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HIV and young men who have sex with men

World Health Organization; UNFPA; UNAIDS; etc al. (2015) C_WHO
Technical Brief Damon Barrett, Gonçalo Figueiredo Augusto, Martiani Oktavia, Jeanette Olsson, Mira Schneiders and Kate Welch provided background papers and literature reviews which informed this technical series.
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HIV and young people who inject drugs

A. Armstrong; J. Baer; R. Baggaley; et al. UNAIDS; World Health Organization; UNFPA; et al. (2015) C_WHO
Technical Brief
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What's new in person-centered HIV patient monitoring and case surveillance

World Health Organization (2017) C_WHO
Technical Brief HIV patient monitoring and case surveillance WHO/HIV/2017.11
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Using unique patient identifies for person-centered HIV patient monitoring and case surveillance

World Health Organization (2017) C_WHO
Technical Brief HIV patient monitoring and case surveillance WHO/HIV/2017.14
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Strengthening the capacity of community health workers to deliver care for sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

World Health Organization (WHO); H4+, UNFPA; et al. World Health Organization (WHO); H4+, UNFPA; et al. (2015) C_WHO
Technical brief by the H4+ (UNAIDS, UNFPA, UNICEF, UN Women, WHO and the World Bank)
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COVID-19 Rumors and misinformation

USAID (2020) CC
A Technical Brief for Breakthrough ACTION Field Teams
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Strategy to Achieve Global Covid-19 Vaccination by mid-2022

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2021) C_WHO
Every country has been affected by COVID-19, with nearly a quarter of a billion cases and almost 5 million deaths reported globally as of end of September 2021. Despite the stunning speed with which highly effective and safe vaccines have been ... more
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Трансгендеры и ВИЧ-инфекция: аналитическая справка

D. Adams; J. Byrne; M. Cabra; et al. World Health Organization (2015) C_WHO
Policy Brief. More languages available here https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/179517
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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)
Policy Brief
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Miners

M. Smelyanskaya, J. Duncan (The Focus Group Consulting); D. Daniels, et al. Stop TB Partnership; UNOPS; END TB (2016) C1
Key popupations brief.
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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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WASH Climate Resilient Development: Appraising and prioritising options for climate resilient WASH

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Global Water Partnership (GWP) (2017)
This Technical Brief focuses on appraising and prioritising options for climate resilience with a view to informing water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programme and project design.
This Technical B ... 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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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
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Tobacco control as an accelerator for the sustainable development goals in Cambodia

United Nations Development Programme; World Health Organization (Cambodia); WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (2018) C2
POLICY BRIEF
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War on drugs for peace in Afghanistan: Lessons from South America

South Asia Democratic Forum (2018) C2
SADF POLICY BRIEF 31 October 2018 Issue n° 8 ISSN: 2406-5625
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Extending beyond Policy: reaching UNAiDS’ Three “90”s in Malawi

Z. Chirwa; F. Kayambo; L. Oseni; et al. PMC; Frontiers in Public Health; P. M. Kelly (2018) CC
Policy Brief published: 16 March 2018 doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2018.00069
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The 2018 optimal formulary and limited-use list for pediatric ARVs

World Health Organization; Unicef; USAID; et al. (2018) C_WHO
Policy Brief
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The People Living with HIV Stigma Index 2.0: Results from pilot testing in three countries

USAID; Population Council; UNAIDS; PEPFAR; Project Soar; et al. (2018) C2
Results brief
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Out with it - HIV and Other Sexual Health Considerations for Young Men Who Have Sex with Men

G. Ayala; R. Baggaley; B. Konstantinov; et al. MPact: Global Action for Gay Men’s Health and Rights; World Health Organization; UNDP; UNFPA; (2018) C_WHO
Technical Brief
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HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations

World Health Organization; UMAIDS; UNDP; et al. (2017) C_WHO
Policy Brief Consolidated Guidelines Updated 2016 WHO/HIV/2017.05
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HIV & opportunistic infection treatment: Spotlight on access gaps

MSF Médecins sans Frontières (2019) C2
Médecins sans Frontières access campaign Issue Brief Accessed: 28.11.2019
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Transition to new antiretrovirals in HIV programmes

