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COVID-19 and mandatory vaccination: Ethical considerations and caveats

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
13 April 2021 Policy Brief
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Young people and COVID-19: Behavioural considerations for promoting safe behaviours

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
In the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response, WHO identifies young people as a priority target audience with specific concerns, experiences and behaviours. This policy brief provides relevant insights from behavioural evidence and a set of behavioural ... more
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Patient-Planetary Health Co-benefit Prescribing: Emerging Considerations for Health Policy and Health Professional Practice

N. Redverse (2021) C1
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Primary health care and HIV: convergent actions - Policy considerations for decision-makers

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO
The 2030 health-related Sustainable Development Goals call on countries to end AIDS as a public health threat and also to achieve universal health coverage. The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes primary health care (PHC) as the key mechanism for achieving universal health coverage, and the PH ... more
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Mobilising informal health workers for the Ebola response: potential and programme considerations

Annie Wilkinson, Almudena Marí Sáez, Jonah Lipton, Fred Martineau and Clare Chandler IDS, US University of Sussex, University of Exeter, London School of Higiene and Tropical Medicine (2014)
Informal health workers are important care providers in the region and continue to be so during the current Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak. Many are well respected and trusted members of the community who can mobilise large numbers of people for a particular activity and lend legitimacy to a par ... more
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Water safety plan: rural water supply systems including climate considerations [template]
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(2016) C1
This water safety plan (WSP) template was developed to support the integration of climate risks into the WSP approach in rural areas of the United Rep. of Tanzania. Examples are presented on how to complete the template, and the information should be considered and customized to the local context.
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Migration of South African health workers: the extent to which financial considerations influence internal flows and external movements

George, G., Atujuna, M. & Gow, J. BMC Health Services Research (2013) CC
Research Article
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Smartphone‑based objective monitoring in bipolar disorder: status and considerations

Maria Faurholt-Jepsen, Michael Bauer and Lars Vedel Kessing (2018) CC
Int J Bipolar Disord (2018) 6:6 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40345‑017‑0110‑8 In 2001, the WHO stated that: "The use of mobile and wireless technologies to support the achievement of health objectives (mHealth) has the potential to transform the face of health service delivery across the globe" ... more
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Early childhood development For orphans and vulnerable children: Key considerations

J. Cairns; K. Greenblott; D. Hirschland; et al. USAID ; Aidstar-One (2011) C2
Technical Brief
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Transition to new antiretroviral drugs in HIV programmes: Clinical and programmatic considerations

M. Doherty; M. Vitoria; M. Penazzato; et al. World Health Organization (2017) C_WHO
Technical Update HIV Treatment July 2017
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WHO recommends HIV self-testing – evidence update and considerations for success

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
Policy brief. HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a convenient and confidential option for HIV testing. In 2016 WHO recommended HIVST as a safe, accurate and effective way to reach people who may not test otherwise, including people from key populations, men and young people. Lay users can perform HIVST r ... 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 document also contains 2 Annex sections describing updated PPE use recommendations for health ... more
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Professionnels de santé et prévention et contrôle des infections respiratoires : considérations de mise en œuvre

Cochrane Library (2020) C1
Résumés
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Managing People with Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease during COVID-19: Considerations for Health Providers, 3 June 2020

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2020) C_WHO
Primary care health centers and providers who care for individuals with hypertension and cardiovascular disease have an important role to play in ensuring continued access to care, reducing the risk of coronavirus infection, and appropriately managing people with these co-morbidities who acquire COV ... more
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Course 1: Clinical management of patients with COVID-19 - General considerations

Open WHO; World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
The Clinical Management of Patients with COVID-19 course series is developed for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The course provides crucial knowledge necessary to provide safe, effective quality patient care. Presentations address all aspects of clinical management, including facil ... more
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Emergency Use Designation of COVID-19 candidate vaccines: Ethical considerations for current and future COVID-19 placebo-controlled vaccine trials and trial unblinding

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
The conduct of COVID-19 vaccine trials in the context of a candidate vaccine being issued with Emergency Use Designation raises challenging ethical questions, including in relation to the use of placebo controls and unblinding of trial participants in current and future COVID-19 vaccine trials. This ... more
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COVID-19 immunization in refugees and migrants: principles and key considerations: interim guidance, 31 August 2021

