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Treatment of TB childhood TB - Module 3

International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, World Health Organization (2017) C_WHO
Accessed November 2017
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Epidemiology of childhood TB - Module 1

International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, World Health Organization (2017) C_WHO
Accessed November 2017
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Diagnostic tests in the management of seizures and altered consciousness in children

World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO
Mental health
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Mental Health Lessons Plan: The Stigma of Mental Health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHASA (2016) C2
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Coronavirus — COVID-19

Hesperian (2020) C1
Hesperian released a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet specifically for people like you, individuals and organizations seeking credible resources. Thanks to the incredible skill and participation of many partners on short notice, it is available now in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Urdu, Bangla ... more
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What you need to know about Coronavirus (Covid-19 Disease)

Ministry of Health (The Republic of Uganda); World Health Organization (WHO); Unicef Ministry of Health (The Republic of Uganda); World Health Organization (WHO); Unicef (2020) C2
Accessed: 08.04.2020
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Laboratory Guidelines for the Detection and Diagnosis of COVID-19 Virus Infection
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Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2020) C_WHO
8 July 2020
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Diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2: interim guidance, 11 September 2020

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/334254
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Do no harm: Maternal, newborn and infant care during COVID-19

UN Children's Fund (2021) C_UNICEF
This brief summarizes current evidence and guidance for maintaining safe and effective care across the spectrum of maternal, newborn and infant care while protecting mother and child and health care providers during COVID-19. Furthermore, implications of the principle of “do no harm” are reviewe ... more
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FAQ: Detail Question and Answers on COVID-19 for Public

Ministry of Health& Family Welfare, Goverment of India (2021) C1
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Frequently Asked Questions on Chikungunya Fever

World Health Organization - Regional Office for South-East Asia WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (2013) CC
Information on Chikungunya Fever
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Caring for Newborns and Children in the Community. Manual for the Community Health Worker

World Health Organization; UNICEF (2011) C_WHO
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Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Information Packet

Centers of Disease Control CDC (2009)
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Infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance summary
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World Health Organization (2014)
The summary of the infection prevention and control (IPC) measures is for anyone providing direct and non-direct care to patients with suspected or confirmed Ebola virus disease (EVD) in health-care facilities (HCFs). Essential IPC measures are also included in the Table which can be used as a stand ... more
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Ebola Virus Disease: Occupational Safety and Health

World Health Organization (2014)
Joint WHO/ILO Briefing Note for Workers and Employers updated 5 September 2014
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Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Malaria in Zambia
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Ministry of Health, Zambia (2014) C1
Fourth Edition
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Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Nirman Bhawan New Delhi (2006) C1
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Global Disease Detection (GDD) Manual “Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Epidemic Diseases”

Center for Disease Control Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2011) C_CDC
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Health Care for Asylum Seekers

Sächsiche Landeskammer (2017) C1
In der Broschüre wird kurz und knapp erläutert, wie die Gesundheitsversorgung von Asylsuchenden in Deutschland erfolgt, wann man einen Behandlungsschein benötigt, was in einem Notfall zu tun ist oder wie Schwangere versorgt werden. Gleichzeitig weist sie auf wichtige Gegebenheiten, wie die Unters ... more
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Early versus late BCG vaccination in HIV-1- exposed infants in Uganda: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

V. Nankabirwa , J. K. Tumwine, O. Namugga, et al. Trials; BooMed Central (2017) CC
Trials (2017) 18:152, DOI 10.1186/s13063-017-1881-z
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Nepal: Influenza virus infections in humans (August 2017)

WHO South East Asia Regional Office (2017) C_WHO
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DHR-ICMR GUIDELINES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF RICKETTSIAL DISEASES IN INDIA

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (2015) C1
The present DHR-ICMR guidelines comprehensively address the various concerns regarding the clinical assessment, treatment, and laboratory diagnosis of rickettsial diseases in India and the world. It is hoped that physicians, health care workers, the scientific community, the regulatory agencies, pub ... more
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions

