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Setting Up a Cancer Centre: A WHO–IAEA Framework

World Health Organization WHO; International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA (1989) C1
Cancer centres are a major resource in ensuring a comprehensive approach to cancer treatment and its planning. As part of a new roadmap developed by WHO and IAEA to help countries design national cancer control programmes, this publication proposes ... more
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A short Introduction to first Aid

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC (2018) C2
Psychological first aid is a simple, yet powerful way of helping someone in distress. It involves paying attention to the person’s reactions, active listening and if relevant, practical assistance to help address immediate problems and basic needs ... more
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Social Anxiety Disorder

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2013) C2
Recognition, Assessment and Treatment National Clinical Guideline Number 159
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We are also dying of AIDS

Human Rights Watch (2014) C1
Barriers to HIV Services and Treatment for Persons with Disabilities in Zambia The 80-page report documents the obstacles faced by people with disabilities in both the community and healthcare settings. These include pervasive stigma and discrimina ... more
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Problem Management Plus (PM+)
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World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO
Individual psychological help for adults impaired by distress in communities exposed to adversity. The manual describes a scalable psychological intervention called Problem Management Plus (PM+) fo ... more
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Integrating palliative care and symptom relief into responses to humanitarian emergencies and crises: a WHO guide

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
Humanitarian emergencies and crises (Humanitarian emergencies and crises) are large-scale events that may result in the breakdown of health care systems and society, forced displacement, death, and physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffe ... more
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Trauma symptoms in children after the tsunami

Gunaratne, C., Kremer, P.J., Lewis, A.J. & Clarke, V. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health (2013) CC
Limited research has examined factors associated with psychological distress following natural disasters among non-Western child populations. Conditions associated with trauma-related symptoms following the 2004 tsunami in a sample of 265 Sri Lanka ... more
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Κατευθυντήριες oδηγίες του Παγκόσμιου Οργανισμού Υγείας για τη φαρμακευτική αντιμετώπιση του επίμονου πόνου σε παιδιά με διάφορες παθήσεις

World Health Organization (2013)
WHO guidelines on the pharmacological treatment of persisting pain in children with medical illnesses
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Status of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Zambia [Part 3]

Population Council, UNFPA, Government of Zambia Human Rights Commission, WLSA, and United Nations in Zambia (2017) C1
Violence Against Women and HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
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Religious and Spiritual Factors in Depression: Review and Integration of the Research

Bonelli, R.; R. E. Dew, H.G. Koenig, et al. (2012) CC
Depression Research and Treatment Volume 2012, Article ID 962860, 8 pages doi:10.1155/2012/962860
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Dementia mhGAP module
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World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
DEM supporting material • Person stories • Role plays • Case scenarios • Treatment planning handouts • Treatment planning suggestions • Multiple choice questions • Video link A ... more
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Clinical-Practice-Guidelines-Slide Set-Early-Breast-Cancer

ESMO ESMO (2019) C1
Early breast cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
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Improving Mental Well-Being and Productivity of Small-Medium Entrepreneurs in Fragile, Conflict and Violence Affected Areas

Saraf, P.; T. Rahman; M. Gallardo, et al. (2018) C1
This literature review summarizes the link between psychological well-being and entrepreneurial outcomes for small and medium-size enterprises in fragile, conflict, and violence–affected contexts. It identifies potentially promising, scalable psyc ... more
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mhGAP Training of Health-care Providers (ToHP) training manual. For field testing.
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World Health Organization WHO WHO (2017) C_WHO
Overview Learning objectives • Understand the mental health treatment gap in low-, middle- and high-income countries. • Understand the principles and aims of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme. • Acquire an introduction to mhGAP Interv ... more
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Psychosocial interventions for the management of psychostimulant dependence (2015)

World Health Organization WHO mhGAP; WHO (2015) C_WHO
SCOPING QUESTION:Which psychosocial interventions are effective in the treatment of psychostimulant dependence for adults and young people?
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Care for Mental Health Conditions in Jamaica

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2020) C1
Evaluating the Return on Investment of Scaling Up Treatment for Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosis
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WHO recommendations Uterotonics for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage Web Annex 2

World Health Organization (2018) C_WHO
Web annex 2: Carbetocin versus placebo or no treatment Evidence to decision framework
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Sexual Reproductive Health of Women Living HIV/AIDS

