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World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
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Understanding human rights WHO QualityRights training to act, unite and empower for mental health (P I L O T V E R S I O N)

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
This document has been developed to provide training and guidance to be able to understand what are human rights, what human rights mean for people’s lives, as well as the actions that can be taken by individuals and groups to respect and promote ... more
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Working with Children in Unstable Situations: Principles and Concepts to Guide Psychosocial Responses

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) (2003)
This document is designed to provide UNICEF staff and UNICEF partner staff with principles and concepts that can assist them to respond to the psychosocial needs of children in natural disasters and social emergencies such as armed conflict and othe ... more
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Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Chagas disease
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World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
This document focuses on making recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of Chagas disease, an infection caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan agent of a systemic parasitic disease. Methodology: These clinical practice guidelines were pr ... more
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COVID-19: Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine research

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
This document updates the earlier version published in April 2020. In recent weeks, information on the potential use of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of people with COVID-19 has been disseminated in academic journals and public ... more
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Catholic Social Training on Migration

Rowlands, A. Durham University (2018) C2
a) the background to the development of the Church social teaching on migration b) some of the additional resources that lie within the wider social tradition that might help us think theologically about migration in the current context c) brief c ... more
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Survey Tool and Guidance: Rapid, simple, flexible behavioural insights on COVID-19

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
This document provides guidance to Member States in the WHO European Region that wish to conduct behavioural insights studies related to COVID-19. Studies can be used to monitor public knowledge, risk perceptions, behaviours and trust with the overa ... more
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Infection prevention and control and preparedness for COVID-19 in healthcare settings - sixth update 9 February 2021

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC (2021) C1
This document aims to provide guidance to healthcare facilities and healthcare providers in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) and the United Kingdom (UK) on preparedness and infection prevention and control (IPC) measures for the ma ... more
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Leprosy/Hansen disease: Contact tracing and post-exposure prophylaxis
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World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
This document provides guidance on how to implement contact screening and chemoprophylaxis with single-dose rifampicin. The contents are logically ordered: counselling and obtaining consent, identification and listing of index case, listing of conta ... more
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Reopening schools in Latin America and the Caribbean: key points, challenges, and dilemmas to plan a safe return to in-person classes

Inter-American Development Bank IDB, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO (2021) C1
The document presents an assessment developed by both institutions as a contribution to the prioritization of education in national response plans to the health emergency and future recovery strategies. "Countries have deployed various response and ... more
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Guide for the preparation of a risk communication strategy for COVID-19 vaccines: A Resource for the countries of the Americas

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2021) C_WHO
This document facilitate the preparation of a risk communication and community engagement strategy for vaccination against COVID-19. Its goal is to help to strengthen the communication and planning capacities of the ministries or secretariats of he ... more
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Centering communities in pandemic preparedness and response

The Independent Panel (2021) CC
Background paper 10 The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response May 2021
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Human Rights Dimensions of the COVID-19 Pandemic

J. Bueno de Mesquita; A. Kapilashrami; B. Mason Meier The Independent Panel (2021) CC
Background paper 11 The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response May 2021
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Social and Economic Impact of COVID-19

E. Levy Yeyati; F. Filippini The Independent Panel (2021) CC
Background paper 13 The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response May 2021
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Best Practice Guidelines: Effective Skin and Wound Management of Non-Complex Burns

Wounds International (2014) CC
This document is a practical guide to the management of burn injuries for healthcare professionals everyhwere who are non-burn specialistsi
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Development of a checklist for implementing rural pathways to train and support health workers in low and middle income countries

O’Sullivan BG., Chater AB, Bingham A., et al. (2020) CC
This document presents an evidence-informed Checklist for implementing rural pathways to train and support the rural health workforce in low and middle income countries (LMIC). Rural areas are the most underserviced around the world.
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Expanding the Single-Visit Approach for Cervical Cancer Prevention: Successes and Lessons From Burkina Faso

Ouedraogo Y., Furlane G., Fruhauf T. et al. Global Health: Science and Practice (2018) CC
Background: Cervical cancer accounts for 23% of cancer incidence and 22% of cancer mortality among women in Burkina Faso. These proportions are more than 2 and 5 times higher than those of developed countries, respectively. Before 2010, cervical can ... more
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Methods for the detection and characterisation of SARS-CoV-2 variants: second update, 21 June 2022

