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Knowledge, attitudes and practices about human African trypanosomiasis and their implications in designing intervention strategies for Yei county, South Sudan

Bukachi, SA.; Mumbo, AA.; Alak, ACD.; Sebit, W.; Rumunu, J. et al. PLOS Neclected Tropical Diseases (2018) CC

A clear understanding of the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of a particular community is necessary in order to improve control of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT).New screening and diagnostic tools and strategies were introduced into South Sudan, as part of integrated delivery of primar... more

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The new WHO guideline for control and elimination of human schistosomiasis: implications for the Schistosomiasis Elimination Programme in Nigeria

Akinola Stephen Oluwole, Uwem Friday Ekpo, Obiageli Josephine Nebe et al. Infectious Diseases of Poverty (2022) CC

With some 134,073,166 people living in endemic communities at risk of infection, Nigeria is the most endemic country in Africa and requires preventive chemotherapy (PC) for a total of 26.3 million persons. The National Schistosomiasis Elimination Programme (NSCHEP), with the support of international... more

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2021 World Health Organization guideline on pharmacological treatment of hypertension: Policy implications for the region of the Americas

Campbell, N.R.C.; Burnens, M.P.; Whelton, P.K. et al. The Lancet Regional Health - Americas (2022) CC

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the Americas and raised blood pressure accounts for over 50% of CVD. In the Americas over a quarter of adult women and four in ten adult men have hypertension and the diagnosis, treatment and control are suboptimal. In 2021, the World Hea... more

The burden of non-communicable diseases and its implications for Sustainable Development Goals across regions in Ethiopia

Temesgen, A. M.; Walker, A. (2023) CC2

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are major global public health concerns that cause nearly three-quarters of the burden of mortality worldwide. Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes alone account for over eight out of ten NCD deaths. To alleviate this huge burde... more

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Social Pathways for Ebola Virus Disease in Rural Sierra Leone, and Some Implications for Containment

Richards, P.; et al. (2015)

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Applying the workload indicators of staffing need (WISN) method in Namibia: challenges and implications for human resources for health policy

P.A. McQuide, R.-L. Kolehmainen-Aitken, N.Forster (Human Resources for Health) (2013) C1

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J7. La Convencíon sobre los Derechos del Nino de las naciones unidas Implicaciones para la Práctica clínica, política e investigación

Myron L Belfer, Suzan Song IACAPAP (2015) C1

La Convención de los Derechos del Niño (Convención) de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) y documentos relacionados tienen el potencial de mejorar enormemente varias dimensiones de la vida de los niños (definidos como desde el nacimiento hasta la los 18 años, dependiendo de la cultura), ofreciendo p... more

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Pastoral care as a resource for development in the global healthcare context: Implications for Africa’s healthcare delivery system

Agbiji E., Agbiji O.M. AOSIS (2016) C1

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies ISSN: (Online) 2072-8050, (Print) 0259-9422

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National agrifood systems and COVID-19 in South Sudan: Effects, policy responses, and long-term implications

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO (2022) C1

The COVID-19 pandemic has put significant pressure on health systems all around the world. The drastic measures established to contain its spread are creating serious impediments to economic activity (including agrifood systems) and, consequently, to livelihoods and food security and nutrition.

The impact of climate change on mental health and emotional wellbeing: current evidence and implications for policy and practice

Lawrence, E.; R. Thompson, G. Fontana, et al. (2021) CC

Least Developed Countries Report 2022: The low-carbon transition and its daunting implications for structural transformation

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Reliefweb OCHA Services (2022) CC

UNCTAD sets out actions to support least developed countries in the global low-carbon transition New report says COP27 is an opportunity to accelerate action to achieve mutually beneficial climate and development goals in the world's most vulnerable countries.

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Problem and pro-social behavior among Nigerian children with intellectual disability: the implication for developing policy for school based mental health programs

Bakare, M.O., Ubochi, V.N., Ebigbo, P.O. and Orovwigho, A.O. Italian Journal of Pediatrics (2010) CC

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Improving Retention in Care Among Pregnant Women and Mothers Living With HIV: Lessons From INSPIRE and Implications for Future WHO Guidance and Monitoring

N. C. Rollins; S. M. Essajee; N. Bellare; et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr; Wolters Kluwer Health (2017) C2

Supplement Article J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Volume 75, Supplement 2, June 1, 2017 www.jaids.com

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Evaluation de l'implication des agents de santé communautaires dans la prise en charge à domicile du paludisme simple avec les nouveaux médicaments antipaludiques au niveau de trois districts

Kouyate B. A. Ministère de la santé - Secrétariat Général - Direction Général de l'information et des statistiques sanitaires (2013) C2

Le projet de prise en charge à domicile du paludisme par les ASC avec les ACT a été implémenté au Burkina Faso dans trois districts pilotes en 2009. Il s’agissait des districts sanitaires de Kaya, Nouna et de Saponé. Alors que nous sommes à la fin du projet, il a été jugé utile de fa... more

WHO Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment of Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO

Implications and Actions

Recommandations de l’OMS pour la Prévention et le Traitement de la Prééclampsie et de l’Éclampsie

Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2013) C_WHO

Implications et actions

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HIV criminalization in Georgia

A. Hasenbush The Williams Institute (Ucla school of law) (2018) C2

Penal Implications for People Living with HIV/AIDS

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Atlas - Child and adolescent mental health resources

World Health Organization; International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions; World Psychiatric Association (2005) C_WHO

Global concerns: Implications for the future Child Mental Health Atlas

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Modelling the impact of HIVDR : the cost of inaction

A. Phillips World Health Organization; UCL (2016) C_WHO

WHO Considering programmatic implications of rising levels of HIV drug resistance: finalizing the Global Action Plan Webinars 12 13 Dec 2016

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Health effects of particulate matter

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2013) C_WHO

This paper summarizes the evidence about the health effects of air pollution from particulate matter and their implications for policy-makers, with the aim of stimulating the development of more effective strategies to reduce air pollution and its health effects in the countries of eastern Europe,... more