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Q&A on infection prevention and control for health care workers caring for patients with suspected or confirmed 2019-nCoV

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2020) C_WHO
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Social Stigma associated with COVID-19
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World Health Organization (WHO); UNICEF; IFRC (2020) C_WHO
A guide to preventing and addressing social stigma. Social stigma in the context of health is the negative association between a person or group of people who share certain characteristics and a specific disease. In an outbreak, this may mean people are labelled, stereotyped, discriminated against, ... more
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Operational considerations for managing COVID-19 cases/outbreak on board ships

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C1
This document has been prepared based on the evidence currently available about Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission (human-to-human transmission via respiratory droplets or direct contact from an infected individual). It is recommended to use it in conjunction with the published World ... more
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Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to reduce COVID-19 mortality and healthcare demand
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Neil M Ferguson, Daniel Laydon, Gemma Nedjati-Gilani, Natsuko Imai, Kylie Ainslie, Marc Baguelin, Sangeeta Bhatia, Adhiratha Boonyasiri, Zulma Cucunubá, Gina Cuomo-Dannenburg, Amy Dighe, Ilaria Dorigatti, Han Fu, Katy Gaythorpe, Will Green, Arran Hamlet, Wes Hinsley, Lucy C Okell, Sabine van Elsland, Hayley Thompson, Robert Verity, Erik Volz, Haowei Wang, Yuanrong Wang, Patrick GT Walker, Caroline Walters, Peter Winskill, Charles Whittaker, Christl A Donnelly, Steven Riley, Azra C Ghani. Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team (2020) C1
The global impact of COVID-19 has been profound, and the public health threat it represents is the most serious seen in a respiratory virus since the 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic. Here we present the results of epidemiological modelling which has informed policymaking in the UK and other countries i ... more
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Preliminary Guidance on Minimising Risk of Transmission of Respiratory Virus in GP Practice

Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSE); hpsc Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSE); hpsc (2020) C2
v1.0, 10.03.2020
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Save the Children's COVID-19 Program Framework and Guidance and Companion Pieces

Save the Children (2020) C1
How we respond both now and going forward will help mitigate the impact of COVID-19, and to the extent possible preserve children’s rights to Survive, Learn, and Be Protected. We will focus our efforts on the most critical work essential to maintaining these commitments to the extent possible.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19): a guide for UK GPs

M. S. Razai; K. Doerholt; S. Ladhani; et al. BMJ (2020) C2
BMJ 2020;368:m800 doi: 10.1136/bmj.m800 (Published 5 March 2020)
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COVID-19: Health Emergency Preparedness Simulation Exercise

World Health Organisation (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme (2020) C_WHO
General Objectives 1. Share information on the progress of your preparation, including response capabilities, plans and procedures to identify and respond to an imported case of COVID-19 in your country. 2. Identify areas of interdependence between health actors and other sectors 3. Conduct g ... more
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Share facts about COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC CDC (2020) C1
Know the facts about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and help stop the spread of rumors.
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Methicillin-ResistantStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA):Prevalence and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern among Patients—A Multicenter Study in Asmara, Eritrea

Yohaness Garoy E., Y. Berhane Gebreab, O. Okoth Achila et al. Hindawi (2018) C2
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) strainsor multidrug-resistant S.aureus, initially described in 1960s,emerged in the last decade as a cause of nosocomial infections responsible for rapidly progressive, potential fatal diseases including life-threatening pneumonia, necrotizing fascii ... more
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Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Information for travellers

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 24 March 2020
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Kontaktpersonennachverfolgung bei SARS-CoV-2-Infektionen, Infographik

Robert-Koch-Institut RKI (2020) C1
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Infection prevention and control in the household management of people with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC (2020) C1
This document provides guidance on infection prevention and control (IPC) measures for people with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) who are experiencing mild symptoms that do not require hospitalisation, therefore self-isolating at home.
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Guidance on Community Social Distancing During COVID-19 Outbreak
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African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C2
Accessed: 01.04.2020
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Advisory for Human Resource Management of COVID-19

