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Just about everyone has experienced the joy that a healthy newborn child brings to parents, families and communities. But the arrival of a newborn who is small or sick often results in immediate wor ... more
The practical guidance in the operational handbook aims to inform the development or revision of national policies and related implementation guidance on the management ... more
This version of Field Trials of Health Interventions includes seven new chapters on conducting systematic literature reviews, trial governance, preliminary studies ... more

Beyond the Rhetoric: Maternal, Newborn and Child Survival in Nepal

Sharma, G. & Pandey, S.R. Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (NJOG) (2015) CC
Nepal has performed exceptionally in improving reproductive, maternal and child health outcomes over the past two decades. In this article, we discuss these achievements and outline a vision ... more
This brief focuses specifically on the Grand Nord (Great North): the Beni and Lubero territories of northern North Kivu that are the epicentre of t ... more
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is a global federation of national associations of pharmacists ... more
ECDC Technical Document
South Africa has faced many challenges over the past two decades, accomplishing profound positive changes in the social structure and government of the nation. This has not yet fully trans ... more
Over the ages, human societies have altered local ecosystems and modified regional climates. Today the human influence has attained a global scale. This reflects the recent rapid increase in population size, energy consumption, intensity ... more
Reproductive health needs are particularly acute in countries affected by armed conflict. Reliable information on aid investment for reproductive health in these countries is essential for improvin ... more
This report is primarily intended for the community of policymakers and researchers concerned about the rising risks ... more
The internationally recognized criteria for diagnosis of neurocysticercosis include a requirement for neuroimaging techniques, such as computerized ... more
This manual is designed to help you: Understand what schizophrenia is and the problems it causes - this is covered in Section A Learn how to help people schizophrenia and their families th ... more
A Reference Guide for Program Managers and Policy Makers. Recently, a renewed interest in large-scale community health worker (CHW) programs has been seen globally. This renewal provides an opportun ... more
The aim of the WHO QualityRights tool kit is to support countries in assessing and improving the quality and human rights ... more
he global architecture for providing development assistance for health (DAH) has become increasing complex in the last decade, with many new funding agencies entering the health sector. This study ... more

Tuberculosis control in prisons

A. Bone; A. Aerts, M. Grzemska World Health Organization; International commitee of the Red Cross (2000) C_WHO
A manual for programme managers. БОРЬБА С ТУБЕРКУЛЕЗОМ В ТЮРЬМАХ Руководство для руководителей программ
There is a substantial and ever-increasing unmet need for rehabilitation worldwide, which is particularly profound in low- and middle -income coun ... more
Despite the significant role of vector control in national leishmaniasis control programmes, the programmatic community perceives vector control as the weakest component of leishmaniasis control str ... more
Development of one or more vaccines for Neisseria gonorrhoeae is an important objective for sexual and ... more
Data on asthma aetiology in Africa are scarce. We investigated the risk factors for asthma among schoolchildren (5–17 years) in urban Uganda. We conducted a case-control study, among 555 cases and ... more
Coordinated Use of Anthelminthic Drugs in Control Interventions: a Manual for Health Professionals and Programme Managers
The aim of this paper is to map and critically analyse evidence of good practice in prevention and ... more
The Global Campaign Against Epilepsy “Out of the Shadows”
The World Heart Federation (WHF) Roadmap series covers a large range of cardiovascular conditions. These Roadmaps identify potential roadblocks and their solutions to improve the prevention, detecti ... more
- Module 1: Understanding modelling approaches for sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, and nutrition Coronavirus ... more
Testing and diagnosis of hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infection is the gateway for access to bo ... more

Tuberculosis control in prisons (Russian edition)

