The report reveals that good IPC programmes can reduce health care infections by 70 %. oday, out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in high-income countries and 15 patients in low- and middle-income countries will acquire at least one health care-associated infection (HAI)... during their hospital stay. On average, 1 in every 10 affected patients will die from their HAI.
People in intensive care and newborns are particularly at risk. And the report reveals that approximately one in four hospital-treated sepsis cases and almost half of all cases of sepsis with organ dysfunction treated in adult intensive-care units are health care-associated.
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Conflict
In early October, Ukrainian forces continued recapturing areas of southern and eastern oblasts, notably Lyman (Donetsk oblast). The liberation of thousands of square kilometres resulted in the grim discovery of two new mass graves in Lyman and Sviatohirsk (containing of 120 civilian bodi...es). Shelling and missile strikes continue to cause the majority of casualties with 1,043 civilian casualties registered by OHCHR in October. Five waves of missile attacks on urban centres were recorder in October alone, leading to widespread disruption of energy supply with millions of citizens being deprived from electricity and water at times during the month.
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On November 9, the Russian military announced a full retreat of all their forces from the right bank of Dnipro River; by November 11, 41 settlements, including Kherson city, were de-occupied by Ukrainian forces. Civilians who live in these areas have endured months of combat and occupation. Services... have been interrupted or severely disrupted due to damage or destruction of facilities and infrastructure through combat actions, looting of the majority of the valuable assets by the retreating Russian troops, and dispersion of the people rendering said services.
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The winter season is approaching fast, while older people (OP) and people with disabilities (PwD) have already been living in the harsh environment of a full-scale war for eight months, with their basic needs and human rights at risk of being neglected and violated for eight years of ongoing war.
T...he recent brutal attacks on the critical infrastructure facilities such as power plants and power substations in eight regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, show the alarming prediction that this winter is going to be challenging for the affected areas, especially for the vulnerable people residing there
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The winter season is approaching fast, while older people (OP) and people with disabilities (PwD) have already been living in the harsh environment of a full-scale war for eight months, with their basic needs and human rights at risk of being neglected and violated for eight years of ongoing war.
T...he recent brutal attacks on the critical infrastructure facilities such as power plants and power substations in eight regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, show the alarming prediction that this winter is going to be challenging for the affected areas, especially for the vulnerable people residing there
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Myanmar continues to experience a severe - and worsening - humanitarian and human rights crisis. Conflict and violence have escalated across the country, impacting children and their families and displacing more than 1.5 million people. Access of conflict-affected populations to services and deliver...y of humanitarian assistance has been further constrained by restrictions imposed on movement of both people and goods.
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Safe sanitation is essential for health, from preventing infections to improving and maintaining mental and social
well-being. Lack of adequate sanitation contributes to diarrhoeal diseases, parasitic infections, and undernutrition, as
well as posing significant risks and causing anxiety, especial...ly for women and girls. Achieving universal access to safe
sanitation, which protects health, privacy, and dignity, is a global development goal and a recognized basic human right.
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Topic: sèvi ak twalèt ak latrin
Organización Panamericana de la Salud (2016)
Control of pollution from antibiotic manufacturing is a key part of safeguarding the longevity of antibiotics for all. Pollution contributes to antibiotic resistance and potentially undermines the effectiveness of medicines. High levels of antibiotics in water bodies downstream of manufacturing site...s have been widely documented. Currently, antibiotic pollution from manufacturing is largely unregulated and quality assurance criteria typically do not address environmental emissions.
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There has been a global outbreak of mpox since 2022; this outbreak has been caused by the strain of mpox virus called Clade 2 and has affected around 116 countries worldwide. The current surge in cases is being driven by the rapid spread of a different strain – Clade 1b – which is predominantly ...affecting countries across the African region, particularly DRC, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda [1]. The guidance in this document applies to both Clades of mpox. WHO publishes a dashboard of updated cases globally here. Different Clades and Sub-Clades of mpox behave slightly differently to each other; WHO is monitoring for any significant differences between the Clades, including transmission routes. This guidance will be updated as more information becomes available on this issue.
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Después de un desastre o una emergencia, es posible que el agua de la llave no sea segura. Preste atención siempre a los consejos especíÿcos de las autoridades locales. Use agua embotellada para beber, cocinar y cepillarse los dientes si es posible. Si no hay disponible agua embotellada, use uno... de los siguientes métodos para hacer que el agua sea segura.