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Directorate General of Health Services (EMR Division) (2020) C2
India reported its 1st case of COVID-19 on 30th January, 2020. It was a travel related case from Wuhan, China. Since then (as on 29th March, 2020), 979 confirmed cases and 25 deaths have been reported from 27 States/UTs. Although there is no evidence to widespread community transmission, 20 existing ... more
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Resources to Support Mental Health and Coping with the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Suicide Prevention Resource Center (2020) C1
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) has compiled a selection of web pages and information sheets on mental health and coping with the effects of COVID-19. These resources are a selection from key organizations in the field. We will continue to update this list as new resources become ava ... more
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Supportive Practices for Mental Health Professionals During Pandemic-Related Social Distancing

Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network Funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2020) C1
Social distancing is the deliberate increasing of physical space between people to stop or slow down the spread of a highly contagious illness. It is a strategy sometimes recommended by public health officials during pandemics. For mental health professionals, the challenges that accompany social di ... more
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COVID-19: Guidelines on Dead Body Management

Government of India; Ministry of Health & Family Welfare; Directorate General of Health Services (EMR Division) (2020) C2
This guideline is based on the current epidemiological knowledge about the COVID-19. India is currently having travel related cases and few cases of local transmission. At this stage, all suspect/ confirmed cases will be isolated in a health care facility. Hence the document is limited in scope to h ... more
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Revision 1: (Guidelines for Handling, Treatment and Disposal of Waste Generated during Treatment/Diagnosis/ Quarantine of COVID-19 Patients)

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India; Central Pollution Control Board (Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India; Central Pollution Control Board (Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change) (2020) C2
25th March, 2020 (In suppression earlier guidelines upload at CPCB website on 19/03/2020)
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COVID-19 – Pakistan Updates

OCHA; Reliefweb; Humanitarian partners and Government OCHA; Reliefweb; Humanitarian partners and Government (2020) C2
Pakistan: Situation Update This report is produced by OCHA Pakistan in collaboration with humanitarian partners and Government as of 07 April 2020.
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Population-based age-stratified seroepidemiological investigation protocol for COVID-19 virus infection

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
The following protocol has been designed to investigate the extent of infection, as determined by seropositivity in the general population, in any country in which COVID-19 virus infection has been reported. Each country may need to tailor some aspects of this protocol to align with public health, l ... more
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Surface sampling of coronavirus disease (COVID-19): A practical “how to” protocol for health care and public health professionals

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
The role of environmental contamination in transmission of COVID-19 virus is currently not clear. This protocol has been designed to determine (viable) virus presence and persistence on fomites in various locations where a patient infected with COVID-19 is currently receiving care or being isolated, ... more
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Guidance on Contact Tracing for COVID-19 Pandemic
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African Union (2020) C1
Contact tracing may help limit COVID-19 transmission when the first cases are identified within a country but can be very resource intensive. It is likely not to be feasible when community transmission is occurring and cases outside known transmission chains increase greatly.
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Preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention: interim guidance, 8 February 2021
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C. Ferreira-Borges; Dr. J. Breda; M. Dara; et al. World Health Organization (Europe) (2021) C_WHO
Updated guidance. The guidance provides useful information to staff working in prisons, as well as to health and prison authorities, explaining how to prevent and address a potential outbreak of COVID-19. In addition, it aims to protect the health and well-being of all those who live and work in, an ... more
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Frequently asked questions about prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention

World Health Organization (Europe) (2020) C_WHO
People in prisons and other places of detention live in a closed environment and in close proximity with one another – conditions that facilitate transmission of diseases. They also have a greater underlying burden of disease and worse health conditions than the general population, and frequently ... more
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UNHAS COVID19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Reliefweb; OCHA Services; United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS); Republic of South Sudan; et al. (2020) CC
Covid19 - Standard Operating Procedures – UNHAS ROSS This SOP defines WFP Aviation/UNHAS procedures to be followed when operating in areas affected by the current outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This SOP will be communicated to UNHAS staff, Operators, and user organisations. Acco ... more
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Mental health and psychosocial support aspects of the COVID-19 response
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World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Western Pacific (2020) C_WHO
Across the Western Pacific Region COVID-19 is placing enormous strain on health and economic systems apart from direct threats to personal health safety and livelihood the pandemic also has significant implications on mental health and psychosocial well being adversity is an established risk factor ... more
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Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Health Care Settings