Centre for Respiratory Diesease and Meningitis, South Africa Department: Health Republic of South Africa (2020) C2
1. What is COVID-19? 2. Who is at most risk for COVID-19? 3. What is the risk of COVID-19 infection in humans in South Africa? 4. How is COVID-19 transmitted? 5. What are the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 infection in humans? 6. How is COVID-19 diagnosed? 7. How is COVID-19 infection ... more
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Frontline health workers in COVID-19 prevention and control: rapid evidence synthesis

The Georg Institute for Global Health India (2020) C1
The Government of India is embarking on a mammoth task to prevent COVID-19 spread among communities. The Rapid Evidence Synthesis team received a request to support the planning and development of resources for ensuring preparedness of FLHWs for COVID-19 . The rapid evidence synthesis was conducted ... more
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Guidelines on Clinical Management of COVID – 19

Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Directorate General of Health Services (EMR Division) Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Directorate General of Health Services (EMR Division) (2020) C2
17th March 2020
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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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What you should know about the 2019 novel Coronavirus Disease

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C2
Available in English, French and Arabic
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Role of primary care in the COVID-19 response

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
Primary care can play a significant role in the COVID-19 response by differentiating patients with respiratory symptoms from those with COVID-19, making an early diagnosis, helping vulnerable people cope with their anxiety about the virus, and reducing the demand for hospital services. This document ... more
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Information note on HIV and COVID-19

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
People living with HIV depend on life-saving antiretroviral therapy (ART) and access to ART must be maintained during periods of travel restrictions and lockdowns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Information note on HIV and COVID-19 addresses common concerns people living with HIV have rega ... more
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Ten Clinical Tips on COVID-19 for Healthcare Providers Involved in Patient Care

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2020) C_CDC
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Tuberculosis and COVID-19

BC Centre for Disease Control (2021) CC
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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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Neurology and COVID-19: Scientific brief, 29 September 2021

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
29 September 2021
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Epidemiological and Economic Impact of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Scenarios in Africa

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2022) CC
This policy brief draws from the latest evidence on the impact of vaccination program start date and vaccine rollout rates on health benefits. The objective is to support policymakers on decisions to procure COVID-19 vaccines and roll out vaccination programmes in countries, especially those where ... more
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Update of the WHO recommendations for vaccination against COVID-19 - Infographic

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The updates are based on evidence emerging from the: Ongoing monitoring of the disease. Protection that the population already developed against COVID-19 through previous infection or vaccination. Epidemiological situation, availability of diagnostic tests and access to therapeutic options.
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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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Infection prevention and control of epidemic- and pandemic-prone acute respiratory diseases in health care - WHO interim guidelines

World Health Organization WHO (2007) C_WHO
These guidelines provide recommendations for the non-pharmacological aspects of infection prevention and control for acute respiratory diseases (ARD) in health care. Administrative and infection controls, including early detection, isolation and reporting, and establishment of infection control infr ... more
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WHO recommendations on the management of diarrhoea and pneumonia in HIV-infected infants and children

World Health Organization (2010) C_WHO
To improve survival and quality of life among the 2.5 million children living with HIV, a comprehensive package of prevention, care and treatment is required. This package should include management of infections such as pneumonia, diarrhoea, malaria and ear infections, as well as common opportunisti ... more
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Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment: A Training Curriculum for Health Workers . Module 6 Presentation Manual

ICAP; CDC; University Teaching Hospital, et al. (2011)
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От принуждения к единству действий - Преодоление наркозависимости путем лечения, а не наказания - документ для обсуждения

Жилберт Жерро, Николас Кларк UNODC (2011) C1
Предложенный вашему вниманию проект документа для дискуссии, озаглавленный "Отпринуждения к единству действий: преодоление наркозависимости путем лечения, а не н ... more
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Recovery-oriented psychosocial strategies enhancing independent living and social skills (such as life skills and social skills training)

World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO
Q11. SCOPING QUESTIONS: In people with psychotic disorders (including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) are recovery-oriented psychosocial strategies enhancing independent living and social skills (such as life skills and social skills training) feasible and effective?
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Recovery-oriented strategies enhancing vocational and economic inclusion (such as supported employment)

World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO
Q12. SCOPING QUESTION: In people with psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are recovery-oriented strategies enhancing vocational and economic inclusion (such as supported employment) feasible and effective?
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Guidelines for the managment of critical care

