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TROPICAL CYCLONES - Technical Hazard Sheet - Natural Disaster Profiles

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
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Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Research-Based Guide

National Institute on Drug Abuse (2014) C2
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Managing Sexual Violence against Aid Workers: prevention, preparedness, response and aftercare. Summary Brief

European Interagency Security Forum (2019) C1
Managing Sexual Violence against Aid Workers aims to support aid agencies in preventing, being prepared for and responding to incidents of sexual violence against their staff. It is intended as a good practice guide to help strengthen existing processes and support organisations as they set up their ... more
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WFP Myanmar Country Brief March 2019

World Food Programme WFP (2019)
Operational Updates Emergency Relief & Nutrition Rakhine: A significant increase in internal displacements due to continued armed conflict between the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) and Arakan Army was reported in northern and central Rakhine State increasing from 6,000 people in February to 20,000 i ... more
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Prevention and Control of poultry diseases For better farm profitability

Yoni Segal Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO (2019) C2
Educational materials (slide presentations) from FAO covering important biosecurity aspects in poultry farms
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South African National Guidelines for Medical Male Circumcision

National Department of Health (Republic of South Africa) National Department of Health (Republic of South Africa) (2020) C2
Accessed: 03.03.2020
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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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Controlling the spread of COVID-19 at ground crossings

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
COVID-19: Travel, Points of Entry and Border Health
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Moving Towards Children as Partners in Child Protection in COVID-19 Guide

Columbia University, IFRC, Protection Cluster, et al. (2020) CC
From Participation to Partnerships (September 2020) Despite the COVID-19 challenges, children around the world have found meaningful ways to support and protect their peers, families, and communities. Children are on the frontlines of innovative responses and are working closely with their adult al ... more
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Humanitarian Action for Children 2022 - East Asia and the Pacific

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2021) C_UNICEF
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COVID-19: Occupational health and safety for health workers
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
Interim guidance 2 February 2021 . Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Ukranian, Russian Health workers are at the front line of the COVID-19 outbreak response and as such are exposed to different hazards that put them at risk. Occupational hazards include exposure to SARS-CoV-2 and othe ... more
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Health effects of particulate matter: policy implications for countries in eastern Europe, Caucasus and central Asia

World Health Organization WHO (2013) C_WHO
Despite some improvements, current levels of air pollution still pose a considerable risk to the environment and to human health in the WHO European Region. One issue of concern is that monitoring of particulate matter is very limited in the countries of eastern Europe, the Caucasus and central Asia ... more
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Update 68 – Health and care workers during COVID-19
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
Update 68
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Effect of socioeconomic inequalities and vulnerabilities on health-system preparedness and response to COVID-19 in Brazil: a comprehensive analysis

Rocha, R.; et al. (2021) C1
Lancet Glob Health 2021; 9: e782–92
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Engaging and supporting National Public Health Institutes as Key Climate Actors

International Association of National Public Health Institutes (2021) CC
The roadmap highlights and advocates for the existing and potential key role of national public health institutes (NPHIs) in climate adaptation and mitigation, and how they contribute to climate policies, research and action.
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Extreme heat can impact our health in many ways

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2021) C_CDC
Climate change also affects human health by increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. Increases in the overall temperature of the atmosphere and oceans associated with climate change cause changes in wind, moisture, and heat circulation patterns. These changes contribute to shi ... more
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Guidance for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in temporary reception centres in the context of the large numbers of people fleeing Ukraine
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC (2022) C1
This document offers public health guidance for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in reception centres, and other temporary accommodation facilities, in the context of the mass influx of Ukrainian people into the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and the Republic of Moldova. ... more
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Urban Health Initiative a model process for catalysing change - air pollution: tools for cleaner, healthier air in cities

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
The Urban Health Initiative promotes tools and guidance to assess the health impacts of air pollution and the health benefits of sustainable development in energy, transportation, land-use and waste.
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Urban Health Initiative a model process for catalysing change - Making health a priority in the design of air pollution-free cities

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
The Urban Health Initiative (UHI) goes beyond improving access to health care and promoting healthy behaviours, and focuses on how to build cities that enable and encourage good health.
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Rational for Environmental Safeguard Policies and Strategies