Ministry of Health, Kenya (2020) C2
Accessed: 02.05.2020 These interim IPC recommendations for health settings have been developed through the contributions of many individuals and institutions, such as the Centers for Disease Control-Kenya; ITECH; US Agency for International Development (USAID) Medicines, Technologies, and Pharmaceu ... more
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Policy Brief: COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health (13 May 2020)

United Nations (2020) CC
Although the COVID-19 crisis is, in the first instance, a physical health crisis, it has the seeds of a major mental health crisis as well, if action is not taken. Good mental health is critical to the functioning of society at the best of times. It must be front and centre of every country’s resp ... more
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Key Considerations for Children and their Caregivers During Covid-19

Govt. Canada; Save the Children; UNICEF (2020) C_UNICEF
The below guidance has been designed to ensure the care of children affected by COVID-19 due to either the child or caregiver requiring medical care in the home, community or health facility, it serves to
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Community Engagement During COVID-19: Checklist

Oxfam; reliefweb (2020) C2
Use this checklist to quickly remind yourself of the essential components of community engagement in your response, including when movement restrictions may be in place.
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IOM Yemen - Marib Response July 2020

International Organization for Migration IOM (2020) C1
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Assessment of risk factors for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in health workers: protocol for a case-control study

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
Nested case-control study of health workers exposed to confirmed COVID-19 patients. Similar objectives to the cohort study but case-control studies may be cheaper and provide robust evidence to characterize and assess the risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection in health workers exposed to COVID-19 p ... more
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Digital tools for COVID-19 contact tracing

World Health Organization WHO (2020) CC
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Growing Stronger - 10 Key Steps for Growing Stronger with Resilience through the Corona Pandemic

Dr. Slama-Chaudhry, A. Ananke (2020) CC
We as a large world community are facing an extraordinary challenge: keeping healthy against the threat of rapidly spreading novel Covid-19 virus. Starting with flu-like symptoms, the virus attacks the airways leading to severe breathing difficulties in the m ost vulnerable, that is, those whose im ... more
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Child protection emergency preparedness and response guidance to the COVID-19

UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Region (2020) C_UNICEF
Infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, can have a significant impact on children’s and their caregivers’ wellbeing beyond the disease itself. In terms of child protection, there are three main potential secondary impacts: - Neglect and lack of parental care. - Mental health and Psychosocia ... more
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Remote psychological first aid during the COVID-19 outbreak

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC (2020) CC
Psychological first aid (PFA) is a method of helping people in distress so they feel calm and supported to cope better with their challenges. It is a way of assisting someone to manage their situation and make informed decisions. The basis of psychological first aid is caring about the person in dis ... more
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Covid-19 and violence against older people

WHO (2020) C_WHO
Brochure on 'increase in the risk of violence against older people' and what can be done to adress it.
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Seniors at risk: Heat and climate change

Climate central (2020) C2
Heat is the top killer among all types of weather hazards, including hurricanes and tornadoes. But hospitals and health care providers do not always report heat-related illnesses or heat as an underlying cause of a death, making it hard to measure the actual impact of extreme heat on health.
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Guide to address stigma associated with COVID-19

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India (2020) CC
National Guide India
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Guidance to reduce COVID-19 stigma on Health workers and families
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World Health Organization WHO; Regional Office for Africa (2020) C_WHO
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Response during COVID-19 Outbreak, June 2020

UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR (2020) C1
Key highlights from January to April 2020 (Syria situation) Across the MENA region, UNHCR is receiving alarming reports of increasing mental health issues among the forcibly displaced. Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities are being stepped up by UNHCR and partners to address th ... more
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Initial care of persons with acute respiratory illness (ARI) in the context of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in healthcare facilities: assess the risk, isolate, refer. Interim recommendations

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2020) CC
To provide recommendations on the initial care of persons with acute respiratory illness (ARI) in the context of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in healthcare facilities based on a decision-making process flowchart. These recommendations are preliminary and subject to review as new evidence becomes a ... more
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Yemen COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Snapshot as of 4 July 2020

Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA (2020) C1
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Myanmar: ICRC Response to COVID-19 March to May 2020