World Health Organization; UNFPA (2006)
Guidelines on care, treatment and support for women living with HIV/AIDS and their children in resource-constrained settings
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Global action plan on HIV drug resistance 2017–2021

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
The goal of this Global Action Plan is to articulate synergistic actions that will be required to prevent HIVDR from undermining efforts to achieve global targets on health and HIV, and to provide the most effective treatment to all people living wi ... more
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Consensus document for management of breast cancer

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (2016) C1
Prepared as an outcome of ICMR Subcommittee on Breast Cancer |.This consensus document on management of breast cancers summarizes the modalities of treatment including the site-specific anti-cancer therapies, supportive and palliative care and mole ... more
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Assessment Instrument for Mental Health Systems

World Health Organization WHO (2005) C_WHO
1. Provide treatment for mental disorders in primary care 2. Ensure wider accessibility to essential psychotropic drugs 3. Provide care in the community 4. Educate the public 5. Involve communities, families and consumers 6. Establish national ... more
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Physical Activity

World Health Organization WHO (2012) C_WHO
Q6: Is advice on physical activity better (more effective than/as safe as) than treatment as usual in adults with depressive episode/disorder with inactive lifestyles
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Substance abuse treatmentand care for women: Case studies and lessons learned

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (2004) C1
The present booklet is about gender-responsive substance abuse treatment services for women. It is part of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) project to develop tools to support the development and improvement of substance abuse ... more
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WHO recommendations Uterotonics for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage Web Annex 6

World Health Organization (2018) C_WHO
Web annex 6: Injectable prostaglandins versus placebo or no treatment Evidence to Decision Framework
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WHO recommendations Uterotonics for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage Web Annex 5

World Health Organization (2018) C_WHO
Web annex 5: Oxytocin and ergometrine versus placebo or no treatment Evidence to decision framework
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Drug misuse: opoid detoxification

National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health NICE (2008) C1
The guideline on Drug misuse: opioid detoxification, commissioned by NICE and developed by the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, sets out clear, evidence-based recommendations for healthcare staff on how to work with people who misuse opioids to significantly improve their ... more
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Addressing childhood trauma in a developmental context

Gregorowski, C. & Seedat, S. Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (2013) CC
Traditionally, understanding of the psychiatric and psychological effects of trauma have been developed from studies with adults and then applied to trauma-exposed children with some modifications. While this is an important step to understanding th ... more
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Community-based psychosocial support - Facilitator Manual

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC (2023) CC
The PS Centre has released three publications addressing the need for MHPSS tools and guidance in Ukraine and surrounding countries. The Introduction to Psychological First Aid, presents a training module on basic ... more
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Practice Parameter on Disaster Preparedness

Pfefferbaum, B., Shaw, J.A. & American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Committee on Quality Issues (CQI) American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) (2013) CC
AACAP OFFICIAL ACTION | This Practice Parameter identifies best approaches to the assessment and management of children and adolescents across all phases of a disaster. Delivered within a disaster system of care, many interventions are appropriate for implementation in the weeks and months after a d ... more
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Guidelines for essential trauma care
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Mock, C et al World Health Organization (WHO) (2004) C_WHO
The Guidelines for essential trauma care seek to set achievable standards for trauma treatment services which could realistically be made available to almost every injured person in the world. They then seek to define the resources that would be nec ... more
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Guidance on tuberculosis control in vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations

Andreas Sandgren, Marieke J. van der Werf, Netta Beer et al. (2016) CC
This guidance provides an overview of interventions to improve early diagnosis of TB and treatment completion in these populations, as well as factors to consider when developing programmes for health communication, awareness and education, and prog ... more
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Istanbul Protocol

UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) United Nations (2004) CC
Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
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The global mental health nursing workforce

International Council of Nurses (2022) C1
The world faces grave consequences from the lack of available mental health services and treatment. Mental illness impacts every country, culture and community, with the World Health Organization (WHO) stating that 10% of the global burden of diseas ... more
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Strategy for a globally coordinated response to a priority neglected tropical disease: Snakebite envenoming

Williams, D.; Faiz, M.; Abela-Ridder, B. et al. PLoS Neglected Tropical diseases (2019) CC
In one of his final essays, statesman and former United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan said, ‘Snakebite is the most important tropical disease you’ve never heard of’. Mr. Annan firmly believed that victims of snakebite envenoming should be recognised and afforded greater efforts at impro ... more
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Oxycodone