J.-G. Kühling; C. Hamelmann UNDP (2015) C1
Healthcare Waste Management Toolkit for Global Fund Practitioners and Policy Makers: Part A
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National User Guide on the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension in Adults at the PHC Level 2021

Health Department: Republic of South Africa (2021) CC
Hypertension is referred to as a “silent killer”. Most people with hypertension are unaware of their condition as in most cases, they experience no warning signs or symptoms hence they are not identified or treated. Hypertention is associated with a number of conditions, disability, and causes o ... more
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-Being among Children in Severe Food Shortage Situations

Jodi Morris, Geetika Chopra, Leah Hathaway et al. WHO (2006) C_WHO
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Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan 2013-2018

Global Polio Eradication Intiative (2013)
The WHO Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)’s new Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan targets the end of all kinds of polioviruses by 2018, including the wild and rare vaccine-related strains which cause paralysis among thousands of children worldwide. The plan is focused on develo ... more
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Antiretroviral Therapy Guidelines for HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents Including Post-exposure Prophylaxis

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India (2007) C1
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Guidelines for HIV Care and Treatment in Infants and Children

Indian Academy of Paediatrics; National AIDS Control Organisation (2006) C1
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Condoms and lubricants in the time of COVID-19 — Sustaining supplies and people-centred approaches to meet the need in low- and middle-income countries

UNAIDS; GPC (2020) CC
The aim of this brief is to ensure that the COVID-19 pandemic does not disrupt the supply of and demand generation for condoms. Sexual relations may be transformed in the new context of the pandemic, but they have not stopped. While access to male and female condoms has been critical in the global r ... more
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Cleaning & Disinfection of Poultry Farm

Yoni Segal Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2019) C2
Educational materials (slide presentations) from FAO covering important biosecurity aspects in poultry farms
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National Guidelines for Comprehensive Care of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Services

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Tanzania Government of Tanzania (2012) C1
3rd edition
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Ebola IVR mLearning Course for Health Workers

IntraHealth (2014)
A new mobile learning courses developed by CapacityPlus lead partner IntraHealth International offer specialized guidance on care and prevention for health workers in Ebola-affected areas, delivered through SMS text messages or through interactive voice response on simple mobile phones. The reources ... more
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Gender in Humanitarian Aid: Different Needs, Adapted Assistance

European Commission (2013)
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Working to end female genital mutilation and cutting in Tanzania. The role and response of the church

Johanna Waritay & Ann-Marie Wilson from 28 Too Many Tearfund (2014) C1
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Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment: A Training Curriculum for Health Workers . Module 2 Trainer Manual

ICAP; CDC; University Teaching Hospital, et al. (2011)
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Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment: A Training Curriculum for Health Workers . Module 11 Participant

ICAP; CDC; University Teaching Hospital, et al. (2011)
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Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment: A Training Curriculum for Health Workers . Module 2 Presentation Manual

ICAP; CDC; University Teaching Hospital, et al. (2011)
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Reducing the health and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) impacts of climate change: Setting the scene on health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) response in a changing climate

IFRC; Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre (2021) CC
A new brief published by the IFRC and Climate Centre today details the adverse impacts of climate change on human health and provides more detail on the second of four pillars of action in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement ambitions on climate.
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Togo: Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness - DREF Final Report n° MDRTG005

International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (2015)
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Study on the Gendered Impacts of Ebola in Liberia (February 2015)

Leena Kotilainen Finn Church Aid (2015)
This study examines the gendered impacts of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Liberia in the largest outbreak of EVD ever recorded. The findings are based on an extensive two-week desk study and one-week participatory field study conducted in January 2015 in the cities of Monrovia and Buchanan in Lib ... more
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Ebola - Traditional healers, witch doctors, burial attendants

HEART (2015)
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Interim advice on the sexual transmission of the Ebola virus disease

World Health Organization (2016)
Updated Januar 2016
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National consolidated guidelines for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and the management of HIV in children, adolescents and adults
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Dept. of Health, Republic of South Africa (2015) C1
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WASH in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone: The Impact of Ebola - Thematic Note – 19 May 2015

Assessment Capacities Project (2015)
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Frequently asked questions on migration and health

