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Fueling an Unhealthy Future - Brief

NCD Alliance (2019) CC
Nations will more quickly transition to clean energy if they redirect government funds away from subsidising unhealthy commodities– in particular fossil fuels. Such action would reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, thereby mitigating climate change and saving lives. Countries must re ... more
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Strengthening pandemic preparedness planning for respiratory pathogens: policy brief, 27 April 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This policy brief outlines core elements that Member States are encouraged to a) develop an integrated approach to respiratory pathogen pandemic preparedness planning and b) enhance national and sub-national functional capacities for preparedness. I ... more
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WHO policy brief: Maintaining infection prevention and control measures for COVID-19 in health care facilities, 14 September 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This document aims to encourage countries to develop and implement policies to maintain and strengthen IPC programmes and measures in health care facilities in the context of the current ongoing transmission of the SARS-CoV-2, with recognition that epidemiological trends may vary and the risk of tra ... more
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WHO policy brief: Clinical management of COVID-19, 14 September 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the challenges countries face for maintaining their COVID-19 response while addressing competing public health challenges, conflicts, climate change and economic crises. WHO continues to support countries in adjusting COVID-19 strategies to reflect succ ... more
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WHO policy brief: COVID-19 testing, 14 September 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the challenges countries face for maintaining their COVID-19 response while addressing competing public health challenges, conflicts, climate change and economic crises. It remains critical for national programmes to continue to offer testing for COVI ... more
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Issue Brief

Mauder S. The MEDBOX Team (2022) CC
MEDBOX Issue Brief no.30. In diesem Issue Brief finden Sie wichtige Hintergrundsmaterialien, Dokumente zu Fragen rund um klinische Aspekte, Aufklärungsmaterialien und Materialien zum internationale ... more
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Ukraine Conflict: Impact on food security - Issue Brief

Berger, N.; The MEDBOX Team (2023) CC
The war has not only triggered the largest movement of refugees in Europe since the end of the Second World War. Its manifold effects can be seen worldwide: forexample, consumer prices have risen and, in view of blocked grain exports of wheat, barley, and maize, food security in Africa is at risk. ... more
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Physical activity and sedentary behaviour: a brief to support people living with type 2 diabetes

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
Physical activity plays an important role in the care of people living type 2 diabetes. Regular physical activity can help reduce some of the harmful effects and slow or even reverse disease progression. Being active can also reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and enhance thinking, learnin ... more
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OCHA Policy Brief on Gendered Drivers, Risks and Impacts of Food Insecurity in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (2023) CC
It is widely understood that the food insecurity crisis in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa is one of the world’s fastest growing and most neglected crises. It lacks sufficient global focus, resources and urgency. As in so many crises, women and girls are disproportionately affected and shoulder t ... more
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WFP Malawi Country Brief, April 2022

World Food Programme (2022) CC
Malawi is a small landlocked country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population expanding rapidly at 3 percent per year. With most livelihoods dependent on rainfed agriculture, the population is highly vulnerable to the effects of natural disasters, prolonged dry spells and flash floods.
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Social Protection - Budget Brief

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2023) C_UNICEF
Based on an increasing body of evidence pointing at the positive impact that social assistance has had in Malawi, the region and beyond, government is encouraged to continue investing in and supporting the expansion and comprehensiveness of social protection programmes in both rural and urban areas, ... more
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Nepal Family Health Program Technical Brief #3

USAID (2015) C1
Overview of Community-Based Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses
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HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2012-13 - A Technical Brief

NACO (2013)
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HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2014-15 A Technical Brief

National AIDS Control Organisation Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India (2015) C1
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2014 Bangladesh Health Facility Survey (BHFS) Policy Brief

NIPORT, ACPR, and ICF (2016) C2
Achieving Quality Health Care in Bangladesh: 2014 Bangladesh Health Facility Survey (BHFS)
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2018/19 Child Protection Budget Brief

UNICEF UNICEF (2019) CC
Investing in Child Protection Building Inclusive, Productive and Resilient Communities in Malawi
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INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND CHILD TRAUMA: POLICY BRIEF