International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC (2020) CC
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Checklist on practical actions in cities to strengthen preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
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World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
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Home-Based Care - Reference Guide for COVID-19

IFRC; FHI 360; Food for the Hungry et al. reliefweb (2020) CC
This guide focuses on three main areas: how to support a person whose condition warrants home care because of non-severe symptoms and home care is recommended by local jurisdictions; how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the home; and how to provide emotional support to family members. While this ... more
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Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers

Feely, K. Education for Justice (2020) C2
WHAT IS THE CATHOLIC VIEW REGARDING THE DIGNITY OF WORK AND THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS?We learn through the Genesis story that God has made the human person in the image and likeness of God. Human dignityfinds its origin here. The creation of humans takes place only after the creation of he ... more
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Trauma, Empowerment und Solidarität

BafF e.V. (2020) CC
Wie passen Trauma und Empowerment zusammen? Was ist den Konzepten gemein und welche Entwicklungen machen sie durch? Wie können komplexe Machtverhältnisse auf individüller und struktureller Ebene beruecksichtigt und überwunden werden? Diese Publikation der Bundesweiten Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Ps ... more
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Retrofit Measures for COVID-19

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2020) C_WHO
16 June 2020 PAHO’s Smart Hospitals Project started in 2009 and has been implemented across nine countries in the Caribbean Region. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new lessons to be incorporated as part of Smart Retrofits. This document is intended to describe simple natural and ... more
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COVID-19 and Violence Against Health-Care – Safer COVID-19 Response: Checklist for Health-Care Services

International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC (2020) C1
The Safer COVID-19 Response checklist has been produced for managers of health-care services, individual practitioners and health policymakers worried about the impact of violence against health-care workers, facilities and patients during the COVID-19 response. It provides a practical, actionable s ... more
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Public health surveillance for COVID-19: interim guidance 14 February 2022
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World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
22 July 2022. This document summarizes current WHO guidance for public health surveillance of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in humans caused by infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
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Guidelines for Tsunami Warning Services, Evacuation, and Sheltering during COVID-19

UNESCO (2020) C1
This document is aimed at national authorities responsible for the organisation of tsunami warning and emergency response. It clarifies the status of the regional tsunami services for the Indian Ocean and suggests best practices for national and local actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 Disease: Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines (South Africa)

Ministry of Health, South Africa (2020) CC
April 2020
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Continuing essential sexual, reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health services during the COVID-19 pandemic

World Health Organization (WHO), Regional Office for South-East Asia; UNICEF; UNFPA (2020) CC
Practical considerations It provides more detailed and practical guidance for continuing services for each life stage across the life-course continuum. As such, both documents should be read and used together. The countries in South-East Asia and the Pacific regions would like to adapt the guidance ... more
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Protecting Children from Violence in the Time of COVID-19: Disruptions in prevention and response services

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2020) C_UNICEF
As daily lives and communities are upended by COVID-19, concern is mounting that children’s exposure to violence may increase. Children with a history of abuse may find themselves even more vulnerable – both at home and online – and may experience more frequent and severe acts of violence. Oth ... more
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Global Humanitarian Response Plan COVID-19 Progress Report: Final Progress Report 22 February 2021

Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA (2021) C1
2020 was a year like no other. Amidst on-going humanitarian crises, largely fuelled by conflict and violence but also driven by the effects of climate change – such as the largest locust infestation in a generation – the world had to contend with a global pandemic. In less than one year (March-D ... more
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Policy Brief: Faith Actors in the COVID-19 Response

World Vision (2020) C2
COVID-19 is stretching formal and informal aspects of community life. The pandemic is overwhelming health systems. Country economies are reaching a breaking point, with particularly significant impact for the livelihoods of vulnerable families and those dependent on daily wages. COVID-19 is also aff ... more
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Guidance on pooled testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
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African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C1
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the use of pooled sample testing strategy in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing laboratories of the African Union Member States for scaling up SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid testing capacity with the available resources. The current document descr ... more
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Infection prevention and control and preparedness for COVID-19 in healthcare settings - sixth update 9 February 2021