World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe (2015) CC
What are the common health problems of refugees and migrants arriving in the European Region?
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Effect of employment on rate and severity of domestic violence against women in Swaziland

Charles I Azih (2007) C1
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Ebola response phase 3: Framework for achieving and sustaining a resilient zero

World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO
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Considerations for infection prevention and control measures on public transport in the context of COVID-19

European Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ECDC (2020) C_CDC
This document provides advice on personal protective measures on publictransport(e.g. bus, metro, train, commuter boats).
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Summary: Minimum standards for child protection in humanitarian action
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UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Protection Cluster (2019) C1
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Microcephaly

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO
WHO Factsheet. Updated 02 March 2016
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Brazil - Health Advice for Travellers to the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO
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Guidelines for Health Staff Caring for Gender-based Violence Survivors: Including Protocol for Clinical Management of Rape [EN]

UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Protection Cluster, Health Cluster (2016) C1
Gender-based violence, including rape is a problem throughout the world, occurring in every society, country and region. Refugees and internally displaced people are particularly at risk of this violation during every phase of an emergency situation. The systematic use of sexual violence as a method ... more
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The Cost of Security Risk Management for NGOs

Finucane, C.; European Interagency Security Forum (EISF) (2013) C2
The Cost of Security Risk Management for NGOs explores the costs related to safety and security management for aid programmes. It aims to assist all aid practitioners to determine their risk management expenditure more accurately, and demonstrate an evidence-based approach when presenting this infor ... more
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HURRICANE MATTHEW - Haiti Donor brief & funding request 13 Okctober 2016

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), World Health Organization (WHO) (2016) C_WHO
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Health assessment of refugees and migrants in the EU/EEA

European Commission Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (2016) C1
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National Baseline Study on Violence against Children: Philippines. Executive Summary

UNICEF (2016)
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National Baseline Study on Violence against Children: Philippines. Recommendations

UNICEF (2016)
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Guidelines FOR Consulting WITH Children & Young People with Disabilities

Plan International (2016) C1
This document provides a guidance on the importance of consulting with children with disabilities. It provides practical suggestions for consulting with children and young people with disabilities in a variety of situations. It aims to equip individuals working on child rights with the knowledge an ... more
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Briefing booklet for Botswana Children’s Month of Broadcasting

UNICEF (2016)
Tune into Kids | UNICEF | United and proud for the next generation
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Noncommunicable diseases in Africa: Youth are key to curbing the epidemic and achieving sustainable development
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Naik, W. & Kaneda, T. Population Reference Bureau (2015) C2
Policy Brief | April 2015 | This brief accompanies the data sheet, Addressing Risk Factors for Noncommunicable Diseases Among Young People in Africa: Key to Prevention and Sustainable Development, and its data appendix, which provide all available country-specific data on four key NCD risk factors a ... more
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TB: Why You Should Not Discriminate

World Economic Forum (2017) C2
Adapted from a fact sheet on TB from the International Council of Nurse’s Global TB/MDR-TB Resource Centre at: http://www.icn.ch/tb/stigma.htm. Accessed November 2017
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Recognising Impairments at Birth

Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) (2014)
A Manual for Maternity Unit Personnel - Part of the CBM Prevention Toolkit on Birth Impairments
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Working with persons with disabilities in forced displacement

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2011) C1
Refugees1 with disabilities have specific needs and face particular forms of discrimination. As highlighted in the Executive Committee Conclusion No. 110 (LXI)–2010, it is important for UNHCR to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities who are of concern to the Office are met without di ... more
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Persons with Disabilities. UNHCR Emergency handbook

UN Refguee Agency UNHCR (2012) CC
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Realizing the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2018)
UNICEF Strategic Plan 2018-2021. Draft Theory of Change Paper
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Sexual Violence in Detention

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) (2017) C1
We have long been working to prevent and end sexual violence in armed conflicts and to ensure that the countless victims – men, women, boys and girls – receive the help they need.
In this document, we examine sexual violence specifically in relation to people deprived of their liberty. We c ... more
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Recognising Impairments at Birth - Fact Sheet

Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) (2014)
Part of the CBM Prevention Toolkit on “Recognising Impairments at Birth”
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Standards and Normative Mechanisms for Disaster Risk Reduction