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Every day, schools engage in numerous activities that help promote the health and well-being of students, families, and communities. There is clear evidence of the benefits of the health-promoting schools (HPS) approach, not only for improving overall health outcomes (physical, mental, and social) i...n the educational community but also for achieving better learning outcomes. The closure of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted these benefits, as well as the close links between health, wellness, and education.
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As escolas realizam diariamente inúmeras atividades que ajudam a promover a saúde e o bem-estar dos alunos, famílias e comunidades. Existem evidências claras dos benefícios da abordagem das escolas promotoras da saúde (EPS), que visam melhorar os resultados globais de saúde da comunidade educ...ativa (física, mental e social) e obter melhores resultados de aprendizagem. O termo escola promotora da saúde é aqui utilizado para se referir a instituições de todos os níveis de ensino (pré-escolar, primário e secundário) que adoptam uma abordagem abrangente para promover a saúde e o desempenho escolar nas suas comunidades, utilizando o potencial organizacional das escolas para promover o bem-estar físico, socioemocional e psicológico, o que contribuirá para uma melhor saúde e resultados educacionais positivos. Espera-se que este guia contribua tanto para o pessoal dos estabelecimentos de ensino como para o pessoal de saúde e outro pessoal das escolas, reforçando a sua motivação, reconhecendo cada uma das componentes da iniciativa e promovendo a sua aplicação, adaptada e recriada de acordo com as características do respectivo contextos. O guia apresenta as bases conceptuais e operacionais da iniciativa Escolas Promotoras de Saúde, incentivando a motivação das equipas que coordenam a sua implementação e fornece ferramentas conceptuais e metodológicas que permitem promover a iniciativa Escolas Promotoras de Saúde de forma crítica e contextualizada. Este guia será útil para todo o pessoal que trabalha em instituições de ensino nos níveis inicial, primário e secundário, incluindo pessoal de gestão, ensino, psicologia escolar e pessoal auxiliar e administrativo. Atenderá também profissionais de diversos setores (educação, saúde e desenvolvimento social) cujas atividades estão ligadas à saúde e ao bem-estar em instituições de ensino nos três níveis
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The document titled "Fason pou Gen Laviktwa sou Kolera" (How to Achieve Victory over Cholera) provides comprehensive guidelines on the clinical presentation and management of cholera, particularly in the context of the 2010 Haiti outbreak. It emphasizes rapid rehydration as a lifesaving measure, det...ailing protocols for both oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and intravenous (IV) fluids. The document outlines appropriate antibiotic treatments based on patient categories, underscores the importance of proper sanitation, and offers strategies for effective outbreak control. Additionally, it provides guidance on recognizing severe dehydration and the necessity of immediate medical intervention to reduce mortality associated with cholera.
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A cólera é uma infecção intestinal provocada por uma bactéria conhecida como Vibrio cholerae. Os principais sintomas desta doença são diarréia e vômitos. Transmissão de cólera ocorre principalmente pelo consumo de alimentos contaminados ou água potável. Neste vídeo descrevemos várias ...técnicas que podem ser utilizadas para ajudar a prevenir a cólera.
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The WHO webpage on cholera provides an overview of the disease, its causes, and prevention strategies. Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, typically spread through contaminated food or water. It remains a significant global health issue, particularly in a...reas with poor water and sanitation infrastructure.
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The UNICEF Syria webpage titled "Cholera Resource Material" offers a collection of educational resources aimed at preventing cholera and safeguarding families. These materials, available in Arabic, include posters and flyers on topics such as handwashing, water purification, recognizing cholera symp...toms, prevention strategies, and specific guidance for pregnant and lactating women. The initiative emphasizes the importance of disseminating accurate information to effectively combat cholera outbreaks in Syria. By providing these resources, UNICEF aims to empower communities with the knowledge needed to protect themselves and their loved ones from cholera.
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The CDC document outlines five essential steps for preventing cholera. It emphasizes the importance of using treated water for drinking and food preparation, washing hands thoroughly with soap and safe water, cooking food thoroughly and consuming it while hot, using latrines or properly burying fec...es to avoid open defecation, and cleaning and disinfecting areas contaminated with feces using a solution of one part household bleach to nine parts water. These measures are critical to controlling and preventing the spread of cholera, especially in areas affected by outbreaks.
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