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India (2020) C1
Accessed Febr. 6, 2020
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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Orders for Administering Vaccine to Persons 18 Years of Age and Older

CDC (2021) CC
These are standing orders for eligible nurses and healthcare professionals to administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to persons 18 years of age and older
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The impact of climate change on mental health and emotional wellbeing: current evidence and implications for policy and practice

Lawrence, E.; R. Thompson, G. Fontana, et al. (2021) CC
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Infection control guidelines for managemente of suspected or confirmed Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)

Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia (2014)
The Ministry of Health of Saudi Arabia has developed the guidelines to meet the urgent need for up -to-date information and evidence-based recommendations
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What we know about transmission of the Ebola virus among humans

World Health Organization (2014)
Ebola Situation Assessment 6 October 2014
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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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Factsheet about tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (2019) C2
Accessed: 11.03.2019
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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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Specimen Collection, Packaging and Transport Guidelines for 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Dr. Y.K. Gurav; Dr. V. Potdar; Dr. P. Abraham Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India; National Institute of Virology (NIV); Indian Council of Medical Research (icmd) (2020) C2
SOP number: ICMR-NIV/2019-nCoV/Specimens_01 Prepared by: Dr. Y.K. Gurav Reviewed by: Dr. V. Potdar Approved by: Dr. P. Abraham Date: 19/01/2020 Date: 20/01/2020 Date: 20/01/2020
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Defeating Cholera

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2010) C_CDC
Clinical Presentation and Management for Haiti Cholera Outbreak, 2010
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Caring for Newborns and Children in the Community. Facilitator Notes

World Health Organization; UNICEF (2011) C_WHO
Treat diarrhoea, confirmed malaria, and fast breathing
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Conditional Release Card: For travelers without symptoms potentially exposed to patients with Ebola

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2014)
Possible Exposure: Ebola: What you need to do
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Nepal: Health Advisory - Seasonal Influenza A (H1N1)

WHO Country Office for Nepal; WHO Health Emergencies Programme in association with UN Clinic, Kathmandu (2017) C_WHO
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Keep Safe - Keep Serving. Training for Healthcare Providers

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Liberia (2014)
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Limiting Heat Burden While Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Training Slides for Healthcare Workers and Site Coordinators

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2014)
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Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa — Clinical Manifestations and Management

Daniel S. Chertow, Christian Kleine, Jeffrey K. Edwards, Roberto Scaini, Ruggero Giuliani, and Armand Sprecher (2014)
The New England Journal of Medicine has a perspective on Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa — Clinical Manifestations and Management, written by authors who have cared for more than 700 patients with EVD between August 23 and October 4, 2014, in the largest Ebola treatment unit in Monrovia, Liberi ... more
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Medicinal products under development for the treatment of Ebola

European Medicines Agency EMA (2014)
Interim Assessement Report The EMA review was started by the Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) to support decision-making by health authorities. This first interim report includes information on seven experimental medicines intended for the treatment of people infecte ... more
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Disaster Risk Management for Health MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT

World Health Organization (2011) C_WHO
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Intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) of malaria in pregnancy. Training manual for health providers

Ministry of Health Ghana; Ghana Health Service GHSNMCP (2005) C1
Facilitator's Guide
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Just Feeling Sad – Or Depressed?

German Agency for Quality in Medicine (ÄZQ) (2013) C1
Patient information on depression. English version. Also available in: Arabic, French, German, Russian, Turkish, Spanish. For other versions go to: http://www.patienten-information.de/kurzinformationen/psychische-erkrankungen/depression
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Guillain–Barré syndrome

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO
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Guillain Barré syndrome

World Health Organization (2016) C_WHO
WHO Factsheet. 14 March 2016
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Interim guidance for healthcare providers and Zika virus laboratory diagnosis
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (2016) C1
This document aims to present an algorithm for deciding whom to test and provide guidance on the laboratory tests for Zika virus infection diagnosis in order to support clinical diagnostic and case reporting through surveillance among EU Member States. The algorithm is not intended for clinical man ... more
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National Training Package on Paediatric HIV and AIDS Care and Treatment. Participants Handbook: Module 2 Diagnosis and Staging of HIV Disease