UCLA Brain Research Institute (2021) CC
The pamphlet "Oxycodone" provides an overview of the opioid drug class, explaining its uses, effects, and risks. It describes positive effects like euphoria and pain relief, alongside negative effects such as respiratory depression, confusion, and constipation. Withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, i ... more
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Health Guide To Switzerland - The Swiss healthcare system in brief – a guide for immigrants to Switzerland

Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz (2017) C1
Where must I go if I feel unwell or have had an accident? Is medical treatment free in Switzerland or must I pay for it? What should I do in an emergency? What types of insurance do I need? How can I protect myself from illness? Where can I find hea ... more
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Mentally Challenged Children in Africa: Victims of Sexual Abuse

Jabulani G. Kheswa Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy (2014) CC
Vol 5 No 27 | ISSN 2039-2117 (online) | ISSN 2039-9340 (print) | The rate of sexual victimization of mentally retarded children is alarming and it goes unnoticed because the perpetrators could be parents, step- parents, relatives, well-respected individuals by family members, neighbours and educator ... more
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Guidelines for managing advanced HIV disease and rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
The objectives of these guidelines are to provide recommendations outlining a public health approach to managing people presenting with advanced HIV disease, and to provide guidance on the timing of initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all people living with HIV.
WHO recommends that a ... more
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Best Practice for the Care of Patients with Tuberculosis: a Guide for Low-Income Countries
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G. Williams, E. Alarcón, S. Jittimanee et al. The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (2017) CC
2nd edition. The practical aspects of TB patient care from the onset of symptoms to the completion of treatment are covered in this guide
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CONSENSUS DOCUMENT FOR MANAGEMENT OF GALLBLADDER CANCER

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (2014) C1
Prepared as an outcome of ICMR Subcommittee on Gastric Cancer | This consensus document on Management of Gallbladder cancers summarizes the modalities of treatment including the site-specific anti-cancer therapies, supportive and palliative care and ... more
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Mental health and psychosocial support for conflict-related sexual violence: 10 myths

UNFPA, UNICEF, UNHCR, Stop Rape Now, WHO, UNDP, WB World Health Organisation (WHO) (2012) C_WHO
1. MYTH: Sexual violence is just another stressor in populations exposed to extreme stress: there is no need to do anything special to address sexual violence | 2. MYTH: The most important consequence of sexual violence is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | 3. MYTH. Concepts of mental disorders ... more
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After emergency is over: Post-traumatic stress disorder in children and youth

Emergency Medical Services for Children EMSC (2019) C1
After a frightening or distressing experience (any kind of injury, a physical or sexual assault, car crash, fire, or other natural disaster), a child or teen may suffer psychological stress in addition to any physical injuries. When these reaction ... more
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Mozambique: Cyclone Idai & Floods Flash Update No. 13, 29 March 2019

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) (2019) C1
The official death toll had risen to 493 people as of 29 March, according to the Government. A new cholera outbreak was reported in Nhamatande; nine Cholera Treatment Centres have been established in Beira and other locations. More than 140,000 pe ... more
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Pharmacological interventions in adolescents with psychotic disorders
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World Health Organization World Health Organization (2015) C_WHO
Q15. SCOPING QUESTION: Is pharmacological intervention effective and safe for treatment of psychotic disorders in adolescents (including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder)?
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Follow-up and tracing of tuberculosis patients who fail to attend their scheduled appointments in Cotonou, Benin: a retrospective cohort study

Serge Ade1, Arnaud Trébucq, Anthony D. Harries, Gabriel Ade, Gildas Agodokpessi, Prudence Wachinou, Dissou Affolabi, Sévérin Anagonou BMC Health Services Research (2016) C2
Ade et al. BMC Health Services Research (2016) 16:5 Background: In the “Centre National Hospitalier de Pneumo-Phtisiologie” of Cotonou, Benin, little is known about the characteristics of patients who have not attended their scheduled appointment, the results of tracing and the possible b ... more
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Management & Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of Potential HIV and Hepatitis B Exposure in Children, Adolescents & Adults Guidelines (South Africa)