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
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Public-private partnerships for health care infrastructure and services: considerations for policy makers in Ukraine

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Europe (2022) C_WHO
ndependent of the current conflict, the health sector in Ukraine faces several critical shortcomings. In particular, the country has an oversupply of hospitals and an undersupply of primary care and diagnostic facilities. Addressing these limitations will require substantial amounts of capital inves ... more
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak: rights,roles and responsibilities of health workers, including key considerations for occupational safety and health

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
Health workers are at the front line of the COVID-19 outbreak response and as such are exposed to hazards that put them at risk of infection. Hazards include pathogen exposure, long working hours, psychological distress, fatigue, occupational burnout, stigma, and physical and psychological violence. ... more
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Health care workers and infection prevention and control (IPC) for respiratory infectious diseases: Implementation considerations

Cochrane Library (2020) C1
Review Summary
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Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (‎‎‎‎‎‎‎COVID-19)‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ and considerations during severe shortages (Arabic)

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
interim guidance, 23 December 2020
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Selecting digital contact tracing and quarantine tools for COVID-19 : guiding principles and considerations for a stepwise approach

World Health Organization WHO, Western Pacific Region (2020) CC
Contact tracing is a key component of the COVID-19 response, particularly as societies begin to lift non-pharmaceutical interventions. However, it is a time-consuming and resource-intensive effort that depends on a trained and motivated workforce. Emergent digital contact tracing and quarantine (‎ ... more
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Information to guide individual health assessment of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine - Considerations for healthcare workers

UNHCR; European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC, IOM; et al. (2022) C1
The war in Ukraine will have direct and indirect health consequences on conflict affected people, including internally displaced people and refugees. Governments in countries receiving refugees are providing them with access to healthcare. This document aims to provide information to guide individua ... more
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Guidance Note to Inform District Level Planning on the Provision of Child Protection, Psychosocial Services with Gender considerations in the EVD Phase II Context

Ministry of Health and Sanitation Sierra Leone (2015)
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Prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in Ethiopia: The case for investment, including considerations on the impact of khat

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
In 2016, the risk of premature mortality1 from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Ethiopia was 18.3%. The economic costs of NCDs are significant and are due principally to their impact on the non-health sector (reduced workforce and productivity). In this study, it is estimated that NCDs cost Ethiop ... more
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Assouplir le verrouillage

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) CC
Considérations pour l’assouplissement des mesures sociale et de sante publique (MSSP), y compris le verrouillage dans les États membres de l’Union Afrique En réponse aux premiers cas de maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) signalés sur le ... more
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Considerações sobre a implementação e o ajuste de medidas de saúde pública e sociais no contexto da COVID-19 Orientação provisória 14 de junho de 2021

Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) OPAS (2021) CC
Considerations on the implementation and adjustment of public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19 Interim guidance 14 June 2021
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Strengthening and adjusting public health measures throughout the COVID-19 transition phases - Infograph

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Europe (2020) C_WHO
Policy considerations for the WHO European Region 24 April 2020
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NHỮNG CÂN NHẮC VÀ KHUYẾN NGHỊ THIẾT THỰC CHO CÁC NHÀ LÃNH ĐẠO TÔN GIÁO VÀ CỘ

WHO (World Health Organisation) (2020) C2
NHỮNG CÂN NHẮC VÀ KHUYẾN NGHỊ THIẾT THỰC CHO CÁC NHÀ LÃNH ĐẠO TÔN GIÁO VÀ CỘNG ĐỒNG TÔN GIÁO TRONG BỐI CẢNH COVID-19 Practical considerations and recommendations for religious leaders and faith-based communities in ... more
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Continuing essential sexual, reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health services during the COVID-19 pandemic

World Health Organization (WHO), Regional Office for South-East Asia; UNICEF; UNFPA (2020) CC
Practical considerations It provides more detailed and practical guidance for continuing services for each life stage across the life-course continuum. As such, both documents should be read and used together. The countries in South-East Asia and t ... more
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Covid-19 RCCE Strategies for Cross-Border Movement in Eastern and Southern Africa

