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ORB mPowering

mPowering Health (2016) CC

Connecting Frontline Health Workers to resources and each other to expand their knowledge, organize content into courses, and share their learning with the community. ORB offers frontline health workers and trainers access to quality assured openly licensed content that can be used on mobile device ... more

Guidelines for the prevention of deformities in Polio

World Health Organization (1991)

These guidelines provide health workers with information needed to educate families of children with polio to help them to understand the disease, prevent deformities and assist the children's growth and development in the best way possible

Surgical site infection prevention recommendations: Preoperative Period

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO

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First Aid in armed conflicts and other situations of violence

International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC (2006)

A practical manual presenting the specific knowledge, skills and practices that First Aiders should have to act safely and effectively when caring for people caught up in armed conflicts and other situations of violence, such as internal disturbances and tensions.

IATT paediatric ARV formulary and limited-use list: 2016 update

Inter-Agency Task Team (IATT) for prevention and treatment of HIV infection in pregnant women, mother and children (2016) C_WHO

NGO Safety and Security Training Project: How to Create Effective Security Training for NGOs

Persaud, C. European Interagency Security Forum (EISF) and InterAction (2014) C2

The NGO Safety and Security Training Report provides a narrative of the research findings, an updated curriculum, and guidance tools for training. It is based on extensive research and interviews with members of the NGO community. The report draws upon existing training materials, community consulta ... more

Manual for developing national malaria strategic plans

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Africa (2019) C_WHO

The aim of the framework is to provide guidance to Member States and partners on region-specific priority actions towards the goals, targets and milestones of the GTS. The central pillar of the framework is the adoption of programme phasing and transitioning, aimed at facilitating a tailored approac ... more

Family Planning. Blended Learning Module for the Health Extension Programme

OpenLearn Create UNICEFAMREF; Ministry of Health, Ethiopia (2010) CC

You can also register into a free online course https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/course/view.php?id=13

In Control - A Practical Guide for Civilian Experts Working in Crisis Management Missions

Center for International Peace Operations (2016) CC

Hands-on information and practical advice for everyday life and work in the field as well as background information on crisis management structures in international organizations lie at the heart of the new handbook. It has been developed in the realm of Europe’s New Training Initiative for Civili ... more

Inter-Agency Field Manual On Reproductive Health in Humanitarian Settings (Arabic Version)

Inter-agency Working Group on Reproductive Health in Crises (2018) C1

Revision for Field Review

National Guideline For Neonatal Care and Establishment Of Neonatal Care Unit

Ministry Of Health Community, Development,Gender, Elderly And Children, the United Republic Of Tanzania (2019) CC

The National Guideline for Neonatal Care and Establishment of Neonatal Care Unit aims to provide health workers with all basics and necessary knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care at the most vulnerable period in a newborn’s life. This guideline will be available to all health facilitie ... more

2014 Facility Assessment for Reproductive Health Commodities and Services

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Health and Sports, Department of Medical Research, Department of Public Health, Department of Medical Care, UNFPA (2015) C1

A cross-sectional descriptive study design covering all states and regions was undertaken to:
1) To assess availability, utilization and supply chain management system for RH commodities at different levels of health facilities,
2) To assess quality of RH services with emphasis on family ... more

Cervical Cancer Control in India
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ecancer Education; National Cancer Crid, India (2019) CC

A new e-learning course has just been released, aimed at healthcare professionals working with patients in India exploring HPV screening and vaccination, assessment and diagnosis of cervical cancer, and palliative care for patients with advanced cervical cancer. The course was developed by ecancer i ... more

State of the world's sanitation: An urgent call to transform sanitation for better health, environments, economies and societies. Summary

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

For the first time WHO and UNICEF bring together the data on sanitation coverage and investment, and how it impacts health, economies, and the environment. Citing evidence on what works from successful countries and global guidelines, WHO and UNICEF call for strong government leadership and investme ... more

Anaesthesia And Perioperative Care

Mark Newton Stella A. Eguma Olamide O. Dairo (2010) C2

Chapter 10 of Pediatric Surgery: This chapter provides an overview of some of the challenges when providing anaesthesia care for children in Africa. The chapter reviews the cardiac, respiratory, and renal differences of children in comparison to adults. Additionally, it addresses preoperative asses ... more

Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPMS)
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Child Protection Working Group (2019) CC

The Child Protection handbook provides a synthesis of good practice and learning and enables better advocacy and communication on child protection risks, needs and responses. Standards addressing child protection needs cover core work areas and critical issues. Those addressing strategy relate to ca ... more

Preparing Ampicillin and Gentamicin

Global Health Media Project (2016) CC

This video shows how to prepare and draw up ampicillin and gentamicin for injection for a young baby.

Managing stress in humanitarian workers
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Antares Foundation (2012) C1

Guidelines for good practice. 3rd edition The Guidelines for Good Practice are intended to help organizations define their own needs in relation to stress management and develop their own staff care system. The process will be different for each organization. National and international agencies, bi ... more

Gestión del estrés en trabajadores humanitarios

Antares Foundation (2012) C1

Guía de buenas prácticas.Tercera edición Las directrices se organizan en torno a ocho principios clave que corresponden al curso del contrato de un funcionario. El diagrama adjunto representa los principios de forma visual. Cada principio cuenta con indicadores y comentarios de apoyo, así como ... more

Working together to promote health. WHO Tanzania Annual Report 2017

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Africa (2018) C_WHO

It provides insight into WHO’s work that aims to improve the health of the people of the United Republic of Tanzania in collaboration with key stakeholders.