The Global Status Report on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) 2014 by the World Health Organization outlines the global impact of NCDs, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic... respiratory diseases, which are responsible for a significant portion of global mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
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International Journal for Equity in Health 2014, 13:24
Data received as of July 3, 2017 | WHO and UNICEF estimates of national immunization coverage - next revision available July 15, 2018
Tools and practical guidance for achieving high uptake
Masangane Case Study
The Vesper Society commissioned ARHAP to do research on the integrated Masangane HIV/AIDS programme affiliated with the Moravian Church in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Completed in 2006, this study aimed to understand the role of the religious ... medbox">health assets of the Masangane ART programme for public health, as a model for a replicable response to HIV/AIDS. A crucial aspect of this research involved teasing out what value is added to this programme by its faith-based nature. Field work for this case study consisted of more than 20 key informant interviews of various stakeholders: Masangane staff and management; church leaders; health seekers; donors and health providers. Health seekers also answered 77 questionnaires and were involved in two focus groups.
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Review of disability issues and rehabilitation services in 29 african countries.