Social Science in Humanitarian Action (2020) CC
Key Considerations This brief focuses on cross-border movement in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and its implications for development of risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) strategies aimed at preventing transmission of COVID-19 i ... more
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Tips for Engaging Communities during COVID-19 in Low-Resource Settings, Remotely and In-Person
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GOARN Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Coordination Working Group, et al. (2020) C_WHO
This brief provides key considerations for engaging communities on COVID-19 and tips for how to engage where there are movement restrictions and physical distancing measures in place, particularly in low-resource settings.
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Key Messages and Actions for COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Schools
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World Health Organization WHO; UNICEF; IFRC (2020) C_UNICEF
The guidance provides critical considerations and practical checklists to keep schools safe. It also advises national and local authorities on how to adapt and implement emergency plans for educational facilities. In the event of school closures ... more
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Strengthening and adjusting public health measures throughout the COVID-19 transition phases

World Health Organization (Europe) (2020) C_WHO
24 April 2020 Policy considerations for the WHO European Region This document provides key considerations for Member States to help them to decide on the modulation of large-scale restrictive ... more
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Chăm sóc SỨC KHOẺ TÂM THẦN trước đại dịch Covid-19

See text (2020) C2
Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak
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Strategies for managing acute shortages of personal protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic
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African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C1
This guidance provides considerations and a series of options that can be used to inform country strategies in managing any shortages of personal protective equipment.Re-use and reprocessing of single-use PPE must be a last resort temporary measure ... more
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Stratégies proposées pour gérer les graves pénuries d'Equipement de Protection Individuelle (EPI) pendant la pandémie de la COVID-19
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African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C1
This guidance provides considerations and a series of options that can be used to inform country strategies in managing any shortages of personal protective equipment.Re-use and reprocessing of single-use PPE must be a last resort temporary measure ... more
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Xpert MTB/RIF implementation manual

World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO
Technical and operational ‘how-to’: practical considerations
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HIV and Adolescents: Guidance for HIV testing and counseling and care for adolescents living with HIV

World Health Organization; Unicef; UNAIDS; et al. (2013) C_WHO
Recommendations for a Public Health approach and considerations for policy-makers and managers
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Priority activities in public health, WASH, shelter and settlements for preparedness and response to COVID-19 in UNHCR operations

UNHCR; reliefweb (2020) C2
The following is a breakdown of key considerations to guide planning and resource allocation for COVID-19 preparedness and response to support UNHCR regional and country operations in Public Health, WASH, Shelter and Settlements programmes. While so ... more
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Advice on the use of masks for children in the community in the context of COVID-19

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
21 August 2020 This guidance provides specific considerations for the use of non-medical masks, also known as fabric masks, by children as a means for source control in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic. It also advises on the use of med ... more
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Advice on the use of masks for children in the community in the context of COVID-19 (Arab Version)

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
21 August 2020 This guidance provides specific considerations for the use of non-medical masks, also known as fabric masks, by children as a means for source control in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic. It also advises on the use of med ... more
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Nota Informativa da OMS COVID-19: Considerações sobre cuidados com a tuberculose (TB)

OMS (WHO) OPAS, OMS (2021) CC
WHO Information Leaflet COVID-19: Considerations on tuberculosis (TB) care
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Green Nutrition

Camp, O.; Remans, R.; Colston, J. Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition gain (GAIN) (2023) CC
The document emphasizes integrating environmental considerations into nutrition programs. It introduces a screening tool piloted across ten projects to identify environmental risks and opportunities, fostering sustainable practices in food systems. ... more
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Briefing note on addressing mental health and psychosocial aspects of COVID-19 Outbreak- Version 1.1
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Inter-Agency Standing Committee IASC (2020) CC
This briefing note summarises key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) considerations in relation to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Camp/site management interim operational guidance for COVID -19 readiness and response

UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR (2020) C2
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) This document highlights COVID-19 specific considerations in relation to camp and camp-like settings, and is intended to assist in guiding operations where camp/site management5 is being implemented. Although the g ... more
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Addressing Human Rights as Key to the COVID-19 Response