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Europe (2022) C_WHO
This document aims to provide interim guidance for microbiology and virology experts, other laboratory professionals, laboratory managers, infectious disease programme managers, public health professionals and other stakeholders that provide primary ... more
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Ending the neglect to attain the sustainable development goals: a rationale for continued investment in tackling neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030

World Health Organization (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
This document sets out, therefore, to explain the socioeconomic value of investing in the fight against NTDs and highlights priorities for global investment attention. Our work was guided by the need not only for additional funding and funders but ... more
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Quality and safety practices for malaria rapid testing services

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This document is a guide defining requirements for quality and safety for malaria rapid diagnostic testing services to safeguard the quality of the results, the safety of the operators and patients and that of the environment for use by national mal ... more
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Vetting and registration of volunteers and volunteer organisations supporting the Ukraine refugee response

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR (2022) C2
This document provides guidance to host States on the vetting and registration of volunteers and volunteer organisations. It also provides guidance to UN, NGO and other civil society actors on how they can support and complement State efforts throug ... more
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Vetting and Registration of Volunteers and Volunteer Organizations Supporting the Ukraine Refugee Response (December 2022)

UN Refugee Agency UNHCR (2023) C1
This document provides guidance to host States on the vetting and registration of volunteers and volunteer organisations. It also provides guidance to UN, NGO and other civil society actors on how they can support and complement State ef-forts thro ... more
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Accelerating anaemia reduction: a comprehensive framework for action

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
This document is an output of a WHO cross-programme initiative aiming to improve the prevention, diagnosis and management of anaemia and thereby accelerate reduction in its prevalence. It comes at an important time, midway through the era of the Sus ... more
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Politique pour l’amélioration de la santé mentale

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
Ce document présente une politique pour orienter et soutenir les États Membres de l’Organisation panaméricaine de la Santé, ainsi que le Bureau sanitaire panaméricain, dans leur coopération technique visant à améliorer la santé mentale en ... more
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Policy for Improving Mental Health

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
This document presents a policy to guide and support Member States of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Pan American Sanitary Bureau (PASB) in their technical cooperation to improve mental health as a priority for advancing health, ... more
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Screening for cardiovascular disease risk and subsequent management in low and middle income countries: challenges and opportunities

Bovet, P.; Chiolero, A.; Paccaud, F. et al. Public Health Reviews (2015) CC
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), mainly heart attack and stroke, is the leading cause of premature mortality in low and middle income countries (LMICs). Identifying and managing individuals at high risk of CVD is an important strategy to ... more
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Type 2 diabetes in adults

National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICE) National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICE) (2023) CC2
The document provides the NICE Quality Standard for managing Type 2 diabetes in adults (QS209). It outlines evidence-based recommendations for preventing Type 2 diabetes, structured education, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), medication such as ... more
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Diabetes in children and young people

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2022) CC2
The document "Diabetes in Children and Young People" by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) provides quality standards for the diagnosis, management, and support of diabetes in children and adolescents.
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Exploring equity and inclusion in Malawi’s National Disability Mainstreaming Strategy and Implementation Plan

Ebuenyi, I.D.; Smith, E.M.; Munthali, A. et al. International Journal for Equity in Health (2021) CC
Background Equity and inclusion are important principles in policy development and implementation. The aim of this study is to explore the extent to which equity and inclusion were considered in the development of Malawi’s National Disability Mai ... more
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General Assembly: Progress on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases

United Nations Secretary-General United Nations General Assembly (2017) C_WHO
The document, "Progress on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases," reports on global efforts to reduce the impact of NCDs, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases, following the commitments made at ... more
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Integrating the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and sexual and reproductive health programmes

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The WHO document "Integrating the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and sexual and reproductive health programmes: implementation guidance" provides a framework for integrating noncommunicable diseases (NC ... more
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Prevalence, severity and risk factors for asthma in school-going adolescents in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Mphahlele, R.; Lesosky, M.; Masekela, R. BMJ Open Respiratory Research (2023) CC
Background Asthma remains highly prevalent, with more severe symptoms in low-income to middle-income countries (LMICs) compared with high-income countries. Identifying risk factors for severe asthma symptoms can assist with improving outcomes. We ... more
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City-level monitoring guidance for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and injuries

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
The guidance document provides a set of indicators for assessing the status of development, implementation and monitoring of key policy interventions for prevention and control of NCDs and injuries. It promotes city-level evidence based decision-mak ... more
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List of key WHO-recommended maternal and newborn health commodities