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) (2017) C2
Provides policymakers and other stakeholders with an overview of intimate partner violence (IPV) and its relationship to child trauma, as well as policy-relevant and child trauma-focused recommendations to assist them in their response to intimate partner violence.
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Breastfeeding and COVID-19: Scientific brief

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
Breastfeeding is the cornerstone of infant and young child survival, nutrition and development and maternal health. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding with appropriate complementary foods for up to 2 ye ... more
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Estimating mortality from COVID-19 - Scientific brief (4 August 2020)

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
For COVID-19, as for many infectious diseases, the true level of transmission is frequently underestimated because a substantial proportion of people with the infection are undetected either because they are asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms and thus typically fail to present at healthcare fac ... more
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Asthma and COVID-19: scientific brief, 19 April 2021

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
People with asthma (PWA) generally are considered at higher risk from respiratory infections, as is seen annually with influenza. At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, PWA were widely assumed to be at increased risk from COVID-19. However, as data emerged throughout 2020, the association between a ... more
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Neurology and COVID-19: Scientific brief, 29 September 2021

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
29 September 2021
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Transforming Food Systems: Regional policy brief

United Nations UN (2021) C2
Analysis on World about Agriculture, Food and Nutrition and more; published on 23 Sep 2021 by ECA, ECLAC and 3 other organizations
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Mental health and climate change: policy brief

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
We need to be concerned about mental health in the context of climate change
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Parkinson disease: a public health approach: technical brief

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
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The Road to 2030 - Advocacy brief: Progress and challenges

World Health Organization WHO Team Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (2022) C_WHO
In January 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a new road map to address the burden of disease and death imposed by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The end of the first year of the 2021-2030 NTD road map is an opportunity to take stock of where we stand and how we plan to move fo ... more
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UN Women Humanitarian Strategy (2022–2025) In Brief

UN Women (2023) CC
This publication provides an overview of UN Women’s commitments to the humanitarian community guided by the “UN Women strategic plan 2022–2025”. It highlights areas where UN Women has a unique advantage in advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls across the humanitari ... more
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Child Death Surveillance and Response System (CDSR) Policy Brief

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of Health and Sports, UNICEF (2018) C1
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Update of recommendations on first- and second-line antiretroviral regimens - Policy Brief

World Health Organization (2019) C_WHO
HIV Treatment
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Health Guide To Switzerland - The Swiss healthcare system in brief – a guide for immigrants to Switzerland

Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz (2017) C1
Where must I go if I feel unwell or have had an accident? Is medical treatment free in Switzerland or must I pay for it? What should I do in an emergency? What types of insurance do I need? How can I protect myself from illness? Where can I find health information in my own language? The Health Guid ... more
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Coping in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina: Some brief guidance notes on stress, grief and loss for front line teams

Jones, L. International Medical Corps (2005) C1
These guidance notes on stress, grief and loss have been compiled by IMC’s Mental Health Advisor, Dr. Lynne Jones, for organizations working with Hurricane Katrina-affected populations. They represent lessons learned regarding mental health activities from IMC’s international experiences in disa ... more
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Uganda: Safeguarding Child and Maternal Health: BMAU/UNICEF Policy Brief No. 2 / 15

UNICEF (2015)
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Improving Financial Access to Health Services for the Poor in Nigeria - Brief: Community-based Health Insurance

Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria; National Health Insurance Scheme; National Primary Health Care et al. (2012) C_WHO
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The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census: Policy Brief on The Older Population

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar (2017) C1
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The Multi-Country Western Pacific Integrated HIV/tuberculosis (TB) Programme Brief

UNDP (2018) C_WHO
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Social Impact Assessment of Livelihood Promotion Programmes in Coastal Kenya - Advocacy Brief

Yvonne Kuhnke, Sellah Lusweti, Prof. Halimu Shauri & Elisabeth Wacker Technical University of Munich & CBM (2016) C1
This exploratory study carried out in Coastal Kenya by TUM - funded and supported by CBM – draws attention to monetisable social factors in the measurement of impacts of livelihood promotion. When NGOs in development cooperation try to capture the effects of livelihood promotion programmes for the ... more
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Maintaining and improving quality of care within HIV clinical services - Technical Brief

