that measure the function of your lungs. These tests are sometimes also done to help with the diagnosis of asthma.
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The GAAPP (Global Allergy and Asthma Patient Platform) website provides information on COPD, explaining its symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and proper management to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The platform aims to suppo...rt and educate individuals with COPD and other respiratory conditions, highlighting preventive measures and treatment approaches.
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The article investigates the effectiveness and challenges of remote monitoring systems for chronic respiratory diseases, focusing on COPD and asthma. It reviews various technologies and their potential to improve patient outcomes through better symptom tracking, medication adherence, and early detec...tion of exacerbations. The study highlights that while remote monitoring has significant potential, challenges such as data accuracy, patient compliance, and integration with existing healthcare systems remain. The authors call for further research to standardize and validate remote monitoring tools and emphasize the need for patient-centric approaches to enhance engagement and adherence.
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This video is meant to train the public on how to use some of the devices for delivery of asthma medications.
The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Diabetes Compact (GDC) was created as a global initiative to improve diabetes prevention and care, and to contribute to the global targets to reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases by one-third by 2030.
The "Global mapping report on multisectoral actions to strengthen the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions" by the WHO provides insights into how different countries are implementing multisectoral approaches to address NCDs and mental health issues. ...It highlights the importance of collaboration across sectors—such as health, education, finance, and urban planning—to tackle risk factors like tobacco use, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and harmful alcohol use. The report categorizes actions into four pillars: governance, leadership, operational practices, and resources. It showcases examples from various countries and calls for improved multisectoral efforts to reduce the global burden of NCDs and enhance mental health outcomes.
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The "Regional Action Plan 2017–2030: Towards a Malaria-Free South-East Asia Region" by the World Health Organization (WHO) outlines a strategic framework to eliminate malaria in the 11 countries of the WHO South-East Asia Region by 2030. It focuses on reducing transmission, particularly of Plasmod...ium falciparum and P. vivax, addressing multidrug resistance, improving surveillance, and ensuring universal access to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The plan sets clear objectives and milestones and emphasizes strong governance, cross-border collaboration, community involvement, and sustainable financing to achieve and maintain a malaria-free status across the region.
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Todos los países de la Región de las Américas en los que la malaria es endémica han asumido el reto de eliminar la enfermedad y de poner en marcha medidas para orientar sus programas y estrategias de salud en esa dirección. En este manual se explica cómo ejecutar las medidas con vistas a logra...r la eliminación de la malaria y prevenir su restablecimiento, mediante el aumento de la intensidad y la calidad de las medidas, la reorientación de las iniciativas, la reducción de los retrasos que favorecen la transmisión y un monitoreo adecuado que permita ajustar las intervenciones. En este sentido, se propone como primer paso estratificar el territorio —de modo que se puedan planificar y priorizar las intervenciones y grupos de población— para, a continuación, aplicar una medida de diagnóstico, tratamiento, investigación y respuesta como estrategia clave dirigida a hacer efectiva la eliminación de la enfermedad y a prevenir su restablecimiento en todos los estratos. Además, el documento trata de hacer operativo el concepto de vigilancia, como intervención promovida por la Organización Mundial de la Salud a través de la Estrategia Técnica Mundial contra la Malaria 2016-2030, y destaca la importancia de que las comunidades tengan acceso al diagnóstico y el tratamiento tempranos. Por último, en el manual también se incluyen aspectos de gestión y monitoreo que deben tenerse en cuenta para la eliminación de los focos de transmisión.
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Le flyer „MMV Strategy“ présente la stratégie de la Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) pour lutter contre le paludisme. Il met en avant les objectifs clés de l'organisation, qui se concentre sur la recherche et le développement de nouveaux médicaments antipaludiques. Le document décrit le...s efforts pour améliorer l'accès aux traitements de qualité, soutenir les partenariats mondiaux, et accélérer l'innovation dans la lutte contre le paludisme, avec un accent particulier sur les populations à risque élevé.
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Le Plan d’action pour l’élimination du paludisme 2021-2025 a été élaboré en consultation avec les pays et les partenaires régionaux comme cadre de référence pour orienter les efforts nationaux et les contributions des donateurs et partenaires dans le but d’éliminer la maladie dans la ...Région des Amériques. Le plan souscrit aux objectifs et aux piliers de la Stratégie technique mondiale de lutte contre le paludisme 2016-2030 adoptée par l’OMS, et présente également des éléments clés pour relever les défis spécifiques à la Région.
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O Plano de ação para a eliminação da malária 2021-2025 foi desenvolvido em consulta com países e parceiros regionais como um marco de referência para orientar os esforços dos países e as contribuições de doadores e parceiros em prol da eliminação desta doença nas Américas. O plano sub...screve às metas e aos pilares da Estratégia técnica mundial para o paludismo 2016-2030, da Organização Mundial da Saúde, ao mesmo tempo em que apresenta elementos essenciais para enfrentar os desafios específicos da região.
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Le plan stratégique de la RBM Partnership to End Malaria pour 2021-2025 présente les priorités stratégiques du partenariat mondial visant à éliminer le paludisme. Le document se concentre sur trois objectifs stratégiques principaux : optimiser les programmes régionaux et nationaux, maximiser... le financement et faciliter le déploiement de nouveaux produits et stratégies. Le plan met l'accent sur la collaboration multisectorielle, en exploitant les partenariats au niveau mondial, régional et national pour lutter efficacement contre le paludisme. Il souligne également l'importance du partage de données, du plaidoyer et de la communication pour garantir que le paludisme reste une priorité en matière de santé. Le document met aussi en lumière les défis posés par la pandémie de COVID-19 et la nécessité de maintenir l'élan dans la lutte contre le paludisme.
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The guidelines are primarily intended for health-care professionals working in first- or second-level health-care facilities, including emergency, inpatient and outpatient services. They are also directed at policy-makers, health-care planners and programme managers, academic institutions, non-gover...nmental and civil society organizations to inform capacity-building, teaching and research agendas.
Web annex A provides the quantitative evidence reports, Web annex B summarizes the qualitative and economic evidence and Web annex C presents the Evidence-to-Decision frameworks.
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The guidelines are primarily intended for health-care professionals working in first- or second-level health-care facilities, including emergency, inpatient and outpatient services. They are also directed at policy-makers, health-care planners and programme managers, academic institutions, non-gover...nmental and civil society organizations to inform capacity-building, teaching and research agendas.
Web annex A provides the quantitative evidence reports, Web annex B summarizes the qualitative and economic evidence and Web annex C presents the Evidence-to-Decision frameworks.
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The guidelines are primarily intended for health-care professionals working in first- or second-level health-care facilities, including emergency, inpatient and outpatient services. They are also directed at policy-makers, health-care planners and programme managers, academic institutions, non-gover...nmental and civil society organizations to inform capacity-building, teaching and research agendas.
Web annex A provides the quantitative evidence reports, Web annex B summarizes the qualitative and economic evidence and Web annex C presents the Evidence-to-Decision frameworks.
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The guidelines are primarily intended for health-care professionals working in first- or second-level health-care facilities, including emergency, inpatient and outpatient services. They are also directed at policy-makers, health-care planners and programme managers, academic institutions, non-gover...nmental and civil society organizations to inform capacity-building, teaching and research agendas.
Web annex A provides the quantitative evidence reports, Web annex B summarizes the qualitative and economic evidence and Web annex C presents the Evidence-to-Decision frameworks.
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