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C1
This document brings to attention key health and human rights considerations with regards to COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the importance of integrating a human rights based approach in response to COVID-19. It provides key ... more
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Laboratory testing for severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children: interim guidance, 17 June 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This document provides interim guidance to countries on testing considerations and strategies for suspect cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children. It is primarily intended for clinical, programmatic, laboratory and diagnosti ... more
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Data Collection on Violence against Women and COVID-19: Decision Tree

UN Women (2020) C1
This decision tree guides data collectors through the various considerations, viable options, and alternative data sources for obtaining information without jeopardizing participants’ safety or the data’s integrity. In doing so, it aims to ident ... more
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Toolkit 2.0. Expanding and simplifying treatment for pregnant women living with HIV: Managing the transition to Option B/B+

World Health Organization (WHO), Inter-Agency Task Team (IATT), UNICEF (2013) C_WHO
The toolkit is a collection of assessment tools and checklists that describe the key considerations to be taken into account when transitioning to Option B/B+. The toolkit provides a roadmap to support the planning and implementation of Option B/B+, ... more
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Implementation and management of contact tracing for Ebola virus disease

World Health Organization (WHO); CDC (2015) C_WHO
The document covers: introduction on contact tracing in the Ebola response; general considerations for contact tracing; case definition; planning and preparation; personnel; implementation, and tools for contact tracing.
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Guidance for mental health and psychosocial support for COVID-19
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Africa CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) CC
This document provides guidance to African Union Member States on key mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) considerations in relation to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. It contains useful guidance on MHPSS for the communi ... more
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Guidance on infection prevention and control of COVID-19 in migrant and refugee reception and detention centres in the EU/EEA and the UK

European Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ECDC (2020) C_CDC
The main objective of this guidance is to provide scientific advice on public health principles and considerations for infection and prevention control of COVID-19 in migrant and refugee reception and detention centres in the European Union and Euro ... more
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Strategies for managing acute shortages of personal protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic (Arabic Version)
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African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C1
الاستراتيجيات لإدارة النقص الحاد في معدات الحماية الشخصية خلال جائحة فيروس COVID-19 This guidance provides considerations and a series of options that can be used to inform country str ... more
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COVID-19 Planning Guide for Adapting Risk Communication and Community Engagement as Public Health and Social Measures Shift

IFRC; Save the Children andJohn Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (2020) CC
With Safety Tips for Conducting Community Meetings Updated July 2020 This document includes key Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) considerations during shifting lockdown measures, safety measures for conducting in-person community ... more
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Readiness for influenza during the COVID-19 pandemic

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
5 Nov. 2020 The policy brief provides a concise summary of information and considerations to ensure optimal management of influenza during the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes a list of technical guidance and other resources to assist policy makers w ... more
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Prise en charge clinique, prévention et maîtrise de l'orthopoxvirose simienne (‎variole du singe)‎ : orientations provisoires pour une intervention rapide, 10 juin 2022
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World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
Interim rapid response guidance, 10 June 2022. It includes considerations for certain populations such as patients with mild disease with considerations for community care, patients with moderate t ... more
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Risk communication and community engagement guidance on COVID-19 vaccines for marginalised populations

Collective Service RCCE (2021) CC
This inter-agency guidance document aims to supplement the COVAX demand creation package for COVID-19 vaccines with key considerations for humanitarian contexts and marginalized populations with specific access and communication needs. 21 Sept.2021 ... more
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Strategies for Managing Acute Shortages of PPE during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Center for Disease , African CDC (2021) CC
24 Nov. 2021; This guidance provides considerations and a series of options that can be used to inform country strategies to minimise risk associated with shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE). Re-use and reprocessing of single use PPE m ... more
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Interim guidance on COVID-19 Rapid Antigen self-testing to African Union Member States