A. Bone; A. Aerts, M. Grzemska World Health Organization; International commitee of the Red Cross (2002) C_WHO
A manual for programme managers.
The third edition, released in 2018, has grown to include a total of 18 chapters, contributed by 20 experts and authors from many countries. The goal remains the same: to educate primary care provid ... more
Growing evidence indicates that large proportions of children around the world experience physical, sexual and emotional violence every year, with enormous implications ... more
Terminology used to describe the transmission of pathogens through the air varies across scientific disciplines, organizations and the general public. While this has been the case ... more
The revised guidelines contain recommendations for specific administrative, environmental controls and respiratory protection, following the assessment made by an external group ... more
Exposure to air pollution causes 7 million deaths worldwide every year and costs an estimated US$ 5.11 trillion in welfare losses globally. In the 15 countries that emit the most greenhouse gas emissions, the health impacts ... more
The KMC implementation strategy targets a broad audience. These include policy-makers and programme managers at national, regional and local levels, government ... more
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an important public health concern shared by developed and developing countries. In developing countries the burden of infectious diseases is greater ... more
Series on Disability-Inclusive Development. This publication introduces the key concepts for disability-inclusive development and highlights practical examples by CBM, to contribute to the dialogue ... more
Cities are uniquely positioned to understand local needs and respond rapidly to changing conditions to safeguard health. These changes require strong city leadership to implement multisectoral, health-relevant policies ... more
This paper, originally presented as a Sussex Development Lecture, asks how the Ebola crisis might offer a lens to reflect on interlaced challenges around curbing inequalities, accelerating sustainability, and building inclusive, secure societies, ... more
This document is intended for a wide audience including national and local policymakers, implementers and managers ... more
The Lancet Planetary Health Volume 5, ISSUE 7, e466-e478, July 01, 2021 Transmission of many infectious diseases depends on interactions between humans, animals, and the environment. Incorporating ... more
Healthy communities rely on well-functioning ecosystems. They provide clean air, fresh water, medicines and food security. They also limit disease and stabilize the climate. But biodiversity loss is ... more
This publication provides managers with guidance on how to create basic HIV prevention cascades as a starting point to enhance their ability to monitor and improve their programming and to facilitat ... more
Left unabated, climate change will have catastrophic effects on the health of present and future generations. Such effects are already seen in Europe, through more frequent ... more
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 ... more
These guidelines provide new and updated recommendations on the use of point-of-care testing in children under 18 months ... more
The plan contains the latest available evidence on the extent of insecticide resistance around the world, and puts forward a strategy for global ... more
Every year, an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm – before 37 weeks of pregnancy. That is more than 1 in 10 live births. Approximately 1 million children die each year worldwide due to complications from their early birth. Those that sur ... more
This paper presents lessons learned from previous flood responses in developing countries, based on a structured review of the literature. It is intended for people working in relief ... more
This toolkit for integrated vector management (IVM) is designed to help national and regional programme managers coordinate across sectors to design and ... more
These guidelines – an update to the World Health Organization’s 2015 publication Consolidated strategic information guidelines – present a set of essential aggregate indicators and guidance on ... more
In 2015, 5.9 million children under age five died (1). The major causes of child deaths globally are pneumonia, prematurity, intrapartum-related complications, neonatal sepsis, congenital anomalies, diarrhoea, injuries ... more
First published in 2020, this toolkit is intended for clinicians working in acute care, managing adult and paediatric patients with acute respiratory infection, including severe pneumonia, acute res ... more
International Journal for Equity in Health 2014, 13:24
The aim of this handbook is to provide guidance for trained anaesthetists working for the ICRC and ... more
Using Epidemiology to Support Primary Health Care. Updated version of the WHO handbook published in the early 1990's entitled: Manual of Epidemiology for ... more
Accessed on 20.10.2020 In its fight against maternal mortality, the government of Burkina Faso is supported by the donor community which contributes to the health budget and also supports specifi ... more
Working towards better COVID-19 outcomes in the WHO European Region.From the first COVID-19 cases in Europe reported on 24 January 2020, the pandemic reached 1 million cases within 3 months, 10 million cases within 8 months, and 100 million cases ... more
Comment reconnaître les maladies tropicales négligées selon les altérations de la peau : guide de formation à l’usage du personnel sanitaire de première lignes [Recognizing neglected tropical diseases through changes on the skin: a training ... more
Curricular Modules for Lecturers and Teachers. The 2nd edition of the Global Public Health Curriculum has been published in the South Eastern Euro ... more