World Health Organization (2017) C_WHO
HIV Treatment Policy Brief July 2017
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WHO encourages countries to adapt HIV testing strategies in response to changing epidemic

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
Policy brief. HIV testing services (HTS) and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) have been scaled up substantially. It is estimated that, globally, nearly 80% of people with HIV now know their status. With the offer of immediate ART initiation and improve ... more
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Preventing HIV during pregnancy and breastfeeding in the context of prEP

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
Technical Brief July 2017
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How to use social media to better engage people affected by crises

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA); ICRC (2020) C1
A brief guide for those using social media in humanitarian organizations
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Tips for Engaging Communities during COVID-19 in Low-Resource Settings, Remotely and In-Person
recommended

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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Considerations and Principles for Shielding People at High Risk of Severe Outcomes from COVID-19

Social Science in Humanitarian Action (2020) CC
This brief considers the rationale for shielding individuals at high risk of severe disease or death from COVID-19 in low- and middleincome countries. It provides an overview of proposed approaches to shielding, discusses the categories of individua ... more
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Rapid Review of Physical Distancing and Alternative Disease Control Measures in South Asia

Divya Nair, Nisha Hariharan, Raghav Adlakha, et al. Department for International Development DFID (2020) CC
Policy Brief
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Resistant pathogens

BUKO Pharma-Kampagne (2020) C2
BUKO Pharma-Kampagne has investigated the causes and consequences of antibiotic resistance in India, South Africa, Tanzania and Germany. Together with our partners we collected data and did interviews with numerous stakeholders. The outcome is presented in a brochure that is now available in English ... more
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Preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term care services

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
Policy brief, 24 July 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected older people disproportionately, especially those living in long-term care facilities. In many countries, evidence shows that more than 40% of COVID-19 related deaths have been linked to ... more
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Considerations for introducing new antiretroviral drug formulations for children

World Health Organization WHO (2020) CC
Policy brief. July 2020
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Protecting forcibly displaced children during the COVID-19 pandemic: UNHCR response and field practices

UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR (2020) C1
This brief provides a snapshot of child protection interventions by UNHCR and its partners during the pandemic, covering community engagement, case management, alternative care and capacity building. In addition to working with children and communit ... more
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COVID-19 Guidance and Toolkit for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Teams

International Organization for Migration IOM (2020) C1
This brief document compiles existing material related to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for the COVID-19 crisis, as well as other resources that can be applicable to the context. Documents are divided into different sections, based ... more
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COVID-19 & Vaccination
recommended

Mauder, S. (2021) CC
Issue Brief no.8. January 18,2021 Vaccination against the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus represents a milestone in the fight against the pandemic. Good communication and education of the population is essential for the success of the vaccination. B ... more
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Essential health care service disruption due to COVID-19: lessons for sustainability in Nigeria

AHOP National Centre based in Nigeria World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office Africa (2022) C_WHO
The brief concludes that sustaining the continuity of EHS requires policies that ensure a whole-society and systems strengthening approach. This involves increased health care investment, community engagement, disease control regulations, and multis ... more
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Antimicrobial Resistance, Fueled by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2021) C_WHO
Policy Brief November 2021 Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the ongoing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) global crisis due to the increase in the use of antibiotics to treat COVID-19 patients, disruptions ... more
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Caregiver: Standard precautions
recommended

Henninger, B.; and S. Mauder The MEDBOX Team (2022) CC
Issue Brief 28: Cargiver Toolbox Part 2 A collection of important documents from the category "Standard precautions", including hand hygiene, waste management, infection and prevention control (IPC) measures.
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Planetary Health Basics

Liebau, L. The MEDBOX Team (2022) CC
Issue Brief No. 29: Planetary Health is an interdisciplinary academic collective of many scientific disciplines. In addition to the fields of environmental and social sciences, that of human health is one of many. Because of the many disciplines ... more
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Patents and licences on antiretrovirals: A snapshot