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2022) C1
This guidance addresses rationale, risk-based scenarios, practical considerations prior to adoption of the self-testing products, quality assurance, safety and ethical considerations, and data manag ... more
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Clinical management and infection prevention and control for monkeypox
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World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
Interim rapid response guidance, 10 June 2022. It includes considerations for certain populations such as patients with mild disease with considerations for community care, patients with moderate t ... more
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Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) for monkeypox outbreaks: Interim guidance, 24 June 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
The Interim Guidance for Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) outlines recommendations, considerations and methods to raise awareness, manage risk perception, maintain trust and proactively support people at risk to make informed decis ... more
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Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Infection Prevention and Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Ebola Care Centres
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Government of Liberia; Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (2014)
Keep Safe – Keep Serving; Liberia: Updated Sept 25 2014. This document is intended to inform infection prevention and control practices and supply needs in healthcare facilities. As the Ebola outbreak evolves, the document will need to be adapted accordingly. The guidance provides ... more
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I-Kit for Ebola Preparedness

Health Communication Capacity Collaborative (HC3); USAID (2015)
This Ebola Communication Preparedness Implementation Kit (I-Kit) provides national and local stakeholders, as well as program managers, with key considerations and a roadmap for instituting and implementing critical, relevant, practical and timely c ... more
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Bien prescrire les médicaments / Guide to Good Prescribing (French version)

Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) (1994) C_WHO
Guide pratique pour bien prescrire les médicaments - On y voit comment la prescription d’un médicament s’inscrit dans un processus participant de maintes considérations, quels principes président au choix d’un médicament, et comment cons ... more
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Guidance for national strategic planning for tuberculosis

World Health Organization (2022) C_WHO
This guidance is intended for use in developing standalone TB strategic plans, or TB interventions as part of multidisease or health sector plans. It describes key considerations and steps for strategic planning for TB in line with the World Health ... more
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Recommended selection criteria for procurement of malaria rapid diagnostic tests

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
This WHO information note provides an updated list of recommended criteria for selecting RDTs for malaria, and highlights the performance of RDTs evaluated by the WHO malaria RDT product testing programme. It also provides an overview of additional conside ... more
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Gender Analysis Toolkit for Key Population HIV Prevention, Care, and Treatment Programs

FHI 360 (2017) C1
This toolkit provides practical guidance to governments, funders, civil society organizations and other implementing partners on conducting a gender analysis and using findings to inform HIV prevention, care and treatment programs with key populations. It outlines ... more
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National Guidelines for HIV-1 Viral Load Laboratory Testing
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Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) (2018) C1
The National Guidelines for HIV-1 Viral Load Laboratory Testing support plans to scale up viral load (VL) testing to reach the 90-90-90 targets in India. This phased scale-up includes the setup of 70 additional VL testing laboratories nationally. These guidelines include laboratory design ... more
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National training on mainstreaming disaster and climate risk management into development planning in Myanmar: facilitator’s guide 2014

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, Planning Department et al. (2014) C1
This facilitator’s Guide was developed as a part of the training package "National Training on Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management into Development Planning in Myanmar". The training package focuses on the capacity development and risk-sensitive development approach where developme ... more
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National training on mainstreaming disaster and climate risk management into development planning in Myanmar: participant’s handbook 2014

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development, Planning Department et al. (2014) C1
This participant's handbook was developed as a part of the training package "National Training on Mainstreaming Disaster and Climate Risk Management into Development Planning in Myanmar". The training package focuses on the capacity development and risk-sensitive development approach where developme ... more
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Family Planning 101

Global Health Learning Center (2018) CC
his course provides an overview of the basic information relevant to FP programs and services, including rationale for voluntary FP, contraceptive method considerations, contraceptive options (including short-acting, long-acting, and permanent metho ... more
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South African Health Review 2019. Chapters at the glance
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Sanders, S. Health System Trust HST (2020) C1
22nd edition Each of the 20 chapters deals with aspects of the UHC journey, dedicated towards an equitable and inclusive national health system that leaves no-one behind. While some authors describe the fundamental changes and practical considerations ... more
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COVID-19 natural immunity

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
10 May 2021 This scientific brief replaces the WHO Scientific Brief entitled “’Immunity passports’ in the context of COVID-19”, published 24 April 2020. This update is focused on what is currently understood about SARS-CoV-2 immunity from natural infection. More information about ... more
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COVID-19 Outbreak Preparedness and Response Operations in IDP Camps