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC (2021) C1
This document aims to provide guidance to healthcare facilities and healthcare providers in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) and the United Kingdom (UK) on preparedness and infection prevention and control (IPC) measures for the management of possible and confirmed cases of COVID-1 ... more
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COVID-19 - Home-based Care
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DIFÄM; Apotheker ohne Grenzen und Brot für die Welt (2020) C1
How to do it best for the patient and the family
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Technical specifications of personal protective equipment for COVID-19
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World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
The document "Priority medical devices list for the COVID-19 response and associated technical specifications" complements this guideline. This document provides interim guidance on the quality, performance characteristics and related standards of personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used i ... more
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Eastern Europe and Central Asia Region COVID-19 Situation Report No. 11 (Reporting Period: 1 - 31 December 2020)

United Nations Population Fund UNFPA (2021) C1
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Bangladesh / Rohingya Refugee Situation : COVID-19 Response (1 – 31 December 2020)

UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR (2021) CC
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COVID-19 response – Lebanon bi-monthly situation report (15 January 2020)

Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA (2021) C1
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COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness and response in Ethiopia. Weekly Bulletin

Ethiopian Public Health Institute (2021) CC
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Geflüchtete Kinder und Covid-19: Corona als Brennglas vorhandener Problematiken

Rude, B. (2021) C1
ifo Schnelldienst, 2020, 73, Nr. 12, 46-57 Der Artikel zeigt, dass diskriminierende Strukturen und die besondere Schutzbedürftigkeit von geflüchteten Kindern durch das Auftreten von Covid-19 verstärkt werden. Geflüchtete Kinder verfügen über weniger digitale Ausstattung, teilweise werden si ... more
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Protecting people with disability during the COVID-19 pandemic

World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (2020) C_WHO
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Guidelines on the Use of Tele-Counselling for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mombasa, Kenya

Mombasa City Council; USAID (2020) CC
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An update on Testing strategies for COVID-19

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
9 July 2021
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Preoperative Nursing Checklist

The Jack Zimmerman Intensive Care Unit GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences (2021) CC
Preoperative Nursing Checklist
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Health Sector Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19

World Health Organization WHO; Health Sector Syria (2021) C_WHO
Revised
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National Tele-Mental Health Guidelines

Ministry of Health, Kenya (2021) CC
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Guidelines for Management of COVID-19 in Children (below 18 years)

Ministry of Health& Family Welfare, Goverment of India (2021) CC
18 June 2021
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SOP on COVID-19 Containment & Management in Peri-urban, Rural & Tribal areas

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Goverment of India (2021) CC
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Coronavirus (oder auch Covid-19)

Medizin hilft e.V. (2021) CC
Der Verein Medizin Hilft e.V. aus Berlin hat eine Informationsbroschüre zum Thema Corona-Impfung in mehreren Sprachen erstellt Deutsch, Englisch, Vietnamese, Arabisch, Russisch, Französisch, Farsi, Rumänisch, Serbisch/Kroatisch/Bosnish; Türkisch
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Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2/ COVID-19 Pandemic: Information and interim guidelines for pharmacists and the pharmacy workforce

International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) (2020) CC
The purpose of this document is to provide relevant information and guidelines on coronavirus outbreaks – and in particular the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and the diseases it produces, COVID-19 – for pharmacists and the pharmacy workforce, both in a primary care context (i.e. community phar ... more
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COVID-19 and Climate-smart Health Care: Health Sector Opportunities for a Synergistic Response to the COVID-19 and Climate Crises - World

The World Bank (2021) C2
English Analysis on World about Climate Change and Environment, Health and Epidemic; published on 03 Nov 2021 by World Bank
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Understanding land-use change conflict: a systematic review of case studies

de JOng, L.; S. de Bruin, J. Knoop and J. van Vliet (2021) CC
Journal of Land Use Science, 16:3, 223-239, DOI: 10.1080/1747423X.2021.1933226
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Measuring instrument: knowledge, attitudes and practices of people with pulmonary tuberculosis