WHO mhGAP Guideline update

WHO WHO (2015) C_WHO
Update of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Guideline for Mental, Neurological and Substance use Disorders May 2015
The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of Buruli ulcer (Mycobacterium ulcerans infection) for the medical ... more
The 2020 recommendations for the programmatic management of TB preventive treatment are the first to be released under the rubric of WHO consolidat ... more
Lymphatic filariasis is a vector-borne neglected tropical disease that causes damage of the lymphatic system and can lead to lymphoedema (elephanti ... more
About one fourth of the world’s population is estimated to have been infected with the tuberculosis (TB) bacilli, and about 5–10% of those infe ... more
The document explains why vector control is important in national programmes and describes the preparation of a tailor-made vector control plan for ... more
Working document from an informal consultation of experts. A Protocol for risk assessment at the field level. The purpose of document is to provid ... more
22 December 2020 The COVID-19 vaccine safety guidance manual has been developed upon recommendation and guidance of GACVS members, as well as by experts incorporating current ... more
mhGAP is based on evidence-based technical guidelines (4) and provides a set of tools and training packages to extend service provision. The mhGAP ... more
Recent increases in family planning (FP) use have been reported among women of reproductive age in union (WRAU) in Senegal. However, trends have not been monitored among harder-to-reach groups (including adolescents, unmarried ... more
This toolkit for integrated vector management (IVM) is designed to help national and regional programme managers coordinate across sectors to design and ... more
It provides guidance on care for use in resource-limited settings or in settings where families with sick young infants do not accept or cannot access referral care, but can be managed in outpatient settings by an appropriately trained health worker ... more
Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) including myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral arterial disease continue to be major causes of premature death, disability ... more
WHO Guideline. Since 2010, countries in the meningitis belt have started to introduce a new serogroup A meningococcal conjugate vaccine conferring individual protection and herd immunity. Following the successful roll-out ... more
The mhGAP community toolkit: field test version is an integral part of WHO's Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP), and aims at scaling up services f ... more
The World Health Organization (WHO) convened a meeting of the Technical Advisory Group on Buruli ulcer at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on 25 to 27 March 2019
PLoS ONE 7(12): e52986. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0052986. Opern Access please download from the website

Knowing your status: then and now - Realizing the potential of HIV self-testing

Karin Hatzold; E. Corbett; H. Ingold; et al. Unitaid (Innovation in Global Health); World Health Organization (WHO); HIV Self-Testing Africa Initiative (2018) C2
30th World AIDS Day Report STAR Initiative, Unitaid and World Health Organization December 2018
South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, EEJPH 2016, posted: 11 January 2016. DOI 10.4119/UNIBI/SEEJPH-2016-85
Recommendations for a Public Health approach and considerations for policy-makers and managers ... more
An interdisciplinary approach to address global health challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, loss of biodiversity, human migration has been framed by the One Health approach. This approach is promoted at global level by the Tripa ... more
These guidelines provide specific recommendations and expert suggestions — for national policy-makers and programme managers ... more
Les modules de formation et d’orientation QualityRights ont été élaborés pour renforcer les connaissances, les compétences et la compréhension des principales parties prenantes sur la manière de promouvoir les droits des personnes en situation de handicap psychosocial, intellectuel ou cogni ... more
Course Module
the Lancet : Published Online July 31, 2015 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(15)61117-5
Report of the Review Committee on the Functioning of the International Health Regulations (2005) in relation to Pandemic (H1N1) 2009
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Jul 1; (6): 1–61 -Published online 2016 July 1
Issues in Educational Research, 26(1), 2016