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, National AIDS Control Programme, Tanzania (2015) C1
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Nepal: National Medical Protocol for the Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition

CMAM (2009) C1
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Flu Vaccination - Annual vaccination for people over 60

BZgA - Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (2017) C1
short information on flu and the annual vaccination for people of age 60+ in germany also available in german, turkish, russian, arabic on https://www.bzga.de/infomaterialien/impfungen-und-persoenlicher-infektionsschutz/grippeimpfung/grippeimpfung-der-richtige-schritt-fuer-einen-sicheren-schutz/ ... more
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Child TB Management and IMCI - Module 8

International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, World Health Organization (2017) C_WHO
Accessed November 2017
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Community-based child TB management - Module 9b

International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, World Health Organization (2017) C_WHO
Accessed November 2017
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Yemen: 2018 Humanitarian Needs Overview at a Glance

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, UN Country Team in Yemen (2017) C1
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Integration of childhood TB into guidelines for the management of acute malnutrition in high burden countries

L. N. Patel,and A. K. Detjen The Union (2017) C2
Public Health Action PHA 2017; 7(2): 110–115
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Syllabus on diploma in community based rehabilitation (D-CBR) - India

Rehabilitation Council of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (2007) C2
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2007 Rwanda Service Provision Assessment Survey Policy Brief

National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) [Rwanda], Ministry of Health (MOH) [Rwanda], and ICF International (2008) C2
Policy brief based on the 2007 Rwanda Service Provision Assessment (RSPA) survey. The 2007 RSPA survey describes how the formal health sector in Rwanda provides services for family planning, maternal health, child health, malaria, HIV/AIDS, and other communicable diseases.
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WHO recommendations on child health: Guidelines approved by the WHO Guidelines Review Committee
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World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
Updated May 2017
This document is meant to respond to the questions:
■ What health interventions should the child receive and when should s/he receive it?
■ What health behaviours should a mother/caregiver practise (or not practise)?
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WHO recommendations on newborn health: Guidelines approved by the WHO Guidelines Review Committee
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World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
Updated May 2017
This document is meant to respond to the questions:
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Neurological disorders public health challenges

World Health Organization WHO WHO (2006) CC
The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, a collaborative endeavour of the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank and the Harvard School of Public Health, drew the attention of the international health community to the burden of neurological disorders and many other chronic conditions. T ... more
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Предикторы ресоциализации больных шизофренией: медико-социологический анализ

Жукова О. А., Кром И. Л., Барыльник Ю. Б. Саратовский научно-медицинский журнал (2012) C1
В качестве социальных предикторов, определяющих рост частоты психических заболеваний, рассматривают процессы урбанизации, стрессогенные события и другие социал ... more
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Packages of Care for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

A. J. Flisher; K. Sorsdahl; S. Hatherill; et al. Plos Medicine (2010) CC
Published: February 23, 2010 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000235 Volume 7 | Issue 2 | e1000235
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Schizophrenia

National Institute of Mental Health NIH (2019) C2
Accessed April 16, 2019
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Atlas of Common Clinical Presentations of Paediatric HIV Infections

Ministry of Health Uganda (2016) C2
Over 2 million children worldwide are living with HIV infection and 95% reside in sub-Saharan Africa with the majority infected through mother-to-child transmission. Infected children have a high mortality with 50% dying by 2 years of age. Their clinical presentation includes common childhood infect ... more
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Standard treatment guidelines pediatrics and pediatric surgery

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India (2020) C1
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Management of Management of common Respiratory Infections in Children in India

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India (2016) C1
Standard Treatment Guidelines
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C1
On this website you can download videos, posters and information on basic protective measures against the new coronavirus COVID-19
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Know Your Epidemic through COVID-19 Testing

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C2
Accessed: 31.03.2020
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Cloth masks and mask sterilisation as options in case of shortage of surgical masks and respirators
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC (2020) C1
This document aims to provide advice on the use of cloth face masks and sterilisation of respirators and surgical masks as an alternative in healthcare settings with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases if there is a shortage of specialised surgical masks and respirators.
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SOP for reallocation of residents/ PG students and nursing students as part of hospital management of COVID