UNITAID; WHO (2014)
The report provides a brief introduction to patents and licences and their effect on the market for antiretroviral (ARV) medicines. It gives an overview of the patent landscape with respect to a select number of ARV medicines in developing countries ... 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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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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Adolescent Pregnancy in Zambia

Population Council, UNFPA, and Government of the Republic of Zambia (2017) C1
A policy brief highlighting key factors associated with adolescent pregnancy. Adolescent pregnancy undermines girls’ human rights and reduces opportunities to realize their full potential.
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Child Marriage in Zambia

Population Council, UNFPA, and Government of the Republic of Zambia (2017) C1
A policy brief on child marriage in Zambia. Child marriage is a human rights violation, and endangers young people' personal development and well-being; thus reducing opportunities to realize their full potential. Protecting girls from child marriag ... more
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Preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among women and girls using contraceptive services in contexts with high HIV

UNAIDS; WHO; hrp (2020) C_WHO
This programmatic brief explores how to expand HIV and STI prevention and contraceptive method options in contraceptive services and, thus, to reduce HIV and STI incidence among adolescent girls and women. It focuses on settings with extremely high ... more
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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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Social Science in Humanitarian Action Key considerations: Ebola preparedness and readiness in Goma, DRC

Peyton, D.; I. Gercama and J. Bedford Social Science in Humanitarian Action: A Communication for Development Platform (2019) C1
This brief summarises key considerations about the social, political and economic context of Goma in relation to the outbreak of Ebola in the DRC as of March 2019. Goma is the administrative capital of North Kivu province and a major urban centre in ... more
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Applying Effective Communication for Development Interventions to HIV Prevention among Adolescents

Unicef (2019)
Programme Brief Accessed: 21.08.2019
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Transition From Global Fund Support and Programmatic Sustainability Research in Four CEE/CIS Countries

K. Chkhatarashvili; T. Zardiashvili CURATIO International Foundation (2015) C2
Georgia Country Report
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HIV/STI prevention and care activities in a military and peacekeeping setting in Ukraine

UNAIDS (2004) C2
Country report UNAIDS Series: Engaging uniformed services in the fight against AIDS Case Study 2
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The economic impacts of The CT-OVC programme in Kenya

S. Asfaw; B. Davis; J. Dewbre; et al. PtoP (From Protection to Protection); Food and Agriculture Organization on the United Nations; Unicef; European Union; et al. (2013) C2
Policy Brief
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Good governance for prison health in 21st century

World Health Organization (Europe); UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) (2013) C_WHO
A policy brief on the organization of prison health
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Using TRIPS flexibilities to improve access to HIV treatment

UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIVAIDS); World Health Organization; UNDP (2019) C2
Policy Brief Accessed: 20.11.2019
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Voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention in 14 priority countries in eastern and southern Africa

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
WHO Progress Brief Progress Brief July 2017
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Key Highlights on the progress of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV Prevention

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
WHO PROGRESS BRIEF
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Transmission of SARS-CoV-2: implications for infection prevention precautions

World Health Organization (WHO) (2020) C_WHO
Scientific Brief 9 July 2020
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Antibiotic resistance: using a cultural contexts of health approach to address a global health challenge

Ledingham, K. World Health Organization Europe (2020) C_WHO
This policy brief has been developed in response to the contemporary challenge of antibiotic resistance (‎ABR)‎. ABR poses a formidable threat to global health and sustainable development. It is now increasingly recognized that the systematic ne ... more
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In the wake of the pandemic. Preparing for Long COVID-19

Rajan, S.; et al. World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Europe (2021) C_WHO
Policy Brief. Our understanding of how to diagnose and manage Long COVID is still evolving but the condition can be very debilitating. It is associated with a range of overlapping symptoms including generalized chest and muscle pain, fatigue, short ... more
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Preventing and managing COVID-19 across long-term care services (Arab Version)

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
Policy brief, 24 July 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected older people disproportionately, especially those living in long-term care facilities. In many countries, evidence shows that more than 40% of COVID-19 related deaths have been linked to ... more
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Psychological toll of COVID-19 among healthcare provider— based on information as at 5 February 2021