World Health Organization (2019) C_WHO
HIV Treatment
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Holding gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic: WHO policy brief, 2 August 2021

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C1
3 August 2021- Gatherings are events characterized by the concentration of people at a specific location for a specific purpose over a set period of time. The aim of this policy brief is to present WHO’s position on, and guidance in relation to, ... more
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Strengthening the health systems response to COVID-19: policy brief: recommendations for the WHO European Region (‎‎1 April 2020)‎‎

World Health Organization (Europe) (2020) C_WHO
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Commercial foods for infants and young children in the WHO European Region. Policy brief on two new reports by the WHO Regional Office for Europe

World Health OrganizationEurope (2019) C_WHO
Despite recommendations on the marketing of commercial baby and toddler foods, two new reports from WHO find widespread evidence of inappropriate promotion and poor nutritional quality of foods for infants and young children across the WHO European Region. To address these issues and help countries ... more
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COVID-19 disease in children and adolescents: Scientific brief, 29 September 2021

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
SARS-CoV-2 infections among children and adolescents cause less severe illness and fewer deaths compared to adults. While a less severe course of infection is a positive outcome, there are concerns that mild symptoms may have led to less testing, resulting in fewer identified cases of COVID-19 in ch ... more
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COVID-19 disease in children and adolescents: Scientific brief, 29 September 2021/ مرض كوفيد -19 لدى الأطفال والمراهقين (Arabic Version)

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
SARS-CoV-2 infections among children and adolescents cause less severe illness and fewer deaths compared to adults. While a less severe course of infection is a positive outcome, there are concerns that mild symptoms may have led to less testing, resulting in fewer identified cases of COVID-19 in ch ... more
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Strengthening genocide prevention through education in Africa: policy brief

UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO (2023) CC
African countries, like many regions of the world, are affected by the legacy of atrocity crimes. Genocide, the transatlantic slave trade and slavery, colonialism and post-independence violence committed during dictatorships, not to mention civil war and violent extremism, have severely violated hum ... more
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Best practices for haemoglobin measurement in population-level anaemia surveys: Technical brief (January 2024)

World Health Organization WHO; UN Children´s Fund UNICEF (2024) CC
Anaemia is a serious global public health problem that particularly affects young children, menstruating adolescent girls and women, and pregnant and postpartum women. It is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal, affectin ... more
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Guidelines on hepatitis B and C testing. Policy brief

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
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Community Health Worker Programmes in the WHO African Region: evidence and options - policy brief

Nana Twum Danso, Uta Lehmann, Jennifer Nyoni et al. World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
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Post-2015 Disaster Risk Reduction framework. Policy brief

Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) (2014)
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Arsenic Mitigation in Bangladesh. Media Brief

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Bangladesh (2000)
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Addressing the Rights of Young People : Youth Policy in Papua and West Papua - Advocacy Brief

UNICEF Indonesia (2013)
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National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan 2017-2021 . In Brief

Ministry of Health, Zambia (2017) C1
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WHO guidelines on use of medically important antimicrobials in food-producing animal - Policy brief

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
Overuse and misuse of antibiotics in animals and humans is contributing to the rising threat of antibiotic resistance. Some types of bacteria that cause serious infections in humans have already developed resistance to most or all of the available treatments, and there are very ... more
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COVID-19 and the social determinants of health and health equity: evidence brief

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
6 December 2021
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Improving the Quality of PrEP Implementation for Adolescent Girls and Young Women: An implementation brief to support programming in Eastern and Southern Africa

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Africa; UNICEF (2021) C_WHO
Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) remain disproportionately affected by HIV in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA), with 26 per cent of new infections attributed to this population. AGYW face many personal, social and structural barriers to access, uptake and use of traditional HIV prevention me ... more
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Key points for considering adoption of the WHO Labour Care Guide: Policy Brief

World Health Organization WHO United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (2022) C_WHO
To improve the quality of care during labour and childbirth, facilitate effective implementation of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations: Intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience, published in 2018, and promote a shift towards improving the experience of childbirth, WHO d ... more
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A primary health care approach to obesity prevention and management in children and adolescents: policy brief