Ministery of Health and Family Welfare - Governemtn of India (2020) C2
Deployment of Residents in Various Facilities Designated for Screening and Management of Patients with COVID-19 and the non covid area of the hospital (in this SOP, the term “resident” includes DNB and CPS students)
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COVID-19 and Breastfeeding - Interim Guidance

World Food Programme (WFP); OCHA; Reliefweb World Food Programme (WFP); OCHA; Reliefweb (2020) C2
Accessed: 02.04.2020
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Recommendations for national SARS-CoV-2 testing strategies and diagnostic capacities
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
Interium guidance, 25 June 2021Timely and accurate diagnostic testing is an essential tool in preventing and controlling the spread of COVID-19. This document describes recommendations for national testing strategies and the use of PCR and rapid antigen tests in different transmission scenarios of t ... more
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National Guideline for Health Care Provider On Infection Prevention and Control of COVID-19 pandemic in Healthcare Setting

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of Bangladesh, Directorate General of Health Services Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of Bangladesh, Directorate General of Health Services (2020) C2
Version: 2.0 Date: 19.3.2020
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Medical certification, ICD mortality coding, and reporting mortality associated with COVID-19

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C1
This technical note describes medical certification of cause of death and classification (International Classification of Diseases [ICD] mortality coding) of deaths related to COVID-19. The primary goal is to identify all deaths due to COVID-19 in all countries, including those not yet following WHO ... more
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Coronavirus — COVID-19 - Hesperian Health Guides

Hesperian Health Guides (2020) C2
Updted Sept.2021 Hesperian stated producing COVID-19 related materials beginning with, English and Spanish versions, even as they were transitioning to remote work. They understood that accurate information from a credible source circulated as early as possible would be critical. Faster than had ev ... more
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Food Safety in the time of COVID-19

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2020) CC
Presently, there is no evidence that the virus responsible for the current COVID-19 pandemic is carried by domestic food-producing animals, such as chickens, ducks, other poultry, pigs, cattle, camels, horses, sheep, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs or fish. While live animals can be a source of pathogen ... more
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Disability Inclusion: Tip sheet for GHRP update

Global Nutrition Cluster (2020) C2
In April 2020, the UN launched a coordinated global humanitarian response plan (GHRP) to fight COVID-19 in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries and address the needs of the most vulnerable people. This tips sheet provides practical tips to strengthen disability inclusion within the new up ... more
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IOM central Asia and Russian Federation Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (February - December 2020)

reliefweb; International Organization for Migration IOM (2020) C2
Migrants in Central Asia and the Russian Federation, have been among the most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the short term, IOM aims at providing support to migrants who are stranded in countries of destination. In addition, IOM will focus its efforts on addressing data gaps, enhan ... more
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How to Obtain a Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimen

Marty, F.M.; et al. New England Journal of Medicine (2020) CC
New England Journal of Medicne NJM 2020 382, 22 You can download the video here https://medbox.org/document/how-to-obtain-a-nasopharyngeal-swab-specimen-video#GO
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Pulse Oximeter Pocket Guide
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German Institute for Medical Mission (DIFAEM) (2020) CC
A pulse oximeter is a small device that can typically be clipped on a finger (toe or earlobe is also possible) to measure oxygen levels in the blood. This works completely painless and will give you a reading within a few seconds.
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Cholera: Clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

LaRocque, R.; S.B. Calderwood and A.Bloom UpToDate (2020) C1
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Measuring effective coverage of curative child health services in rural Burkina Faso: a cross-sectional study

Koulidiati J. L., Nesbitt R. C., Ouedraogo N. et. al. BMJ Open (2018) C2
BMJ Open2018;8:e020423. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-02042 EC has been increasingly used in the evaluation of maternal and child health programmes.12–15 For instance, Nesbitt et al compared crude coverage and EC of pregnant women with facility-based obstetric services in Ghana and estimated that alth ... more
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COVAX Statement on New Variants of SARS-CoV-2

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
Available in English, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian 8 February 2021