Health Cluster & Shelter Cluster Iraq; reliefweb (2020) C2
This document is developed using technical input from the Interim Guidance on Scaling-up COVID-19 Outbreak in Readiness and Response Operations in Camps and Camp-like Settings and Key Considerations for Selecting Health Infrastructure fo ... more
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Practical Guidance for Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) for Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Migrants, and Host Communities Particularly Vulnerable to COVID-19 Pandemic
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC (2020) CC
This practical guidance is designed to assist programme specialists to implement COVID19 RCCE activities for and with refugees, IDPs, migrants and host communities vulnerable to the pandemic. The guidance highlights key challenges and barriers faced by these people in accessing COVID19 health-relate ... more
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Conflict sensitivity in responses to COVID-19: Initial guidance and reflections, May 2020

Swiss Peace Foundation (2020) C1
This paper aims to provide aid agencies with initial analysis and guidance to inform the design, implementation and adaptation of conflict-sensitive humanitarian and development responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents a series of overarching consid ... more
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WHO public health checklist for controlling the spread of COVID-19 at ground crossings

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Europe (2021) CC
This checklist helps to identify the necessary measures to be implemented to mitigate infection transmission among travellers and ground-crossing staff in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It features key questions and considerations for gauging ... more
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COVID-19 : santé et sécurité au travail pour les agents de santé
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Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2021) C_WHO
Orientations provisoires, 2 février 2021 e document est une mise à jour des orientations provisoires de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) intitulées Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak: rights, roles and responsibilities of health workers, including key ... more
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State of the evidence 2021 - Modifications aiming to optimize acute malnutrition management in children under five

Action Against Hunger (2020) CC
This summary assesses the current state of evidence on each approach in tabular form, providing: the definition and objectives; evidence of effectiveness; operational considerations (e.g., training, staffing, and logistics); cost ... more
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Health in all Policies - A guide for State and Local Governments

Linda Rudolf, Julian Caplan et al Public Health Institute (2021) CC
Health in All Policies: A Guide for State and Local Governments was created by the Public Health Institute, the California Department of Public Health, and the American Public Health Association in response to growing interest in using collaborative approaches to improve population health by embedd ... more
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Digital documentation of COVID-19 certificates: vaccination status: technical specifications and implementation guidance, 27 August 2021

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
This is a guidance document for countries and implementing partners on the technical requirements for developing digital information systems for issuing standards-based interoperable digital certificates for COVID-19 vaccination status, and considerations ... more
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Extemporaneous Dosage Forms: Oral Liquids

Nguyen, T. The Australian College of Pharmacy (2019) CC
After completing this activity, pharmacists should be able to: 1. List populations for which the compounding of an oral liquid may be necessary 2. Outline necessary considerations that should be made by the pharmacist to ensure product stability ... more
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Drug-resistant TB Treatment

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
This e-course will guide you through the essentials of latest existing WHO guidelines and policy recommendations on drug-resistant TB. You will also learn more about the rationale behind the WHO recommendations for the management of DR-TB, implementation c ... more
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Lista de verificação para apoiar a reabertura das escolas e a preparação para ressurgimentos da COVID-19 ou crises de saúde pública semelhantes.

Organização Pan-Americana da Saúde OPAS (2021) CC
Checklist to support the reopening of schools and preparation for resurgences of COVID-19 or similar public health crises. O objetivo desta lista de verificação é reforçar a conformidade e a adesão às medidas de saúde pública delineadas no documento recentemente atualizado ... more
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Capturing the evidence on access to essential antibiotics in refugee and migrant populations

WHO TEAM Health and migration programme, Surveillance, Prevention and Control World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
The GEHM series is an evidence-informed normative product of the WHO Health and Migration Programme to inform policy-makers on migrationrelated public health priorities. These reviews aim to respond to policy questions identified as priorities by summarizing the best available evidence worldwide an ... more
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A guide to tailoring health programmes: Using behavioural and cultural insights to tailor health policies, services and communications to the needs and circumstances of people and communities

World Health Organization WHO (2023) CC
WHO/Europe has launched a new guide, providing support to countries on how to apply behavioural and cultural insights (BCI) for health. It presents a simple step-wise approach, complemented by a rich collection of detailed considerations, tools and ... more
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Green Response: Green Logistics Guide - Tips to deliver humanitarian assistance in a more environmentally sustainable way