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
This document provides a list of key WHO-recommended maternal and newborn health commodities and aims to accelerate progress towards the SDGs. It consolidates the key and enabling commodities from existing WHO guidelines on maternal and newborn heal ... more
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Cholera Outbreak Response
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World Health Organization (2004) C_WHO
Document available in English, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese and Swahili. For other languages check also: http://www.who.int/cholera/publications/OutbreakAssessment/en/
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Addressing the Needs of Women Affected by Armed Conflict

Charlotte Lindsey-Curtet, Florence Tercier Holst-Roness and Letitia Anderson ICRC (2004)
An ICRC Guidance Document
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Manual for the Development and Assessment of National Viral Hepatitis Plans

Joe Schofield, Sarah Hess, Bandana Malhotra et al. World Health Organization (WHO) (2015)
A Provisional Document. The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance to public health professionals tasked with managing a response to viral hepatitis. As every country’s needs are different with respect to its epidemiology and the current le ... more
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Ghana: GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY MONITORING OF MEDICINAL PRODUCTS

Food and Drug Authority (FDA), Ghana (2016) C2
Document No. : FDA/SMC/SMD/GL-SMP/2015/05 | These guidelines are for information, guidance and strict compliance by Marketing Authorization Holders and Local Representatives of regulated products to help in the continuous safety monitoring of prod ... more
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GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING CLINICAL TRIALS OF MEDICINES, FOOD SUPPLEMENTS, VACCINES AND MEDICAL DEVICES IN GHANA

Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Ghana (2013) C1
Document No. : FDA/SMC/CTD/GL-CCT/2013/01
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Preferred product characteristics for personal protective equipment for the health worker on the frontline responding to viral hemorrhagic fevers in tropical climates
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World Health Organization (2018) C_WHO
The scope of this PPC document is to serve as a guide to address the unmet public health need for a PPE system that protects the HW-F in tropical climate s while caring for patients and providing heavy duty essential health services. The charact ... more
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UN-Water GLAAS TrackFin Initiative: tracking financing to sanitation, hygiene and drinking-water at national level

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
This guidance document sets out a methodology to identify and track financing to the WASH sector in a coherent and consistent manner across several countries. It is designed to help countries track financing to the WASH sector on a regular and compa ... more
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National Policy and Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery Services

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ministry of Public Health (2011) C1
Draft May 2011
The first ever nursing and midwifery services policy document in the history of MoPH was developed with the following aims:
1. Create a positive environment for Nursing and Midwifery Policy and Practice
2. Promote educa ... more
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Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition in children: Working towards results at scale

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) (2015)
The objectives of this guidance document are to:
1. Strengthen the capacity of country teams to effectively scale up and manage programmes to address severe acute malnutrition
2. Extend the geographic reach of quality treatment for SAM to ... more
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Water, sanitation and hygiene in healthcare facilities: practical steps to achieve universal access to quality care

World Health Organization WHO, Unicef (2019) C_WHO
Purpose of this document: to present eight practical steps that Member States can take at the national and sub-national level to improve WASH in health care facilities
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Protecting the blood supply during infectious disease outbreaks: guidance for national blood services

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
This guidance document has been produced by WHO to assist blood services in the development of national plans to respond to any emerging infectious threats to the sufficiency or safety of the blood supply, whether from an existing infectious agent t ... more
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Informing vaccination programs: a guide to the design and conduct of dengue serosurveys

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
In this document, recommendations are provided on designing and implementing a cross-sectional serosurvey using school-based sampling to estimate age-specific DENV seroprevalence to inform a country’s national dengue vaccination program. The ... more
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Guidance on operational microplanning for COVID-19 vaccination

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
This publication is a companion document to the NDVP National Deployment and Vaccination Plans guidance, which provides a framework for countries to develop their national strategies. As countries face challenges with erratic vaccine supplies, use ... more
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Guidelines For The Management Of Conditions Specifically Related To Stress

World Health Organization WHO (2013) C_WHO
Objectives and scope of the document This document was developed to provide recommended management strategies for problems and disorders that are specifically related to the occurrence of a major s ... more
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Zika virus and safety of substances of human origin – A guide for preparedness activities in Europe

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (2016) CC
The objective of this document is to guide the preparation and implementation of national preparedness plans for the safety of substances of human origin during outbreaks of Zika virus infection, both in affected and non-affected areas.
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Isoniazid Preventive Therapy for the Prevention of Tuberculosis in People Living with HIV/AIDS

L. Hart fhi 360 (2011) C2
Moving avidence into action This document is part of a series of briefs for health program managers interested in implementing evidence-based programs. With a special emphasis on underutilized interventions, they present evidence on programs that w ... more
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Engaging Men and Boys for Gender Equality and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. A tool for Action.