Western Cape Government Health, South Africa (2019) C1
1PEP GUIDELINES | 2019 EDITION. The prevalence of both HIV and Hepatitis B is high in South Africa therefore there is a significant risk of acquiring these infections following exposure to infected material. Studies suggest that post- exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with highly active antiretroviral ... more
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National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Orogram Tuberculosis (TB) Isolation Policy

Ministry of Health, Kenya (2018) C1
Apart from implementation of TB infection Prevention and Control measures, treatment of those with active TB of the lungs is key in preventing the spread of the TB bacilli. The Public Health Act CAP 242, section 17 classify TB as notifiable infectio ... more
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Faith Sector Key HIV Messages for Mainstreaming

Ministry of Health, Kenya; National AIDS Control Council (2018) C1
The National AIDS Control Council recognizes the growing, organized and progressive inter-faith religious voice in the spheres of governance and development in Kenya. Across the country, the Faith Sector has been involved in HIV prevention, treatment ... more
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Self-help Plus (SH+)
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) CC
A group-based stress managment course for adults. Self-Help Plus (SH+) is WHO’s 5-session stress management course for large groups of up to 30 people. It is delivered by supervised, non-specialist facilitators who complete a short training course and use pre-recorded audio and an illustrated gui ... more
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WHO consolidated guidelines on tuberculosis - Module 5: Management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents
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World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
The Updated guidelines on Management of tuberculosis in children and adolescents include new recommendations that cover diagnostic approaches for TB, shorter treatment for children with non-severe drug-susceptible TB, a new option for the ... more
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Strengthening mental health responses to COVID-19 in the Americas: A health policy analysis and recommendations

A. Tausch; Oliveira e Souza, R.; Martinez Viciana, C.; et al. Pan American Health Organization (2021) CC
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on the mental health of populations in the Americas. Studies show high rates of depression and anxiety, among other psychological symptoms, particularly among women, young people, those with pre-exist ... more
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SAMS A2021 Annual Report

Syrian American Medical Society Foundation (2022) CC
SAMS team rose to meet these challenges, delivering world class COVID treatment with four newly established COVID hospitals complete with 100 ICU beds and state of the art equipment like ventilators, monitors, and oxygen generators. By using innovat ... more
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Trauma induced disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Ethno-Medizinisches Zentrum e. V. (2015) C1
This guide aims to inform about these illnesses - so-called ‘trauma-induced disorders’ - in general and ‘post-traumatic stress disorder’ (PTSD) in particular. It is also designed to offer support in finding treatment and counselling options. ... more
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Where there is no psychiatrist : a mental health care manual

Patel, Vikram Royal College of Psychiatrists (2003) C2
This book is a practical manual of mental health care for community health workers, primary care nurses, social workers and primary care doctors, particularly in developing countries.Helpful features include: over 50 illustrations and case studies, jargon-free explanations and descriptions, flow-cha ... more
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HIV and adolescents: Guidance for HIV testing and counselling and care for adolescents living with HIV

World Health Organization (2013)
These guidelines provide specific recommendations and expert suggestions — for national policy-makers and programme managers and their partners and stakeholders— on prioritizing, planning and providing HIV testing, counselling, treatment and car ... more
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Guidelines for Implementing Collaborative TB and HIV Programme Activities

Stop TB Partnership. Working Group on TBHIV. Scientific Panel WHO (2003) C_WHO
The main aim of these guidelines is to enable the central units of national TB and HIV/AIDS programmes to support districts to plan, coordinate and implement collaborative TB/HIV activities. These guidelines reinforce current medical understanding, that highly active antiretroviral ... more
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Smita Srivastava Tufts Medical Center (2011) C1
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents occurs when a child is exposed to one or more events that are unexpected, uncontrollable, life-threatening, and likely to cause serious harm or injury to himself/herself or someone significantly important to the child. In response, th ... more
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Liberia Ebola Virus Disease Clinical Management Manual

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Liberia (2014)
This clinical management manual for Ebola Viral Disease in Liberia was developed after several ETUs were established in the country following the outbreak early this year. As the outbreak evolved, it became evident that different SOPs were being used by clinicians across these ... more
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Rapid guidance on the decommissioning of Ebola care facilities
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World Health Organization (2015) C_WHO
In light of the decline in new Ebola cases, strategies are now needed to scale down the activities and bed capacities in Ebola care facilities. These facilities include Ebola treatment units, community care centres, Ebola ... more
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Culture, Context and the Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing of Syrians