Muñoz-Sánchez, A.I.; Rubiano-Mesa Y. L. , Saavedra-Cantor C. J. (2019) CC
Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem 2019;27:e3086 DOI: 10.1590/1518-8345.2608.3086
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WHO policy brief: Maintaining infection prevention and control measures for COVID-19 in health care facilities, 14 September 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This document aims to encourage countries to develop and implement policies to maintain and strengthen IPC programmes and measures in health care facilities in the context of the current ongoing transmission of the SARS-CoV-2, with recognition that epidemiological trends may vary and the risk of tra ... more
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Clinical management and infection prevention and control for monkeypox
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World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
Interim rapid response guidance, 10 June 2022. It includes considerations for certain populations such as patients with mild disease with considerations for community care, patients with moderate to severe disease, sexually active persons, pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and young persons ... more
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Alcohol and COVID-19 in the Americas

Pan American Health Organization (2021) C_WHO
This fact sheet highlights the relationship between alcohol consumption and COVID-19. Heavy episodic drinking is considered a health risk for COVID-19, and alcohol is used by some to cope with difficult emotions that increased during the pandemic.
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WHO policy brief: COVID-19 testing, 14 September 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes the challenges countries face for maintaining their COVID-19 response while addressing competing public health challenges, conflicts, climate change and economic crises. It remains critical for national programmes to continue to offer testing for COVI ... more
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Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Chikungunya Fever - 2009

World Health Organization - Regional Office for South-East Asia (2009) CC
This guideline for the prevention and control of chikungunya fever (CF) is intended for use by all peripheral health workers in the Region and is based on the strategy outlined above. This document will focus mainly on preventing, predicting and detecting outbreaks, and after detection, investig ... more
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Guide de pratique en soins de plaies

CHUM (2018) CC
Le milieu des soins de plaies est un monde en pleine effervescence. Étant une des activités réservées à l’infirmière, cette dernière doit posséder les connaissances afin d’établir le plan de traitement selon l’évaluation de la plaie. Ce guide a été élaboré afin d’outiller l ... more
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2022 Ethiopia WASH Cluster Assessment Framework

UN Children's Fund UNICEF; WASH Cluster (2022) CC
This document is produced with the intent of strengthening the assessment mechanisms for the Ethiopian WASH cluster and to ensure data is available to identify needs (who, where, what, how many) and to inform response planning accordingly. It will present the existing data environment in the country ... more
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Cholera Diagnosis and Case Management Summary

National Institute for Communicable Diseases (2023) C2
Healthcare workers throughout the country should be on high alert for suspected cholera cases, regardless of travel history
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Rwanda Travel Advisory: Marburg Virus Disease Update

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) (2024) CC
October 2024
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Protecting Kids: Mpox Guidelines for Schools

Africa CDC (2024) C_CDC
The safety of children is a top concern for parents and school authorities in the current mpox outbreak, as those under 15 face elevated risks, particularly in the hardesthit Northwestern and Eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Communicable Diseases Control in Emergencies
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Connolly, M.A. World Health Organization WHO (2005) C_WHO
A field manual
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Assessment of Nutritional Status in Emergency-Affected Populations

ACCSub-Committee on Nutrition (2000) C1
Adolescents
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Infection Control for Viral Haemorraghic Fever in the African Health Care Setting. Section 5

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , WHO (1998)
Disinfect Reusable Supplies and Equipment
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Cholera Outbreak Guidelines Preparedness, Prevention and Control
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Elizabeth Lamond, and Jesee Kinyanjui Oxfam (2012) C1
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Practical Guidelines for Infection Control in Health Care Facilities
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Manju Vatsa, Duangvadee Sungkhobol, Sudarshan Kumari, et al. WHO Western Pacific, Manila, and WHO South-East Asia, New Delhi (2004)
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Measles Fact Sheet for Tsunami Affected Populations

WHO (2004)
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Guidelines For The Control Of Epidemics Due To Shigella Dysenteriae Type 1

World Health Organization (1995)
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Cholera Outbreak Response
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World Health Organization (2004) C_WHO
Document available in English, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese and Swahili. For other languages check also: http://www.who.int/cholera/publications/OutbreakAssessment/en/
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Do's And Don'ts In Community-Based Psychosocial Support For Sexual Violence Survivors

Claudia García-Moreno, and Mark van Ommeren Word Health Organization (2012) C_WHO
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Polio Laboratory Manual

World Health Organization (2004) C_WHO