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Africa (2021) C_WHO
Rapid Policy Brief
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Do no harm: Maternal, newborn and infant care during COVID-19

UN Children's Fund (2021) C_UNICEF
This brief summarizes current evidence and guidance for maintaining safe and effective care across the spectrum of maternal, newborn and infant care while protecting mother and child and health care providers during COVID-19. Furthermore, implicatio ... more
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Using social media to disseminate COVID-19 Information

USAID (2020) CC
A Technical Brief for Breakthrough ACTION Field Teams Social media can be used to collect and address rumors or popular beliefs among target audiences, share evidence-based and timely health information, receive instant feedback on materials, condu ... more
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HIV & COVID-19

Reijer, P.; and S. Mauder (2021) CC
MEDBOX Issue Brief no.18. The MEDBOX team has compiled a new issue brief on the impact of COVID-19 on PLHIV HIV prevention programmes and treatment for this year's World AIDS Day on 1 December 202 ... more
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What are patient navigators and how can they improve integration of care?

Budde, H.; G.A.Williams, G. Scarpetti, et al. World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Europe (2021) C_WHO
Policy brief
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Burkina Faso national action plan on antimicrobial resistance: review of progress in the human health sector

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This policy brief aims to provide a review of the current progress on implementing the Burkina Faso national action plan on AMR, identifies critical gaps, and highlights findings to accelerate further progress in the human health sector. The target ... more
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Mental Health and COVID-19: Early evidence of the pandemic’s impact

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
scientific brief, 2 March 2022
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Tuberculosis (TB)
recommended

Reijer, P.; and S. Mauder (2022) CC
MEDBOX Issue Brief no. 19: World TB Day: Invest to end TB. Save Lives
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Long-Run Impacts of the Conflict in Ukraine on Food Security in Africa

Balma, L.; et al. (2022) CC
Kiel Policy Brief, Ukraine Special 1, March 2022.Many African countries heavily rely on imports of agricultural commodities and agricultural inputs from Ukraine and Russia, for example wheat, other grains, and fertilizer. Russia’s invasion of Ukra ... more
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Epidemiological and Economic Impact of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Scenarios in Africa

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2022) CC
This policy brief draws from the latest evidence on the impact of vaccination program start date and vaccine rollout rates on health benefits. The objective is to support policymakers on decisions to procure COVID-19 vaccines and roll out vaccinatio ... more
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Updated recommendations on simplified service delivery and diagnostics for hepatitis C infection
recommended

World Health Organization WHO (2022) CC
Policy Brief. 24 June 2022. This policy brief, one of two on the updated hepatitis C (HCV) guidelines, focuses on the new recommendations on simplified service delivery for a public health approach ... more
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Malawi national action plan on antimicrobial resistance: review of progress in the human health sector

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This policy brief aims to provide a review of the current progress on implementing the Malawi national action plan on AMR, identifies critical gaps, and highlights findings to accelerate further progress in the human health sector. The target audien ... more
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Kenya national action plan on antimicrobial resistance: review of progress in the human health sector

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This policy brief aims to provide a review of the current progress on implementing the Kenya national action plan on AMR, identifies critical gaps, and highlights findings to accelerate further progress in the human health sector. The target audienc ... more
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Working for Health 2022-2030 Action Plan: protection and performance

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO
This thematic brief accompanies the Working for Health 2022–2030 Action Plan, serving as a rationale to the related actions of the Working for Health progression model (see Annex). The brief aims ... more
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Working for Health 2022-2030 Action Plan: planning and financing

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
This thematic brief accompanies the Working for Health 2022–2030 Action Plan, providing a rationale for the related actions of the Working for Health progression model (see Annex). This brief ai ... more
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Working for Health 2022-2030 Action Plan: education and employment

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
This thematic brief accompanies the Working for Health 2022–2030 Action Plan, serving as a background and rationale to the related actions of the Working for Health progression model (see Annex). The br ... more
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Mali national action plan on antimicrobial resistance: review of progress in the human health sector

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
This policy brief aims to provide a review of the current progress on implementing the Mali national action plan on AMR, identifies critical gaps, and highlights findings to accelerate further progress in the human health sector. The target audience ... more
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Our Right to Health, Our Right to Clean Air - Improving air quality to address NCDs