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC (2023) CC
In line with the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations which IFRC, ICRC and various Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies have endorsed, this short Guide aims to help practitioners integrate environmental and climate change con ... more
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Laboratory testing for diphtheria in outbreak settings: Interim guidance, 26 January 2024

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO
This document provides detailed guidance on laboratory testing for suspected diphtheria cases during significant outbreaks or in low-resource settings. It aims to supplement and build on other existing WHO guidance documents on surveillance standards, diagnostics and research on Corynebacterium by p ... more
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Monitoring children’s development in Europe and central Asia with a focus on primary health care: directions for policy and practice

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
This publication aims to provide an overview of the state of developmental monitoring in selected countries across the Europe and Central Asia region (ECAR), to document the existing evidencebased approaches and models for developmental monitoring and to identify the key ... more
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Palliative care: Models of service delivery and symptom management

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO
This course aims to provide information on the basic understanding of palliative care and the elements of service program for delivering palliative care. The course contents will also include the considerations in managing signs, symptoms and assess ... more
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (acute exacerbation): antimicrobial prescribing

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2018) CC2
The NICE guideline on antimicrobial prescribing for acute exacerbations of COPD provides recommendations for optimizing antibiotic use to treat exacerbations effectively while minimizing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. It includes criteria for assessing the need for antibiotics, guidance on se ... more
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Guidance Note: Mental health and Psychosocial Support Implications of Mpox Outbreaks, September 2024
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (2024) CC
The IFRC Psychosocial Centre has published a guidance note providing an overview of the psychosocial consequences of virus outbreaks, with a focus on mpox, and outlines key considerations for MHPSS programming. The current mpox outbreaks present ... more
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DOWNLOAD English Advancing gender-responsive synergies across the Rio Conventions: Gender equality at the intersection of climate action, biodiversity protection and sustainable land management

UN Women (2024) CC
This brief highlights the urgency of addressing gender inequalities across the Rio Conventions, provides examples of where progress has been made, and identifies clear entry points for addressing gender equality considerations across the Conventions ... more
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Guideline on the Use of Devices for Adult Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention

Julia Samuelson, Rachel Baggaley, Gottfried Hirnschall et al World Health Organization (2013) C_WHO
Male circumcision reduces a man’s risk of heterosexual acquisition of HIV by about 60%. This guideline provides an evidence-based recommendation on the use of adult male circumcision devices for HIV prevention in public health programmes in high HIV prevalence, resource-limited settings. It also p ... more
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Prehospital trauma care systems

Sasser S,Varghese M, Kellermann A, Lormand JD. World Health Organization (2005) C_WHO
This manual provides guidance for policymakers on the issue of prehospital trauma care systems. The main areas covered include the organisation of the prehospital trauma care system, capacity development, data collection, transportation and communication, as well as ethical and legal ... more
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National Guidelines for Accreditation, Supervision and Regulation of ART Clinics in India

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India; Indian Council of Medical Research; National Academy of Medical Sciences (2005) C1
Combination file of all the documents related to the national guidelines for accreditation, supervision and regulation of ART clinics in India. Documents included: National Guidelines for Accreditation, Supervision & Regulation of ART Clinics in India | Preliminary Pages | Corrigendum | Chapter 1 ... more
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Use of Convalescent Whole Blood or Plasma Collected from Patients Recovered from Ebola Virus Disease for Transfusion, as an Empirical Treatment during Outbreaks

World Health Organization (2014)
This interim guidance to national health authorities and blood transfusion services outlines the steps required to collect convalescent whole blood (CWB) or plasma (CP) from Ebola virus disease (EVD) recovered patients for transfusion to patients with early EVD, as an empirical treatment modality. ... more
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Ebola virus disease exit screening at airports, ports and land crossings

World Health Organization (2014)
This document provides information to assist countries in developing exit screening plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This includes the method, tools, and sequence of screening; determining resource needs; communication messages; and the legal ... more
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Health Care in Danger - Online Courses

International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC (2014)
New E-learning on health care responsibilities in times of conflict Are you a doctor wondering how to interact with the media, or a nurse wondering how to treat patient information in difficult circumstances? Are you an ambulance driver unsure of what your responsibilities are? Are you a hospital a ... more