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Interim recommendations for use of the Valneva VLA2001 vaccine against COVID 19: interim guidance

World Health Organization WHO (2022) CC

first issued 18 August 2022

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Management of a cholera epidemic - Practical guide for doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, medical auxiliaries, water and sanitation specialists and logisticians
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Médecins Sans Frontières MFS (2023) CC

Cholera is a transmissible diarrhoeal infection caused by Vibrio cholerae. Endemic and/or epidemic in over 40 countries (mainly in Africa and Asia), cholera continues to be a major global public health issue. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the number of cases reported worldwid...e represents in reality only 5 to 10% of actual cases. This guide is intended for medical and non-medical staff responding to a cholera outbreak. It attempts to provide concrete answers to the questions and problems faced by staff, based on the recommendations of reference organisations, such as WHO and UNICEF, as well as Médecins Sans Frontières’ experience in the field. It is divided into 8 chapters. Chapter 1, Cholera overview, outlines the epidemiological and clinical features of cholera. Chapter 2, Outbreak investigation, explains the method and stages of a field investigation, from the alert to implementation of initial activities. Chapter 3, Cholera control measures, details measures and tools to prevent and/or control cholera transmission and mortality in populations affected, or at risk of being affected, by an epidemic (curative care, prevention means and health promotion activities). Chapter 4, Strategies for epidemic response, addresses the roll-out strategies of the measures described in Chapter 3 which depend on context (e.g. urban, rural, endemic, non-endemic setting, etc.), resources and particular constraints. Chapter 5, Cholera case management, details the different stages of cholera treatment, from diagnosis through to cure. Chapter 6, Setting up cholera treatment facilities, focuses on the installation of treatment facilities that vary in size and complexity according to operational requirements (treatment centres and units and oral rehydration points). Chapter 7, Organisation of cholera treatment facilities, describes the organisation of these specialized facilities in terms of human resources, supply, water, hygiene and sanitation, etc. Chapter 8, Monitoring and evaluation, presents the key data to be collected and analysed during an epidemic to facilitate a tailored response and evaluate its quality and effectiveness. The guide includes various practical tools in the appendices to facilitate activities (e.g. water quality tests, job descriptions, documents, etc.). Moreover, the toolbox also contains additional tools in editable formats (individual patient file, cholera case register, pictograms). Despite all efforts, it is possible that certain errors may have been overlooked in this guide. Please inform the authors of any errors detected. To ensure that this guide continues to evolve while remaining adapted to field realities, please send any comments or suggestions. more

Global action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013-2020 WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2013) C_WHO

The Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases 2013-2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO) outlines a comprehensive strategy to address the global rise in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases,... more

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Packages of Care for Depression in Low- and Middle- Income Countries

Patel V, Simon G, Chowdhary N, Kaaya S, Araya R (2009) CC

PLoS Med. 2009 Oct;6(10):e1000159. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000159. Epub 2009 Oct 6.

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Management of Alcohol Dependence. Quick Reference Guide (Draft)
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National Health Mission; Ministry of Health & Social Welfare India (2016) C1

Standard Treatment Guideline

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National Training Manual for the Health and Development of Adolescent and Young People in Nigeria

Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria (2011) C1

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A guide for surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in leprosy: 2017 update
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E. A. Cooreman WHO SEARODepartment of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (2017) C_WHO

In case of resistance to rifampicin, fluoroquinolones become the preferred category of second-line drugs. Unfortunately, quinolone-resistant strains of Mycobacterium leprae have also been reported in several countries, probably due to the extensive use of quinolones for treating several types of inf... more

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From Rights to Realities: Confronting the Challenge of Educating Persons with Disabilities in Developing Countries

Beckmann, P.J.; N. Abera, T. Saballa, et al. (2016) CC

Global Education Review, 3(3).4-27

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The State Of The World’S Children 2013: Executive Summary - Children with Disabilities

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (2013)

The State of the World’s Children 2013: Children with Disabilities examines the barriers – from inaccessible buildings to dismissive attitudes, from invisibility in official statistics to vicious discrimination – that deprive children with disabilities of their rights and keep them from partic... more

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Guidance for implementing non pharmacological public health measures in populations in situations of vulnerability in the context of COVID-19

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2020) C_WHO

The purpose of this guide is to offer recommendations for improving the implementation of non‑pharmacological public health measures during the COVID-19 response and compliance with these measures by population groups in situations of vulnerability. This requires determining the main barriers to i... more

Vital Roles of nurses and midwifes in the western pacific region

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

This document outlines why and how nurses and midwives are important, not only for individual health optimization but also to achieve the thematic priorities of For the Future. More specifically, it provides case studies to showcase the amazing work that nurses and midwives across the Region are doi... more

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An Introduction to Evaluation of Humanitarian Action. Course Manual

Margie Buchanan-Smith and John Telford Channel Research; ALNAP (2006)

Medical Anthropology Study of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Outbreak in Liberia/West Africa

Omidian, P.; K. Tehoungue; J.Monger World Health Organization WHO (2014)

This study was carried out to better understand the local beliefs and practices likely to enhance or hinder efforts to respond to the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Liberia.

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The Interpretation of Epidemiological Indicators in Leprosy INTERPRETATION OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL INDICATORS IN LEPROSY

ILEP International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (2001)

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Confronting Commercialization of Health Care!

National Coordination Committee, Jan Swasthya Sabha (2000)

Towards the Peoples Health Assembly Book - 5

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The health of the people: what works – the African Regional Health Report 2014

World Health Organization, Regional Office for Africa (2014) C_WHO

A Review of Needs Assessment Tools, Response Analysis Frameworks, and Targeting Guidance for Urban Humanitarian Response

Lili Mohiddin, Gabrielle Smith International Institute for Environment and Development, Norwegian Refugee Council, International Rescue Committee, World Vision (2016) C1

The magnitude of urban disasters, high population densities, and a complex social, political and institutional environment has challenged the manner in which humanitarian agencies are used to working. Humanitarian agencies are now grappling with how to change their approaches to this reality. This d... more