COVID-19 outbreak is associated with the generation of many types of infectious wastes, including infected masks, gloves and other protective equip...ment, together with a higher volume of general waste of the same nature.
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The intent of these guidelines is to develop a holistic, coordinated, proactive and technology driven strategy for management of biological disaste...rs through a culture of prevention, mitigation and preparedness to generate a prompt and effective response in the event of an emergency. The document contains comprehensive guidelines for preparedness activities, biosafety and biosecurity measures, capacity development, specialised health care and laboratory facilities, strengthening of the existing legislative/
regulatory framework, mental health support, response, rehabilitation and recovery, etc. It specifically lays down the approach for implementation of the guidelines by the central ministries/departments, states, districts and other stakeholders, in a time bound manner.
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Infection Prevention and Control Programmes
January 2020
National Guidelines on Nutrition, Care, Support, and Treatment (NCST) for Adolescents and Adults
These guidelines are intended to:
• Establish a consistent set ...ght medbox">of nutrition interventions and recommendations aimed at managing and preventing undernutrition and overnutrition in adolescents and adults, with a focus on people with HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) patients.
• Provide simple and clear guidance to service providers and managers on how to implement the nutrition interventions and recommendations at the various health care delivery contact points.
• Provide a framework for policymakers and development partners to use when planning nutrition interventions for adolescent and adults.
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A GUIDE FOR HEALTH WORKERS AND AUTHORITIES IN NIGERIA
Accessed November 2, 2017