Promundo, UNFPA (2016)
This tool is a living document that provides guidance on good partnership practices that promote strong relationships between civil society organizations and government representatives on engaging men and boys in gender equality and sexual ... more
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A practical guide to auditing water safety plans

World Health Organization (WHO) (2016) C_WHO
The WHO/IWA document A practical guide to auditing water safety plans provides guidance on developing and implementing a WSP auditing scheme, covering such topics as the aim and role of auditing, auditor training and certification, audit crit ... more
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DRR Working Group Strategic Framework 2013–2018

DRR [Disaster Risk Reduction] Working Group Myanmar (2014) C1
The changes occurring in Myanmar highlight the need to have a robust DRR network that can support the Government as well as the communities in their efforts to build a resilient Myanmar. To this end, the DRR WG devised and facilitated a multi-stakeholder process aiming to develop its Strategic Frame ... more
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Institutional Arrangements for Disaster Management in Myanmar

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) (2009) C1
The purpose of this document is to provide a comprehensive overview of existing institutional arrangement for disaster management in Myanmar at all levels with an aim to make information available to all stakeholders involved in disaster risk manage ... more
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Minimum requirements for infection prevention and control programmes

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
The purpose of this document is to present and promote the minimum requirements for IPC programmes at the national and health care facility level, identified by expert consensus according to available evidence and in the context of the WHO core comp ... more
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Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and considerations during severe shortages
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
23 December 2020 This document summarizes WHO recommendations for the rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in health care settings and temporary strategies during acute supply shortages. This ... more
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Standard operating procedurs for preparedness, Detection and Response to a Coronavirus (2019-nCOV) Outbreak in South Africa

health Department: Health Republic of South Africa; National Department of Health Directorate: Communicable Diseases (2020) C2
30 January 2020 This document outlines the standard operating procedures for detection and response to case/s of suspected novel coronavirus disease (2019-nCoV) in South Africa. The content of this docu ... more
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Utilisation rationnelle des équipements de protection individuelle contre la COVID-19 et éléments à considérer en cas de grave pénurie : orientations provisoires, 23 décembre 2020
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World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
23 décembre 2020 Ce document résume les recommandations de l'OMS concernant l'utilisation rationnelle des équipements de protection individuelle (EPI) dans les établissements de soins de santé et les stratégies temporaires en cas de pénurie a ... more
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Priority medical devices list for the COVID-19 response and associated technical specifications (Arab Version)
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
23 February 2021 This document describes the medical devices required for the clinical management of COVID-19, selected and prioritized according to the latest available evidence and interim guidelines. This includes: oxygen therapy, pulse oximeter ... more
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Перечень приоритетных устройств медицинского назначения для осуществления мер реагирования на COVID-19 и соответствующие технические характеристики
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
23 February 2021 This document describes the medical devices required for the clinical management of COVID-19, selected and prioritized according to the latest available evidence and interim guidelines. This includes: oxygen therapy, pulse oximeter ... more
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Plantetary Security in Search of Drivers of Violence and Conflict Part II

H. Visser, de Bruin S., Knoop J. , et al. (2019) CC
Inferences through Machine Learning.Background Report. What are the major origins and drivers of different types of conflict? Sorting out the main causes of conflict and war is difficult and often shaped by ideological believes. Even today, hist ... more
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WHO Tanzania Country Cooperation Strategy 2022-27

World Health Organization; Regional Office for Africa (2022) C_WHO
The Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) is a document to guide WHO’s work in countries. CCS is a medium-term vision for WHO’s technical cooperation with a given Member State, and supports the country's national health policy, strategy or plan. Th ... more
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Rapid field entomological assessment during yellow fever outbreaks in Africa

World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO
Methodological field approaches for scientists with a basic background in entomology to prepare and implement a yellow fever entomological assessment during outbreaks
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Standard Operating Procedures - Mycology Laboratories

