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The management of COVID-19 cases through telemedicine in Brazil

Montelongo, A.; et al. (2021) CC

PlosOne Published: July 14, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0254339

Interim recommendations for use of the Bharat Biotech BBV152 COVAXIN® vaccine against COVID-19

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO

These WHO interim recommendations for use of the BBV152 COVAXIN vaccine were developed on the basis of advice issued by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) and the evidence summary included in the background document and annexes referenced below. This document has been ... more

The operational setup of intensive care units in a low income country in East Africa

Okech, U.K.; et al. (2015) CC

AJOL, Vol.92 No.2; There is a low bed capacity in ICUs compounded by a universal deficit in human resource capacity and support infrastructure for the critical care services. Regionalisation, increased funding and more training opportunities for critical are services by the regional and central go... more

Guidance for Pharmacists on Extemporaneous Dispensing

Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (2015) C2

Human Drug Compounding

FDA US Food & Drug Administration (2022) C1

FDA’s compounding program aims to protect patients from unsafe, ineffective and poor quality compounded drugs, while preserving access to lawfully-marketed compounded drugs for patients who have a medical need for them. Here you can find informations to laws &policies, compliance action, ....

Drug Regulation in Kenya

LEAP (2021) CC

Drug registration in Kenya started in 1982; the process mainly involves an evaluation committee at the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) that aims to approve products based on quality, safety and efficacy.

Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe

European Union EU (2020) C1

Guideline for Preventive Chemotherapy for the Control of Taenia solium Taeniasis

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2021) C_WHO

The larval stage of the parasite Taenia solium can encyst in the central nervous system causing neurocysticercosis, which is the main cause of acquired epilepsy in the countries in which the parasite is endemic. Endemic areas are those with the presence (or likely presence) of the full life cycle of... more

Insect and Hydroponic Farming in Africa

Verner D.; Roos N.; Halloran A. World Bank Group (2021) CC

This report shows that frontier agriculture is a viable complement to conventional agriculture, particularly in Africa and countries affected by fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV).

Framework for establishing integrated kidney care programs in low- and middle-income countries

Tonelli, M.; et al. (2020) CC

ISN Public Affairs Kidney International Supplements (2020) 10, e19–e23

Georgia – training initiatives on tackling diabetes: NCD stories from the field

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Europe (2022) C_WHO

Global projections of temperature-attributable mortality due to enteric infections: a modelling study

Chua, P.L.C. ; V. Huber, C. F.Sheng Ng et al. The Lancet (2021) CC

Mortality due to enteric infections is projected to increase because of global warming; however, the different temperature sensitivities of major enteric pathogens have not yet been considered in projections on a global scale. We aimed to project global temperature-attributable enteric infection mor... more

Organic agriculture: African experiences in resilience and sustainability

Auerbach, R. ; G. Rundgren and N. el-Hage Scialabba (2013) CC

Unpacking the Theory Behind One Health Food Safety Programs: A Vietnam Case Study

S. Lam, Nguyen H. T. T., Tuan H. N. H., et al. (2021) CC

Front. Vet. Sci., 01 December 2021

Public Policy Responses to Address the Mental Health Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence From Chile

Irarrazaval M., Norambuena P. et al Frontiers in Public Health (2021) C2

Objectives: This paper reviews the mental health policies that have been implemented in Chile in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the international context of countries' responses. Even before the start of the pandemic, there were significant barriers to access mental health services in Chile, ... more

The Lancet Nigeria Commission: investing in health and the future of the nation

Abubakar, I.; et al. (2022) CC

Lancet 2022; 399: 1155–200 Published Online March 15, 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/ S0140-6736(21)02488-0

Antibiotic Manufacturing Standard

AMR Industry Alliance (2022) CC

Minimizing risk of developing antibiotic resistance and aquatic ecotoxicity in the environment resulting from the manufacturing of human antibiotic. The Standard, facilitated by BSI Standards Limited (BSI), provides clear guidance to manufacturers in the global antibiotic supply chain to ensure t... more

Monkeypox and pregnancy: what do obstetricians need to know?

Khalil, A.; et al. (2022) C2

Interim recommendations for use of the Valneva VLA2001 vaccine against COVID 19: interim guidance

World Health Organization WHO (2022) CC

first issued 18 August 2022