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
Obesity in all age groups, including children and adolescents, is a public health challenge across all settings. Obesity is now classified as a complex multifactorial chronic disease and not just a risk factor for other noncommunicable diseases and comorbidities. Recognizing the significance of prim ... more
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Research gaps and needs to optimize the use of assisted vaginal birth: technical brief

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
Lack of trained providers capable of identifying which labouring women could benefit from assisted vaginal birth (AVB), and of safely performing the procedure is a major barrier for its use. Education and training are, therefore, considered crucial for building skills and confidence in conducting AV ... more
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Financing Health for All: Increase, transform and redirect - The WHO Council on the Economics of Health for all - Council Brief No. 2

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2021) C_WHO
The world has been turned on its head by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This has provided a stark wakeup call on the severe under-financing of health systems around the world. It has laid bare the inequalities and limitations in the capacities of countries at all levels of develop ... more
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Integrating psychosocial interventions and support into HIV services for adolescents and young adults: technical brief

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
Adolescence, defined as the period between 10 and 19 years of age, is a developmental stage during which many psychosocial and mental health challenges emerge (1). Studies show that 34.6% of all mental health disorders begin by 14 years of age and 62.5% by 25 years (2). More broadly, adolescents ar ... more
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Health and Socio-Economic Impacts of Physical Distancing for Covid-19 in Africa. Policy Brief

Barasa, E.; et al. KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme and African Academy of Sciences (2020) CC
Physical distancing measures are important to reduce COVID-19 transmission. However, when stringently applied, they can result in negative health and socio-economic impacts. This report draws on a rapid review of available literature, case studies from across Africa and expert knowledge to make reco ... more
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Cost and Outcomes of ART Scale-up in Zambia: Modelled estimates for test and treat & community based service delivery models. Policy brief

USAID, et al. (2016) C1
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Updated recommendations on first-line and second-line antiretroviral regimens and post-exposure prophylaxis and recommendations on early infant diagnosis of HIV - Policy Brief

World Health Organization (2018) C_WHO
HIV Treatment - Interim Guidance
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COVID-19 diagnostic testing in the context of international travel, scientific brief, 16 December 2020

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
Available in English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian and Arabic https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/337832
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Red and processed meat in the context of health and the environment: many shades of red and green: information brief

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
There is growing international consensus that food systems transformation is important to address the challenges of malnutrition in all its forms, the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), environmental sustainability, increasing inequality and ensuring the welfare of workers and animals. In li ... more
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High-level technical meeting on noncommunicable diseases and mental health in small island developing states: summary brief; Barbados 2023

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The WHO document, "High-level technical meeting on noncommunicable diseases and mental health in small island developing states: summary brief," outlines the outcomes of a January 2023 meeting in Barbados, focusing on NCDs and mental health challeng ... more
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Patient navigation for early detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer: technical brief

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
The Global Breast Cancer Initiative aims to address disparities in access to care to reduce mortality rates globally. Patient navigation is an evidence-based personalized intervention designed to guide patients through often complex cancer care systems to receive timely access, particularly in low-i ... more
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Strengthening health systems to improve the health of displaced and migrant populations in the context of climate change Evidence brief

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
The WHO Global research agenda on health, migration and displacement identified the health of displaced and migrant populations in the context of climate change as one of the most pressing, yet under-researched, topics.
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Managing Sexual Violence against Aid Workers: prevention, preparedness, response and aftercare. Summary Brief

European Interagency Security Forum (2019) C1
Managing Sexual Violence against Aid Workers aims to support aid agencies in preventing, being prepared for and responding to incidents of sexual violence against their staff. It is intended as a good practice guide to help strengthen existing processes and support organisations as they set up their ... more
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Access to hepatitis C testing and treatment for people who inject drugs and people in prisons – a global perspective. Policy brief

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
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WHO recommends countries move away from the use of western blotting and line immunoassays in HIV testing strategies and algorithms. Policy brief