Jachia, Lorenza United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (2014) C1
Background Paper prepared for the 2015 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction
The aim of this paper is to help bring voluntary standards into the toolbox of disaster risk reduction, including both by encouraging their use by business and by enhancing their role in legislation and ... more
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Planning Checklist for WCO Readiness

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
This guidance has been developed in line with the WHO corporate risk management framework, the WHO business continuity and contingency plans, as well as the Inter-Agency Emergency Response Preparedness Framework. It is based on a common organiza-tional approach and procedures for managing including ... more
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Philippines: A Training Manual for Health Workers on Healthy Lifestyle - Overview of Major Noncommunicable Diseases (Module 1/6)

World Health Organization (WHO) and DOH Philippines (2009) C_WHO
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Philippines: A Training Manual for Health Workers on Healthy Lifestyle - Promoting Healthy Diet and Nutrition (Module 3/6)

WHO and DOH Philippines (2009) C_WHO
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Philippines: A Training Manual for Health Workers on Healthy Lifestyle - An Approach for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, Trainers Guide

WHO and DOH Philippines (2009) C_WHO
This revised trainer's guide contains a prototype training schedule for four days. Teaching and learning strategies are highly interactive, using participatory and experiential approach. Training outcomes include developing skills in assessment of clients for risk factors; conduct basic screening pr ... more
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Evaluation of UNICEF Programmes to Protect Children in Emergencies - Executive Summary

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) (2013)
EVALUATION REPORT | This evaluation is the first comprehensive global exercise to examine UNICEF’s programme response in protecting children in emergencies. Its purpose is to strengthen child protection programming by assessing performance in recent years and to draw lessons and recommendations th ... more
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Module: Dementia

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
mhGAP Training Manual for the mhGAP Intervention Guide for mental, neurological and substance use disorders in non-specialized health settings – version 2.0 (for field testing) Accessed 06.03.2019
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Module: Epilepsy

World Health Organization World Health Organization (2019) C_WHO
Accessed: 10.03.2019 mhGAP Training Manual for the mhGAP Intervention Guide for mental, neurological and substance use disorders in non-specialized health settings – version 2.0 (for field testing)
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Ecstasy - Infosheet

L. Anderson, PharmD drugs.com (2018) C2
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Helping someone with Alcohol use problems

Mental Health First Aid (Australia) (2013) C2
Mental Health First Aid Guidelines Accessed: 14.03.2019
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Helping someone with drug use problems

Mental Health First Aid (Australia) (2019) C2
Mental Health First Aid Guidelines Accessed: 14.03.2019
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COMPLEX HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCY IN VENEZUELA. Right to Water. October 2018

Aquaclara, et al. (2018) C1
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Fundamental Facts about mental health 2016

Mental Health Foundation (2016) CC
A comprehensive summary of mental health research, providing a unique handbook of key facts and figures, covering all key areas of mental health
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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 Activity 3: mhGAP DEM module – assessment
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Essential care and practice mhGAP Training of Health-care Providers. Training manual and supporting material

World Health Organization (WHO) (2015) C_WHO
Key messages include Effective communication skills should be used for everyone seeking health care, including people with MNS conditions and their carers; Effective communication skills enable health-care providers to build rapport and trust with people as well as enabling health-care providers to ... more
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Depression: Powerpoint Presentation slides (mhGAP)
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World Health Organization (WHO) (2015) C_WHO
Session outline •Introduction to depression •Assessment of depression •Management of depression •Follow-up •Review
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Alcohol and Public Health in the Americas

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) (2007) C_WHO
Making the Case for Alcohol as a Public Health Threat in the Region. The purpose of this document is to explain the need for making alcohol a top public health priority in the region and the need for national and regional action. Current evidence-based research shows that alcohol consumption and dri ... more
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Mozambique Cyclone Idai Post Disaster Needs Assessment . Executive Summary

Government of Mozambique, World Bank (2019) C1
The full report you can download under https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/pdna_report_mozambique_cyclone_idai.pdf (Large File 11 MB)
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Providing mental health first aid to a co-worker. Mental Health first aid guidelines