Indian Council of Medical Research (2015) C1
Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance and Research Network | This document contains detail procedures on sample collection, transport, isolation, identification of fungi for the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections and antifungal susceptibility t ... more
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The impact of transition from Global Fund support to govermental funding on the sustainability of Harm Reduction programs

G. Shaw Eurasian Harm Reduction Network; ICASO (2016) C2
A case study from Albania June 2016 EHRN is grateful to all who contributed to this document, especially (in alphabetical order): Alena Alba, Program Officer, Eastern Europe and Central Asia Team, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbea ... more
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Towards intensified African Union–United Nations cooperation for the elimination of sexual and gender-based violence and protecting the health and rights of women and children in humanitarian settings

UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIVAIDS); African Union; H6 Partnership (2018) C2
Vanquishing violence and vulnerability in humanitarian settings Background paper for the joint African Union–UNAIDS (in capacity of serving Chair of H6) high-level side event at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly, 24 September 2018, at ... more
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Indicators and questions for monitoring progress on the 2021 Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS — Global AIDS Monitoring 2023

UNAIDS (2022) C_WHO
The indicators and questions in this document are designed for use by national AIDS programmes and partners to assess the state of a country’s HIV and AIDS response, and to measure progress towards achieving national HIV targets. Countries are enc ... more
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Coordinated public health surveillance between points of entry and national health surveillance systems

World Health Organization (2014)
Advising principles. The purpose of this document is to support competent authorities in charge of IHR implementation to improve national capacities for the prevention, detection and control of events, by strengthening communications and coordinatio ... more
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Sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) and HIV and AIDS linkages integration strategy and implementation plan

Ministry of Health, Gabarone, Botswana (2013) C2
The Government of Botswana’s SRH Policy Guidelines and Service Standards document provides the framework for developing a responsive strategy and an implementation plan for SRHR and HIV&AIDS Linkages and Integration. The global call on governments ... more
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Namibia: Application for Registration of a Medicine

Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) (2014) C2
Namibia guideline for submission of applications for registration of pharmaceuticals for human use in common technical document format.
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Rwanda: The National Health Research Agenda 2014-2018

Ministry of Health, Rwanda (2014) C2
This report outlines the Ministry of Health’s National Health Research Agenda in which it identifies research priorities in health. It will be implemented in the same time frame as the Health Sector Strategic Plain 2012-2018. The Ministry of Health being the implementing agency of this ... more
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Myanmar Family Planning Landscape Analysis

Jhpiego (2017) C1
This landscape analysis aims to:
1. Identify and document supportive policies and best practices in family planning program implementation
2. Assess the quality of family planning service provision
3. Propose recommendations for scali ... more
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A good start: advances in early childhood development

Bernard van Leer Foundation Bernard van Leer Foundation (2015)
Early childhood matters. This document looks at specific issues regarding the development of young children, in particular from a psychosocial perspective. It is published twice per year by the Bernard van Leer Foundation. The views expressed in E ... more
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The impact of transition from global fund support to governmental funding on the sustainability of harm reduction programs

S. Ibisevic; G. Shaw; Dr. S. Godinjak; Dr. Z. Cardaklija; et al. Eurasian Harm Reduction Network; ICASO (2016) C2
A case study from Bosnia and Herzegovina Eurasian Harm Reduction Network The case study was prepared by Samir Ibisevic, President of PROI between March and June 2016 and edited by Graham Shaw. EHRN is grateful to all who contributed to this document ... more
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Infection prevention and control during health care when coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is suspected or confirmed
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World Health Organization (WHO) (2021) C_WHO
Annex. This document is an update of a guidance published on 12 July 2021, after the review of new scientific evidence on transmission of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC). It contains updated recommendations on the use of masks and respirators ... more
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Establishing community-led monitoring of HIV services — Principles and process

UNAIDS (2021) CC
25 February 2021 This technical guidance is a living document that builds on guidelines and reports of the UNAIDS Joint Programme. The definitions contained herein are working definitions that are subject to change. Updates will also be added furth ... more
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Kenya National Infection Prevention and Control Policy for Health Care Services, Third Edition

Ministry of Health (2021) CC
The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Health, has the constitutional obligation to provide the highest level of health care for its citizens. The Ministry of Health’s review of the 2015 Policy document on infection prevention and con ... more
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Strategy to respond to antimalarial drug resistance in Africa

