Some of the key findings of the report include:
Almost 80% of the general public are concerned about developing dementia at some point and 1 in 4 people think that there is nothing we can do to prevent dementia
35% of carers across the world said that they have hidden the diagnosis of de...mentia of a family member
Over 50% of carers globally say their health has suffered as a result of their caring responsibilities even whilst expressing positive sentiments about their role
Almost 62% of healthcare providers worldwide think that dementia is part of normal ageing
40% of the general public think doctors and nurses ignore people with dementia
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Response to the tropical cyclone in southern Africa
Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Meningitis outbreak in Togo
Lassa fever outbreak in Liberia.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, this guidance provides information on infection and prevention control (IPC) for older people, their friends and families, carers, and healthcare providers. Anyone who manages, works, volunteers or provides care... at any type of facilities where older people receive care at (long-term care facilities, non-acute care facilities, and home care services), should practice strict IPC to prevent and control COVID-19 outbreaks. It has been observed in different countries that older people have higher case-fatality rate compared to other age groups. Therefore, it is especially important to implement and follow IPC measures at facilities, homes, and other venues that older people frequent.
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Further Analysis of the 2000, 2005, and 2011 Demographic and Health Surveys. DHS Further Analysis Reports No. 83
Further Analysis of the 2000, 2005, and 2011 Demographic and Health Surveys. DHS Further Analysis Reports No. 81
Further Analysis of the 2000, 2005, and 2011 Demographic Health Surveys. DHS Further Analysis Reports No. 72
Forcibly Displaced Myanmar National / Rohingya Refugee Response.
This document gives guidance for medical providers to understand the care of both healthy and COVID suspect or confirmed patients who present for antenatal (ANC), intrapartum (IP), po...stnatal (PNC), or emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EmONC) in the context of caring for the forcibly displaced Myanmar national (FDMN) / Rohingya refugee population.
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Profile of health crisis response of area, district or city within Indonesia with high risk of natural disaster : district of South Halmahera, Indonesia
Profile of health crisis response of area, city or district within Indonesia with high risk of natural disaster : District of Polewali Mandar, Indonesia
Profile of health crisis response of area, city and district in Indonesia with high risk of natural disaster : District of East Kutai, Indonesia
Profile of health crisis response of city, area or district in Indonesia with high risk of natural disaster : District of Ende, Indonesia
Profile of health crisis response of district, area or cities in Indonesia with high risk of natural disaster : District of Buton, Indonesia
Profile of health crisis response of district, area or cities in Indonesia with high risk of natural disaster : Kutai City, Indonesia
Profile of health crisis response of cities, area or districts in Indonesia with high risk of natural disaster : District of Kolaka, Indonesia
Profile of health crisis response of potential areas of natural disaster Indonesia : District of Berau
Profile of health crisis response in potential areas of natural disaster in Indonesia : District of East Barito
Profile of health crisis response in potential areas of natural disaster in Indonesia : Province of Central Kalimantan
Profile of health crisis response in potential areas of natural disaster in Indonesia : District of Majene
Profile of health crisis response in potential areas of natural disaster in Indonesia : District of Mamasa
Profile of health crisis response in potential areas of natural disaster in Indonesia : Province of Southeast Sulawesi