The Health Systems in Transition (HiT) series consists of country-based reviews that provide a detailed description of a health system and ...ass="attribute-to-highlight medbox">of reform and policy initiatives in progress or under development in a specific country.
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This publication seeks to describe the best treatments and practices based on the scientific evidence available at the time ...to-highlight medbox">of writing as evaluated by the authors and may change as a result of new research. Readers need to apply this knowledge to patients in accordance with the guidelines and laws of their country of practice. Some medications may not be available in some countries and readers should consult the specific drug information since not all the unwanted effects of medications are mentioned.
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Background book on Management of the Child with a Serious Infection or Severe Malnutrition
Report commissioned by the IASC Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluations Steering Group as part of the Syria Coordinated Accountability and Lessons Le...arning Initiative
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with focus on the aspects important for Catholic Social Teaching-driven management
This annual report highlights the work of the WHO from January to June 2021 ( December 2021). The...> activities featured herein are by no means exhausted but implemented with technical and financial support through WHO in Nigeria; facilitated by its presence at all levels of governance (national, state, local government, and wards).
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The document is intended to facilitate the detection, evaluation and management of incident EVD cases in Germany. It primarily addresses public hea...lth service staff and health care workers in hospitals, outpatient clinics and emergency services in Germany. It is a work in progress, intended to evolve over time. Updated 14 August 2015
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the global community of countries, partners, donors, technical experts, scientists and field implementation... teams continue to work towards the ultimate goal of a world free of the burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
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There is no secret to our procedure: the daily scanning of the literature helps us to stay afloat in th...e never-ending waves of new publications about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. Many papers discussed in the Top 10 will eventually make it into subsequent editions of COVID Reference.
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The present information document supplements the WHO audited financial statements for 2018. It contains information on WHO's voluntary contribution...s by fund and by contributor in the year 2018.
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The strategy focuses on mobilizing and coordinating partners, experts and resources to help countries enhance surveillance of the Zika virus and di...sorders that could be linked to it, improve vector control, effectively communicate risks, guidance and protection measures, provide medical care to those affected and fast-track research and development of vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics
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Based on the survey, five principles for deinstitutionalization were identified: community-based services must be in place; the health workforce mu...st be committed to change; political support at the highest and broadest levels is crucial; timing is key; and additional financial resources are needed.
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The goal of this Global Action Plan is to articulate synergistic actions that will be required to prevent HIVDR from undermining efforts to achieve global targets on health and HIV, and to provide <...span class="attribute-to-highlight medbox">the most effective treatment to all people living with HIV including adults, key populations, pregnant and breastfeeding women, children and adolescents. The Global Action Plan has five strategic objectives: 1) prevention and response; 2) monitoring and surveillance; 3) research and innovation; 4) laboratory capacity; and 5) governance and enabling mechanisms.
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A Situational Assessment and Five-YearAction Plan for the Africa CDC Strengthening Regional Public Health Institutions and Capacity for Surveillanc...e and Response Program
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Lessons and best practices in empowering pastoralist communities to prevent HIV infection and reduce the impact of AIDS in Ethiopia. Briefing Paper
A review of proactive risk assessment and risk management practices to ensure the safety of drinking-water
Based on information gathered from ...118 countries representing every region of the globe, this report provides a picture of WSP uptake worldwide. It presents information on WSP implementation and the integration of WSPs into the policy environment. It also explores WSP benefits, challenges and future priorities.
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This summary covers the preventive approach to breast cancer control and includes prophylactic medications, prophylactic surgery and lifestyle modifications for breast cancer prevention. Health prof...essional training and individual risk assessments and counseling are also discussed.
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Updated version – September 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone. Globally, millions of people have been infected with the virus, wh...ile hundreds of thousands have lost their lives. In Moldova, the pandemic is placing an ever-increasing pressure on the health care and social protection systems, causing major disruptions to economic processes and limitations to social life, deepening inequalities and proving how vulnerable we are.
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Overcoming barriers in low- and middle-income countries
For the first time, this year’s report includes information on hepatitis C diagnostics. With a focus on selected countries with diverse HCV... epidemics, the report provides updates on the various dimensions of access to HCV diagnostics and pharmaceutical products, including product pricing, the regulatory environment and patent status, which together shape the national hepatitis response in different settings. It highlights key areas for action by ministries of health and other government decision-makers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and technical partners.
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The World Drug Report 2022 is aimed not only at fostering greater international cooperation to counter the impact of ...light medbox">the world drug problem on health, governance and security, but also, with its special insights, at assisting Member States in anticipating and address-ing threats from drug markets and mitigating their consequences.
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