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
WHO recommends replacing western blotting and line immunoassays with simpler tests in HIV testing services. These simpler tests include rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) that can be used at the point-of-care, and enzyme immunoassays (EIAs). These tests get results to the client faster, produce accura ... more
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WHO recommends social network-based HIV testing approaches for key populations as part of partner services package. Policy brief

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
Social network-based HIV testing is an approach for engaging sexual and drug injecting partners and social contacts of key population members with HIV and of those who are HIV-negative and at ongoing risk in voluntary HTS. By addressing people’s confidentiality concerns and broadening the reach ... more
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Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus: guidelines on antiviral prophylaxis in pregnancy. Policy brief

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
WHO estimates that in 2015, 257 million people were living with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection worldwide, and that 900 000 died from HBV infection, mostly through the development of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Worldwide, the majority of persons with chronic hepatitis B infecti ... more
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Guidelines for diagnosing, preventing and managing cryptococcal disease among adults, adolescents and children living with HIV. Policy brief
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World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
Cryptococcal disease, particularly cryptococcal meningitis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among people living with HIV with advanced HIV disease. It is estimated that it is responsible for nearly 19% of AIDS-related mortality, second only to tuberculosis. Rapid screening, diagnosi ... more
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Recommended package of interventions for HIV, viral hepatis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for people who inject drugs: policy brief

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
HIV, viral hepatitis and STI epidemics, particularly among people who inject drugs and other key populations, continue to be fuelled by laws and policies criminalizing sex work; drug use or possession; diverse forms of gender expression and sexuality; stigma and discrimination; gender discrimination ... more
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Strengthening rehabilitation in health emergency preparedness, readiness, response and resilience: policy brief

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
Strengthening rehabilitation in health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience: policy brief outlines the evidence for rehabilitation in emergencies and the need for greater preparedness of rehabilitation services. It shows how existing gui ... more
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Plague diagnostic recommendations

EMERGE (2017) C1
Brief instructions for the diagnostic of specimens coming from suspected plague cases and exposed contacts, including recommendations for diagnostic confirmation
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Epilepsy

World Health Organization (2004) C_WHO
Brief review of selected topics The following pages provide a focus on selected areas in relation to neurology. The specialists who contributed the reviews are listed in the Project Team and Partners Neurology Atlas (2004)
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WHO Framework for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support after the Tsunami

World Health Organization WHO (2005) C_WHO
This brief document aims to provide a framework for WHO assistance in this area.
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HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations - Consolidated guidelines (2014)

World Health Organization (2014) C_WHO
Policy brief
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Mobile health in Sierra Leone: Evidence and implications for health systems

the Government of Sierra Leone, the Medical Research Centre, the University of Sierra Leone, the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT), Text to Change, and MannionDaniels (2014) C1
Technical Brief
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Deininger, K. The MEDBOX Team (2023) CC
Issue Brief 31: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can occur when viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi change over time. There is no longer a response to medicines, and the infection treatment gets really difficult which increases the risk of a disesa ... more
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Preventing and addressing intimate partner violence against migrant and ethnic minority women: the role of the health sector

World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe (2014)
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Mental health and psychosocial support for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants on the move in Europe: A multi-agency guidance note, December 2015

International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies, International Organization for Migration, World Health Organization, et al. (2015) C1
This brief guidance note seeks to provide advice on protecting and supporting the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants in Europe. It describes key principles and appropriate interventions to guide all tho ... more
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East Africa: Key Message Update, September 2016

Forum on Early Warning and Early Response (2016) C1
This brief summarizes FEWS NET’s most forward-looking analysis of projected emergency food assistance needs in FEWS NET coverage countries. The projected size of each country’s acutely food insecure population is compared to last year and the re ... more
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Tinjauan Penanggulangan Krisis Kesehatan Tahun 2015

Pusat Krisis Kesehatan Ministry of Health of Republic of Indonesia (2017) C1
Policy brief or review of health crisis response 2015 in Indonesia Access : 03.05.2017
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Profil Penanggulangan Krisis Kesehatan 34 Kabupaten / Kota Rawan Bencana Tahun 2016

