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SILENT HARM: A report assessing the situation of repatriated children’s psycho-social health

UNICEF Kosovo in cooperation with Kosovo Health Foundation UNICEF (2012)
The principle of “the best interest of the child” should guide decisions by politicians whenever children are affected. This is one of the basic ideas in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Decision makers should assess the consequences for children before taking action. Today, this ... more
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Bringing together physical and mental health

Chris Naylor; Preety Das; Shilpa Ross et al. The Kings Fund (2016) C1
A new frontier for integrated care. Until now, most efforts to promote integrated care have focused on bridging the gaps between health and social care or between primary and secondary care. But the NHS five year forward view has highlighted a thir ... more
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Culture and reform of mental health care in central and eastern Europe

World Health Organization WHO; Regional Office for Europe (2018) C_WHO
The WHO Regional Office for Europe, the WHO Collaborating Centre on Culture and Health at the University of Exeter (United Kingdom) and the National Institute of Mental Health (Czechia) convened a w ... more
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Bridging the Mental Health Gap

WarTrauma Foundation (2019) CC
War Trauma Foundation strengthens mental health care and psychosocial support through capacity building and development and dissemination of expertise through the implementation of programmes in (post) conflict areas. We develop and evaluate new met ... more
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Ukraine: Mental Health in Transition

World Bank (2017) C1
Assessment and Guidance for Strengthening Integration of Mental Health into Primary Health Care and Community-Based Service Platforms in Ukraine
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Quality of Care and Client Satisfaction with Maternal Health Services in Nepal

Acharya, S., S. Sharma, B. Dulal, K. Aryal DHS; USAID (2018) CC
This report presents further analysis of the 2015 Nepal Health Facility Survey. Data analysis is based on the Donabedian framework for assessing quality of care in health services, which divides the ... more
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A Guide to Leadership Training in Community Mental Health

The Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre, et al. (2010) CC
For Strengthening Mental Health In Cultural-Linguistic Communities Projects
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Out of Silence. Women's mental health in their own words

National Women's Council of Ireland (2018) CC
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Case Study: Mental health in Makueni County, Kenya

Ndetei D, Musyimi C, Musau A, Matoke L, Mutiso V Shaping Health Programme (2017) CC
Shaping Health programme on Learning from international experience on approaches to community power, participation and decision-making in health,AMHF, TARSC
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Public Health Aspects of Mental Health Among Migrants and Refugees: A Review of the Evidence on Mental Health Care for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Irregular Migrants in the WHO European Region

Priebe, S.; D. Giacco, and Rawda El-Nagib. World Health Organization WHO; Regional Office Europe (2016) C_WHO
Health Evidence Network Synthesis Report, No. 47 The increasing number of refugees, asylum seekers and irregular migrants poses a challenge for mental health services in Europe. This review found t ... more
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Primary Health Care on the Road to Universal Health Coverage. Excecutive Summary

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
Countries must invest at least 1% more of GDP on primary health care to eliminate glaring coverage gaps At current rates of progress up to 5 billion people will miss out on health care in 2030 C ... more
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Health as the pulse of the new urban agenda

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO
This report considers how to integrate health into urban planning, investments, and policy decisions, so as to support the implementation and achievement of the goals and objectives of the New Urban Agenda.
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The Global strategy and action plan on ageing and health

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
Specifically the Strategy focuses on five strategic objectives: commitment to action on Healthy Ageing in every country; developing age-friendly environments; aligning health systems to the needs of older populations; developing ... more
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Global Health Security (GHS) Index

Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) and the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security (JHU) The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) (2019) CC
The GHS Index is intended to be a key resource in the face of increasing risks of high-consequence and globally catastrophic biological events and in light of major gaps in international financing for preparedness. These risks are magnified by a rapidly changing and interconnected world; increasing ... more
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Age-friendly Primary Health Care (PHC) Centres Toolkit