Hassan, G, Kirmayer, LJ, Mekki- Berrada A., et al. UNHCR (2015) C1
The document is primarily meant to inform mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) staff, such as: psychologists, psychosocial counsellors, social workers, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, and others who are involved providing individual or group counselling, psychotherapy and/or psychiatric ... more
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Cost of exclusion from healthcare - The case of migrants in an irregular situation

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (2015) C1
This report aims to estimate the economic cost of providing regular access to healthcare for migrants in an irregular situation, compared with the cost of providing treatment in emergency cases only. Two specific medical conditions – hypertension ... more
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Operational Guidelines for ART Centers India

National AIDSControl (NACO), Government of India; Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (2012) C1
The resources provide both the older as well as the updated Operational Guidelines for antiretroviral therapy centres, including administrative issues, functions and establishment of centres, reporting and recording tools, measures to improve retention in HIV care, supply chain management of drugs a ... more
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Practical Guide for Medical Management of Chemical Warfare Casualties

Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (2016) C1
This Guide contains information, guidelines, diagrams and other materials addressed to medical practitioners who are engaged in the treatment of casualties of chemical weapons. It is made available to the public for information purposes, but is not ... more
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Best practice guidance: How to respond to vocal vaccine deniers in public

World Health Organization (WHO) (2016) C_WHO
This guidance document provides basic broad principles for a spokesperson of any health authority on how to respond to vocal vaccine deniers. The suggestions are based on psychological research on persuasion, on research in public health, communi ... more
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NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR COMPREHENSIVE CARE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV IN RWANDA

Ministry of Health, Rwanda (2011) C2
This guide presents new knowledge and guidelines on the provision of care to persons living with HIV/AIDS, in accordance with the last guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) published in 2006 and adapted to the Rwandan national context. It thus responds to the need by the Ministry of Heal ... more
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Guidelines for the production, control and regulation of snake antivenom immunoglobulins

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
Replacement of Annex 2 of WHO Technical Report Series, No. 964treatment for envenoming by snakebites. Antivenoms can prevent or reverse most of the snakebite envenomings effects, ... more
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North-east Nigeria: Case study

Edwards, Jon Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (2017)
This case study examines the humanitarian response to the conflict-related crisis in the North-East of Nigeria, focusing primarily on the period from 2015 to the end of 2016. The aim is test the central hypotheses of the Emergency Gap project: that the current structure, conceptual underpinning and ... more
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South-East Asia Regional response framework for DR-TB, 2017-2021
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World Health Organization (WHO), Regional Office for South-East-Asia (2017) C_WHO
The WHO South-East Asia (‎SEA)‎ Region bears a high burden of tuberculosis (‎TB)‎ and MDR-TB. In 2015, the Region accounted for nearly 200 000 or 35% of the global estimated new RR/MDR-TB cases eligible for treatment. Extensively drug-resis ... more
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Field Guide for the Management of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
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A. Piubello The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (2018)
A practical tool to help health workers in the clinical and operational management of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis with special focus on the introduction, implementation and management of the nine-month treatment regimen.
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Consensus Document for Management of Colorectal Cancer

Indian Council of Medical Research (2014) C1
Prepared as an outcome of ICMR Subcommittee on Colorectal Cancer | Coordinated by Division of Non Communicable Diseases | This Consensus Document on Management of Colorectal Cancer summarizes the modalities of treatment including the site-specific a ... more
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Consensus Document for Management of Larynx and Hypopharynx Cancers

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (2017) C1
Prepared as an outcome of ICMR Subcommittee on Larynx & Hypopharynx Cancers | This consensus document on management of larynx and hypopharynx cancers summarizes the modalities of treatment including the site-specific anti-cancer therapies, supporti ... more
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Hidden in Plain Sight: A statistical analysis of violence against children

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (2014)
Interpersonal violence – in all its forms – has a grave effect on children: Violence undermines children’s future potential; damages their physical, psychological and emotional well-being; and in many cases, ends their lives. The report sheds ... more
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Childhood Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

The Shaw Mind Foundation (2016) C1
This brochure will briefly look at childhood trauma and PTSD, discussing the symptoms that may be seen in children and adults, as well as discussing some treatment options. If you do read this brochure and feel that your experiences and current symp ... more
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Global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-2025