Pusat Krisis Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan RI (2016) C1
Policy brief about profile of health crisis prevention in 34 districts / cities in Indonesia with high potential of natural disasters in 2016
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MATERNAL AND NEONATAL CARE IN NAMIBIA: HEALTH WORKER PERCEPTIONS

IntraHealth International (2016) C2
Research Brief
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Assessment of the Implementation of the Treat-all Guidelines (Test and Start) in Namibia

Population Council (2017) C2
Activity brief | Research Partners: Population Council, IntraHealth International, Avenir Health, Survey Warehouse, Ministry of Health and Social Services, and USAID/Namibia | Location: Andara, Nyangana, Oshikuku, Onandjokwe, and Tsumeb districts, N ... more
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Noncommunicable diseases in Africa: Youth are key to curbing the epidemic and achieving sustainable development
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Naik, W. & Kaneda, T. Population Reference Bureau (2015) C2
Policy Brief | April 2015 | This brief accompanies the data sheet, Addressing Risk Factors for Noncommunicable Diseases Among Young People in Africa: Key to Prevention and Sustainable Development, a ... more
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Tuberculosis, Gender and Human Rights

The Global Fund (2017) C2
Technical Brief
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Pupil and Teacher Knowledge about HIV and AIDS in Lesotho

Southern And Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality (SACMEQ) (2011) C2
Policy Brief | Number 5 (April 2011)
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Disability Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sida (2015) C2
This brief gives an overview of disability rights in the Sub-Saharan region, with focus on Sida partner countries; DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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Disability Rights in Southeast Asia

Sida (2014) C2
This brief focuses on disability rights in the ASEAN countries, namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.
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Radiological Terrorism: Just in Time Training for Hospital Clinicians

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2018) C_CDC
A brief, 17-minute video covering key radiation principles and radiological procedures. Includes demonstrations on application of these principles and procedures in several patient care scenarios in an emergency services setting.
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Disability in Humanitarian Context: A Case Study from Iraq

Handicap International (2018) CC
This brief presents and addresses some of the challenges that prevent internally displaced persons with disabilities and other vulnerable population groups (elderly, injured persons, pregnant women, etc.) in camp settings from accessing humanitarian ... more
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Mental Health and Integration in Asia Pacific

Chee H. Ng (2018) CC
This brief report examines the extent to which community-based treatment and integration support are provided for people living with mental illness across 15 selected Asia-Pacific economies. Some of the key findings are discussed in light of the div ... more
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Expanding the role of law enforcement in the HIV response among Sex Workers in Myanmar

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), USAID (2017) C1
Policy Brief, Updated in March 2017
Key messages
• Sex workers have the right to equal protection under the law, regardless of the legal status of sex work.
• Sex workers have the right to access HIV, sexually transmitted infectio ... more
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Expanding access to HIV services for men who have sex with men through mobile phone and web-based platforms in Myanmar

USAID (2017) C1
Policy Brief, Updated in March 2017
Key messages
• Ensuring access to HIV prevention and critical services for non-disclosed men who have sex with men (MSM) remains a priority in Myanmar.
• Internet, social media and mobile applic ... more
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Expanding the role of law enforcement in the HIV response among people who inject drugs in Myanmar

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), USAID (2017) C1
Policy Brief, Updated in March 2017
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Increasing uptake of HIV testing and counselling among men who have sex with men and transgender persons in Myanmar

USAID (2017) C1
Policy Brief, Updated in March 2017
Key messages
• The criminalisation of male-to-male sex heightens HIV and other sexually transmissible infection (STI) risks and vulnerabilities, and hinders access to HIV and STI services including HCT ... more
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Innovative and impactful strategies to accelerate the HIV response among sex workers in Myanmar

UNAIDS (2017) C1
Policy Brief, Updated in March 2017
Key messages
• Meaningful involvement of sex workers in the HIV response through peer-based education and outreach and consultation in policy making and programme planning is vital to reduce their vuln ... more
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Best police practices in support of HIV prevention, care and treatment among people who inject drugs in Myanmar

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), USAID (2017) C1
Policy Brief, Updated in March 2017