MHFA MHFA (2010) CC
Work can be beneficial or harmful to mental health depending on the circumstances. If a person has a mental health problem, being at work in a supportive workplace can assist in their recovery. The level of support needed will fluctuate, as the symptoms of most mental health problems come and go ... more
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Considerations relating to social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 epidemic- second update

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC (2020) C1
Social distancing is an action taken to minimise contact with other individuals; social distancing measures comprise one category of non-pharmaceutical countermeasures (NPCs)1 aimed at reducing disease transmission and thereby also reducing pressure on health services. This document builds upon exi ... more
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Practitioner Review: Posttraumatic stress disorder and its treatment in children and adolescents

Patrick Smith, T. Dalgleish and R. Meiser‐Stedman (2019) CC
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry60:5 (2019), pp 500–515
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Venezuela Situation Report October 2020

UN Children's Fund UNICEF UNICEF (2020) C1
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Food safety andthe Sustainable Development Goals

Delia Grace ILRI (2017) CC
The objective of this briefis to set outlinkages between food safety and the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), to identify priority issues,and to suggest how investments in food safety can help attain SDGs.
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Ethiopia Humanitarian Needs Overview 2019. Excecutive Summary

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) (2019) C1
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Children’s Consent Framework

USAID; Children & AIDS; PEPFAR; Health Policy Plus (2019) C2
Policy and practice for maturity-aligned engagement of children in decisions about HIV-related medical and social services and management of confidential information Kipling Beardsley, Health Policy Plus Accessed: 26.10.2019
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Holding gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic: WHO policy brief, 2 August 2021

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C1
3 August 2021- Gatherings are events characterized by the concentration of people at a specific location for a specific purpose over a set period of time. The aim of this policy brief is to present WHO’s position on, and guidance in relation to, holding gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. It ... more
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Is it Really a Penicillin Allergy?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2019) C_CDC
Evaluation and Diagnosis of Penicillin Allergy for Healthcare Professionals
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WHO Information Series on School Health

World Health Organization (WHO); Unicef; Education International ; et al. World Health Organization (WHO); Unicef; Education International ; et al. (2004) C_WHO
Teachers' Exercise Book for HIV Prevention Document 6.1 This booklet contains all the participatory learning experiences that are included in the Training and Resource Manual on School Health and HIV and AIDS Prevention. It is to be given to all teachers who receive training as part of the EI/WH ... more
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COVID-19 and Food Safety: Guidance for Food Businesses

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
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ADWG COVID-19 Guidance-Note

Protection Helping Group (Cox's Bazar); Protection Cluster UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2020) C2
12 April 2020 This Guidance Note on making COVID-19 response Age & Disability-inclusive provides advice for organizations and sectors to ensure essential responses, communication about the outbreak and adapt to services and support are inclusive and accessible for older persons and persons with d ... more
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Coronavirus: Healthcare and human rights of people in prison

Penal Reform International (PRI) (2020) C2
Briefing note | 16 March 2020 Do no harm, equality, transparency, humanity: values should guide the criminal justice sector’s response to coronavirus At the time of publishing there were more than 164,000* confirmed cases of COVID- 19, the novel form of Coronavirus, affecting 110 countries wit ... more
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Women and Girls Safe Spaces: Technical Guidance Note for COVID-19

Norwegian Church Aid, International Medical Corps, International Red Cross (2020) CC
This guidance note aims to provide practical support to service providers operating Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) on how to adapt programming in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Not just hotlines and mobile phones: GBV Service provision during COVID-19

Erskine D. UNICEF (2020) CC
This note provides a few ideas to a challenging problem of reaching survivors who cannot easily access phone-based GBV support. It is very much a living document given the evolving nature of the pandemic and may be adapted as more evidence, insights and lessons become available. It is intended to sp ... more
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Disability Considerations in GBV Programming during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pearce E. Protection Cluster, UNFPA (2020) CC
This note provides information and practical guidance to support gender-based violence (GBV) practitioners to integrate attention to disability into GBV prevention, risk mitigation and response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. This document complements other resources relating to GBV and COVID- ... more
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Policy Brief: The impact of COVID-19 on older persons

United Nations (2020) C2
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world. As of 26 April, the virus itself has already taken the lives of some 193,710 people, and fatality rates for those over 80 years of age is five times the global average. As the virus spreads rapidly to devel ... more