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
Areas for action include: increasing prioritisation and awareness of dementia; reducing the risk of dementia; diagnosis, treatment and care; support for dementia carers; strengthening information systems for dementia; and research and innovation.
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fullscreen on view: An Exploratory Study on the Background and Psychosocial Consequences of Webcam Child Sex Tourism in the Philippines

Terre des Hommes Netherlands (2013) C2
In recent years Terre des Hommes Netherlands observed the steady rise of a new form of child sexual exploitation. One that is enabled and fuelled by rapid technological advances, increasing global connectivity, persisting poverty rates, and growing disparity in the global distribution of resources. ... more
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Comfort for Kids in the Time of Ebola : Mental Health Liberia

World Bank (2018) C1
The 2014-2015 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Liberia resulted in over 10,000 cases and 5,000 deaths. Recognizing the importance of addressing children’s trauma, the Ebola recovery and restoration trust fund (EERTF) funded the implementation of a Comfort for kids (C4K) program which encou ... more
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Preventing suicide: A community engagement toolkit
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World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
Suicides take a high toll. Over 800 000 people die by suicide every year and it is the second leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds. Most suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries where resources and services, if they do exist, are often scarce and limited for early identification, ... more
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Best practice portal: standards and guidelines
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European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (2019) CC
The Best practice portal is a resource for professionals, policymakers and researchers in the drugs field. We provide information on the available evidence on drug-related prevention, treatment and harm reduction, focusing on the European context. T ... more
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A guide for caregivers of people with mental illness

MHFA MHFA (2009)
Mental illness can affect not only the life of the person with the illness, but also their close family, partners and friends. Significant people in a person’s life are often a source of support with the illness. However, family, partners and friends may be faced with a loved one’s men ... more
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Epilepsy: a public health imperative
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World Health Organization WHO, International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) (2019) C_WHO
This is the first global report on epilepsy summarizing the available evidence on the burden of epilepsy and the public health response required at global, regional and national levels. The reports highlights major gaps in awareness, diagnosis, treatmen ... more
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Optimized Supportive Care for Ebola Virus Disease
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World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
Clinical management standard operating procedures. Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a life-threatening multisystem illness associated with fever and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that frequently leads to hypovolaemia, metabolic acidosis, hypoglycaemia, and multi-organ failure. The prolonged 2013–201 ... more
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National guidelines for the provision of psychosocial support for gender based violence victims/survivors
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Ministry of gender, labour and social development Ministry of gender, labour and social development (2011) CC
Psychosocial support is a very important component in Gender Based Violence response that provide appropriate care, protection and social integration. Psychological aspects affect thoughts, emotions, behavior, memory, learning ability, perceptions ... more
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National guidelines for the provision of psychosocial support for gender based violence victims survivors
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Ministry of gender, labour and social development Ministry of gender, labour and social development (2011)
Psychosocial support is a very important component in Gender Based Violence response that provide appropriate care, protection and social integration. Psychological aspects affect thoughts, emotions, behavior, memory, learning ability, perceptions ... more
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WHO report on cancer: setting priorities, investing wisely and providing care for all

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C1
Ramped-up cancer services could save 7 million lives over the next decade—and addressing huge service gaps between rich and poor countries is key to success, according to this report. In 2019, over 90% of high-income countries reported that comprehensive cancer ... more
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Europe at a Crossroads - Dos and don’ts for authorities when responding to the Covid-19 pandemic

OCHA; Reliefweb; Amnesty International (2020) C2
Human rights must be at the centre of all prevention, preparedness, containment and treatment efforts from the start, in order to best protect public health and support the groups and people who are most at risk. States have an obligation to protect ... more
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Rights in a pandemic – Lockdowns, rights and lessons from HIV in the early response to COVID-19

UNAIDS (2020) C_WHO
These include taking proactive measures to ensure that people, particularly people in vulnerable groups, can access HIV treatment and prevention services, designating and supporting essential workers, including community-led organizations, and imple ... more
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WHO recommendation on advance misoprostol distribution to pregnant women for prevention of postpartum haemorrhage

World Health Organization (2020) C_WHO
The recommendation in this document thus supersedes the previous WHO recommendation for the prevention of PPH as published in the 2012 guideline, WHO recommendations for the prevention and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage.
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A Roadmap to combat postpartum haemorrhage between 2023 and 2030