NCD Alliance; Forum of International Respiratory Societies (2019) CC
This policy brief explores the impact of air pollution on health and address the air quality issue in the response to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). It also provides key actions that policy makers, NGOs and health professionals can take to ensure ... more
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NCD Alliance Advocacy Priorities - For the 2023 United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage

NCD Alliance NCD Alliance (2023) CC2
The document is a policy brief by the NCD Alliance for the 2023 United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It highlights the importance of integrating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) into UHC efforts, with the goal of ens ... more
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Migration in Malawi

International Organization for Migration IOM (2015) C2
A country Profile 2014
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Household Water Treatment and Storage

Oxfam (2008) C1
This technical brief presents the current options for safe storage and point of use water treatment. It is intended to help field staff working in a variety of locations to decide upon the most appropriate course of action for providing safe water f ... more
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Management of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM): Current Knowledge and Practice

Reginald A. Annan, Patrick Webb, Rebecca Brown CMAM Forum (2014)
This Technical Brief focuses on current principles and approaches to Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) management, highlighting key constraints, gaps in knowledge and areas still lacking consensus. It is intended to inform ongoing debates among prac ... more
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Preventing Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) Through Nutrition-Specific Interventions

Michelle Jimenez; Maryanne Stone-Jimenez CMAM Forum (2014)
This Technical Brief reviews current practice and evidence on nutrition-specific preventive approaches to MAM, providing practical guidance for implementers and programme managers, and highlighting gaps in evidence and guidance.
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Mainstreaming disability in the new development paradigm

Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation NORAD (2012) C1
Evaluation of Norwegian support to promote the rights of persons with disabilities, Uganda country study – Summary
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Reducing the health and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) impacts of climate change: Setting the scene on health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) response in a changing climate

IFRC; Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre (2021) CC
A new brief published by the IFRC and Climate Centre today details the adverse impacts of climate change on human health and provides more detail on the second of four pillars of action in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement ambitions on climate.
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The Pathology of Inequality: Gender and Ebola in West Africa

Diggins, J.; Mills, E. (2015)
IDS Practice Paper in Brief 23
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Return of the Rebel: Legacies of War and Reconstruction in West Africa’s Ebola Epidemic

Lind, J. and Ndebe, J. IDS (2015)
Practice Paper in Brief 19
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Advocacy, communication & social mobilization (ACSM) for tuberculosis control (Handbook)

World Health Organization, Stop TB Partnership (2007) C_WHO
A Handbook for country programmes
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Rural populations

Stop TB Partnership; UNOPS; END TB (2017) C1
Key populations brief Accessed 2017
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Rural populations (Russian edition)

Stop TB Partnership; UNOPS; END TB (2017) C1
Key populations brief Accessed 2017 СЕЛЬСКОЕ НАСЕЛЕНИЕ ОСНОВНЫЕ ЗАТРОНУТЫЕ ГРУППЫ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ. КРАТКОЕ РУКОВОДСТВО.
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Mobile Populations

M. Smelyanskaya, J. Duncan (The Focus Group Consulting); C. Daniels, et al. Stop TB Partnership; UNOPS; END TB (2015) C1
Key populations brief.
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Indigenous peoples

M. Smelyanskaya, C. Daniels, et al. Stop TB Partnership; UNOPS; END TB (2017) C1
Key populations brief.
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Health care workers

M. Smelyanskaya, J. Duncan (The Focus Group Consulting); C. Daniels, et al. Stop TB Partnership; UNOPS; END TB (2016) C1
Key populations brief.
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People who use drugs

M. Smelyanskaya, J. Duncan (The Focus Group Consulting); C. Daniels, et al. Stop TB Partnership; UNOPS; END TB (2016) C1
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Prisoners

M. Smelyanskaya, J. Duncan (The Focus Group Consulting); C. Daniels, et al. Stop TB Partnership; UNOPS; END TB (2016) C1
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Update of recommendations on first- and second-line antiretroviral regimens

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2019) C_WHO
July 2019 Policy brief HIV Treatment