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HIV/AIDS - Addressing the mental health needs of affected children and families

T. D. Benton; A. Lachman; S. Seedat IACAPAP (2013) C2

Psychatry & Pediatrics Chapter I.3

Guidance Note on Health Disaster Risk Management with Indigenous Peoples

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2019) C_WHO

For centuries, indigenous peoples around the world have used their traditional knowledge to prepare for, cope with and survive disasters. Their methods and practices originated within their communities and have been maintained and passed down over generations. Until recently, policy makers have larg ... more

2017 Guidelines for Arterial Hypertension Management in Primary Health Care in Portuguese Language Countries

Moraes de Oliveira, G et al (2017) CC

This article unites the latest guidelines on the management of arterial hypertension in primary health care in Portuguese speaking countries including Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, São Tomé e Príncipe, Cape Verde, among others.

Baby Friendly Community Initiative. A Training Manual for Community Health Volunteers (c-BFCI)

Ministry of Health, Kenya; UNICEF; World Health Organization WHO Ministry of Health, Kenya; UNICEF; World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

The community-BFCI (c-BFCI) manual has been developed to facilitate training of CHVs and stakeholders providing nutrition sensitive services at community level. The manual covers a wide range of topics: basic nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, Breast Milk Substitutes Act, gro ... more

Guidelines for Warehousing Health Commodities [1st ed.] (Burmese Version)

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Health and Sports (2016) C1

Translation of the 1st ed., 2003
These guidelines were written for anyone trying to meet and solve the challenges of operating a warehouse today. They are an important reference tool for managers and staff, whether they are constructing a new warehouse, implementing a new warehouse syste ... more

Health Care Waste Management Guideline
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Government of Nepal,Ministry of Health and Population, Department of Health Services (2014) C1

Basic Package of Health and Social Welfare Services for Liberia

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Liberia (2008) C1

Engaging all health care providers in TB control

Stop TB Partnership, World Health Organization (2006) C_WHO

Guidance on Implending Publi-Private Mix Approaches

Myanmar National Health Plan 2017-2021

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Health and Sports (2016) C1

The National Health Plan (NHP) aims to strengthen the country’s health system and pave the way towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC),choosing a ... more

Health systems resilience in managing the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons from 28 countries

Haldane, V., De Foo, C., Abdalla, S.M. et al. (2021) C1

Nat Med (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-021-01381-y

Water and planetary health. Protecting the lifeblood of human civilisation

Macklin, M. (2019) C2

Water is the lifeblood of planetary health and human civilisation. As a critical source of fresh water, rivers underpin civilisations, past and present. However, rivers constantly change in response to environmental and human pressures. Protecting g ... more

Northeast Nigeria Health Sector - Humanitarian Response Strategy 2025 - 2027 (December 2024)

Government of Nigeria; Health Cluster; World Health Organization WHO (2024) CC

The protracted humanitarian situation in northeastern Nigeria, particularly in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) States, remains a concern due to ongoing insecurity, displacement, food insecurity, disease outbreaks, and climate-related shocks. To address these complex challenges, the ... health sector has developed a comprehensive humanitarian response strategy aligned with the three States Development plans, Durable Solutions for the Population Displacement Plan, and the Humanitarian Need Response Plan for 2025. This strategy aims to reduce morbidity and mortality among crisisaffected populations by ensuring timely, equitable, and effective delivery of lifesaving health services, while strengthen the resilience of health system and enhancing local and national capacities for sustainable health response in protracted emergency. Supported by an in-depth analysis of the ongoing health humanitarian response using the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) methodology, the strategy is guided by three key objectives: 1. Provide access to lifesaving interventions and sustain an effective response to the prolonged health emergency. 2. Prevent, mitigate, and prepare for health risks from all hazards and respond to all health emergencies. 3. Advance the primary health care approach and essential health system capacities for universal health coverage. To achieve these objectives, the strategy employs the “Five C” framework which refers to: • Collaborative Surveillance: Enhancing collaborative efforts for effective monitoring. • Community Protection: Implementing community-based protection measures. • Safe and Scalable Care: Ensuring care that is both secure and scalable. • Access to Countermeasures: Facilitating access to necessary countermeasures. • Emergency Coordination: Coordinating emergency responses efficiently. These proactive approaches are designed to be more anticipatory and preemptive rather than reactive, aiming to meet the needs of the crisis-affected population by providing lifesaving interventions, enhancing preventive and anticipatory actions, and ensuring the resilience of the health system. All actions are guided by International Humanitarian Standards and the Humanitarian Principles. The implementation of the health humanitarian response strategy will involve collaboration with local authorities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international organizations. The strategy emphasizes localization and resource mobilization, efficient logistics and supply chain management, mainstreaming protection, and the deployment and training of healthcare workers. Continuous monitoring and periodic evaluation will ensure the effectiveness of the response. Cross-sector collaboration with sectors such as WASH, Nutrition, Education, and Protection will be crucial to enhance the quality and reach of health interventions. Additionally, sustainability and transition approaches will ensure long-term health outcomes and benefits, bridging the gap from humanitarian to development efforts. By adopting this comprehensive approach, the humanitarian response in northeastern Nigeria, particularly in BAY States, can be effectively guided, ultimately reducing the suffering of affected populations. more

Communicable Diseases: Part 4 Other Diseases of Public Health Importance and Surveillance.

HEAT, UNICEF, Open University, AMREF Ministry of Health, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (2015) C1

Blended Learning Modulef or the Health Extension Programme In this study session, you will learn about the general features of faeco-oraldiseases: the main types commonly found in Ethiopia, their general symptomsand signs, how to treat mild cases a ... more

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Policy 2017-2022

United Nations Population Fund UNFPA, Ministry of Health Malawi Ministry of Health Malawi (2017) CC

The revision of the SRHR Policy is based on the results of the analysis of the implementation process of the past policy, which has provided evidence to ensure that the revised policy is relevant and effective. The revision has also been done with the participation of all national stakeholders who ... more

National Neonatal Health Strategy and Guidelines for Bangladesh

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (2009) C1

Is compassion essential for quality health care?

The Task Force for Global Health, Focus Area for compassion & Ethics (2020) CC

The Lancet Nigeria Commission: investing in health and the future of the nation

Abubakar, I.; et al. (2022) CC

Lancet 2022; 399: 1155–200 Published Online March 15, 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/ S0140-6736(21)02488-0

Kenya: Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Community Health Services (2014-2018)

Ministry of Health, Kenya; Community Health Services Unit (2014) C1

Fit for women? Safe and decent PPE for women health and care workers

Women for Global Health WGH (2021) CC

One of the many gender inequities in the health and care workforce that COVID-19 has exposed is around the fit and design of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The rapid onset and scale of COVID-19 led to shortages of PPE in most countries, causin ... more