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
The Strategy to respond to antimalarial drug resistance in Africa is a technical and advocacy document, grounded in the best available evidence to date and aimed at minimizing the threat and impact of antimalarial drug resistance of Plasmodium falci ... more
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Harmonized health facility assessment (‎HHFA)‎: comprehensive guide

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The HHFA Comprehensive guide serves as the main reference document for planning and implementing a country HHFA. This guide will promote understanding of: What the HHFA is and the information it can and cannot provide. The HHFA modules, questionna ... more
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Considerations for implementing and adjusting public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
interim guidance, 14 June 2021 This document is intended for national authorities and decision makers in countries that have introduced large scale public health and social measures. It offers guidance for adjusting public health and social measure ... more
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Guide to Local Production: WHO-recommended Handrub Formulations
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World Health Organization WHO (2010) C_WHO
This guide to local production of WHO-recommended handrub formulations is separated into two discrete but interrelated sections: Part A provides a practical guide for use at the pharmacy bench during the actual preparation of the formulation. Users may want to display the material on the wall of ... more
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To Stay and Deliver - Good practice for humanitarians in complex security environments

Jan Egeland, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs; Adele Harmer and Abby Stoddard, Humanitarian Outcomes Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) (2011) C2
The report offers an analysis of the broader challenges to securing humanitarian action and recommends areas for improvement. This study will contribute to improving the way humanitarians ‘do business’ in complex security environments. Document ... more
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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 ... more
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Disability-inclusive social protection research in Nepal

Banks, Lena M., Walsham, Matthew and others International Centre for Evidence in Disability (2018) C1
A national overview with a case study from Tanahun district. The overall aims of this study are (1) to assess the extent to which social protection systems in Nepal address the needs of people with disabilities; and (2) to identify and document elem ... more
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CBDRR Framework Facilitator Guide

Myanmar Red Cross Society (2013) C1
The purpose of this ‘Facilitator Guidebook’ is to help the Course Coordinator deliver and document consistently high-quality CBDRR training courses.
- Module 1: Understanding the Basics: introduces the participants to the basics of CBDRR i ... more
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Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Age 6-23 Months in Myanmar: Further Analysis of the 2015-16 Demographic and Health Survey

Mya, Kyaw Swa, Aung Tin Kyaw, and Thandar Tun The DHS Program (2018) C1
DHS Working Paper No. 136
A total of 1,222 children age 6-23 months were included in this analysis. Twenty percent of children were stunted and 43% were moderately anemic. Regarding IYCF practices, only 16% of children received a minimum acceptable diet, 25% received diverse food groups, 58% were ... more
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Guidelines for malaria vector control
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World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
these guidelines are updated on 16 February 2021 Please check the new guideline here https://medbox.org/document/who-guidelines-for-malaria#GO
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Operational Guidance Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Programming for Refugee Operations

UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR (2013) C1
This operational guidance on MHPSS provides a practical orientation and tools for UNHCR country operations. It covers specific points of good practice to consider when developing MHPSS programming and offers advice on priority issues and practical difficulties, while also providing some ... more
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The malaria testing and treatment landscape in Benin

Zinsou, C.; A. Bello Cherifath ACT Watch Group  et al (2017) C1
Malar J (2017) 16:174 DOI 10.1186/s12936-017-1808-x Background: Since 2004, artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) has been the first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria in Benin. In 2016, a medicine outlet survey was implemented to inves ... more
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Fighting antimicrobial resistance - The contribution of pharmacists

International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) (2015) C2
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is a global federation of national associations of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. In order to support these associations in their fight against AMR, FIP has prepared this briefing document ... more
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COVID-19 in children and the role of school settings in COVID-19 transmission- first update

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC (2020) C1
23 Dec 2020. The aim of this document is to provide an update on the knowledge surrounding the role of children in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and the role of schools in the COVID-19 pandemic, based on the experience in the EU from August–Decem ... more
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Supported living services for mental health: promoting person-centred and rights-based approaches

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
The WHO Guidance on community mental health services: Promoting person-centred and rights-based approaches document is part of the WHO Guidance and technical packages on community mental health services set of publications. It provides a detailed de ... more
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Infection prevention and control in primary care: a toolkit of resources
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
The recently published World Health Organization (WHO) Strengthening infection prevention and control in primary care document collates existing standards, measurement and implementation approaches, and resources for infection prevention and control ... more