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO
WHO today released its first roadmap to tackle postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) – defined as excessive bleeding after childbirth - which affects millions of women annually and is the world’s leading cause of maternal deaths. Despite being preventable and treatable, PPH results in around 70 000 de ... more
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Global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
WHO‘s Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, launched today, outlines three key steps: vaccination, screening and treatment. Successful implementation of all three could reduce more than 40% of new cases of the disease a ... more
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A short guide to cancer screening. Increase effectiveness, maximize benefits and minimize harm

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Europe (2022) C1
The purpose of cancer screening tests is to detect pre-cancer or early-stage cancer in asymptomatic individuals so that timely diagnosis and early treatment can be offered, where this treatment can ... more
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Integration of mental health and HIV interventions

World Health Organization WHO, UNICEF (2022) C_WHO
This joint publication by UNAIDS and WHO emphasizes the importance of integrating HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care and mental health services for people living with HIV. It provides a compilation of tools, best practices, recommendations ... more
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Training and deployment of Key Informants (KIs) for case finding for children with severe visual impairment and blindness and Improving the follow up of children after cataract and other surgeries

Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology KCCO (2022) CC
The WHO estimates that 19 million children aged 15 years or younger are visually impaired. Of these, 1.4 million are irreversibly blind and need visual rehabilitation interventions for full psychological and personal development. The remainder have ... more
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Clinical management of COVID-19: living guideline, 13 January 2023

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
As of 12 December 2022, over 645 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with COVID-19, with over 6.6 million deaths (4). The Omicron variant, which emerged in late November 2021, and its subvariants, are now the dominant circulating viruses, contributing to the ongoing surge in several countr ... more
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Obstetric Fistula Strategic Plan 2022 - 2026

Government of Zambia World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office Africa (2023) C_WHO
Globally, over two million women live with obstetric fistula with the majority of the cases being from Africa. In low-resource settings such as Zambia, obstetric fistula (OF) is a visible indicator of gaps in maternal health care resulting in failure to provide adequate, accessible and quality m ... more
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Societal Healing Programme in Rwanda - Programme Intervention Protocols: Reinforcing community capacity for social cohesion and reconciliation through societal trauma healing in Rwanda

Interpeace (2023) C_WHO
Interpeace has been working with the government and non-governmental actors in Rwanda for over 20 years, focusing on societal healing and participatory governance. Currently, Interpeace is implementing a holistic peacebuilding programme titled ‘Reinforcing community capacity for social cohesion an ... more
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How to support survivors of gender-based violence when a GBV actor is not available in your area

Inter-Agency Standing Committee (2023) CC
KEY MESSAGES Always talk to a GBV specialist first to understand what GBV services are available in your area. Some services may take the form of hotlines, a mobile app or other remote support. Be aware of any other available services in your area. Identify services provided by humanitarian pa ... more
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Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Guidelines for assessment and management of cardiovascular risk

World Health Organization WHO (2007) C_WHO
Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of disability and premature death throughout the world, and contributes substantially to the escalating costs of health care. The underlying pathology is atherosclerosis, which develops over many years and is usually advanced by the time symptoms occur, genera ... more
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Guidelines for the management of asthma in adults and adolescents: Position statement of the South African Thoracic Society – 2021 update

Lalloo, U.G.; Kalla, I.S.; Abdool-Gaffar, S. et al. African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine (2021) CC
sthma prevalence is increasing worldwide, and surveys indicate that most patients in developed and developing countries, including South Africa, do not receive optimal care and are therefore not well controlled. Standard management guidelines adapted to in-country realities are important to support ... more
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Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Richardson, C.R.; Borgeson, J. R.; Harrison, V.; et al. National Library of Medicine (2021) CC2
The document "Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" provides comprehensive guidelines for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. It emphasizes the importance of individualized glycemic targets, lifestyle interventio ... more
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Asthma in South African adolescents: a time trend and risk factor analysis over two decades

Baard, C.B.; Franckling-Smith, Z.; Munro, J. et al. ERJ Open Research (2021) CC
The article "Asthma in South African adolescents: a time trend and risk factor analysis over two decades" investigates the prevalence and risk factors for asthma in Cape Town adolescents from 2002 to 2017. The study finds that while the overall prevalence of asthma remained similar, the severity of ... more