World Health Organization WHO (2008) C_WHO
The toolkit's purpose is to: improve the primary health care response for older persons. sensitize and educate primary health care workers about the specific needs of their older clients. ... more
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Harmonization of community health worker programs for HIV: A four-country qualitative study in Southern Africa

J.-W. De Neve; H. Garrison-Desany; K. G. Andrews; et al. PLOS Medicine (2017) CC
Research Article PLOS Medicine | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002374 August 8, 2017
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Promoting the Health of Men who Have Sex with men Worldwide

M. Sundararaj; R. Zahn; K. Mason; et al. MSMGF; John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2014) C2
A Training Curriculum for Providers
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Survey on human resource capacity in public health - Supply chain management in Burkina Faso

Bioforce Development Institute – Burkina Faso Country Survey (2011) C2
This survey is part of a series of eight country surveys conducted in the context of the People that Deliver Initiative (peoplethatdeliver.org). This global initiative, which brings together the world’s largest organizations, aims to improve health ... more
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Strengthening and adjusting public health measures throughout the COVID-19 transition phases

World Health Organization (Europe) (2020) C_WHO
24 April 2020 Policy considerations for the WHO European Region This document provides key considerations for Member States to help them to decide on the modulation of large-scale restrictive public health measures (i.e. movement restrictions ... more
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Antibiotic resistance: using a cultural contexts of health approach to address a global health challenge

Ledingham, K. World Health Organization Europe (2020) C_WHO
This policy brief has been developed in response to the contemporary challenge of antibiotic resistance (‎ABR)‎. ABR poses a formidable threat to global health and sustainable development. It is now increasingly recognized that the systematic ne ... more
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Community-based health care, including outreach and campaigns,in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
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World Health Organization WHO, IFRC; UNICEF (2020) C_WHO
The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging health systems across the world. Rapidly increasing demand for care of people with COVID-19 is compounded by fear, misinformation and limitations on the movement of people and supplies that disrupt the delivery o ... more
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Maintaining essential health services: operational guidance for the COVID-19 context
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World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
1 June 2020 Countries around the world are facing the challenge of increased demand for care of people with COVID-19, compounded by fear, misinformation and limitations on movement that disrupt the delivery of health care for all conditions. Mainta ... more
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Prioritising the role of community health workers in the COVID-19 response

M. Ballard, Bancroft E., Nesbit J., et al. BMJ Global Health (2020) CC
COVID-19 disproportionately affects the poor and vulnerable. Community health workers are poised to play a pivotal role in fighting the pandemic, especially in countries with less resilient health s ... more
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Public health considerations while resuming international travel

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
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COVID-19 Guidance and Toolkit for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Teams

International Organization for Migration IOM (2020) C1
This brief document compiles existing material related to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for the COVID-19 crisis, as well as other resources that can be applicable to the context. Documents are divided into different sections, based ... more
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Achieving quality health services for all, through better water, sanitation and hygiene

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
Lessons from three African Countries. Achieving Health for All, and in particular universal health coverage (UHC), will not happen without fully functioning basic water, sanitation and hygiene (WAS ... more
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Quality, Equity, Dignity. The network to improve quality of care for maternal, newborn and child health

World Health Organization WHO; UNICEF; et al. (2018) C_WHO
Strategic Objectives
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Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Program Overview and Pharmaceuticals Management Training for Pharmacy Professionals. Participant Manual

Ministry of Health, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (2018) CC
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) has been coordinating sector wide reforms that aim to improve equity and quality of maternal and child health services. As part of these efforts, ... more
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Water, sanitation and hygiene in health care facilities: practical steps to achieve universal access to quality care

World Health Organization WHO; UNICEF (2019) C_WHO
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Ready to Save Lives: A Preparedness Toolkit for Sexual and Reproductive Health Care in Emergencies

IAWG on Reproductive Health in Crises, IPPF, JSI, et al. (2021) C1
The purpose of the toolkit is to bring together existing learning and guidance as a starting point for stakeholders to begin SRH preparedness work. Within the SRH sector the field of preparedness is relatively new and growing. More collective effort is required to further evaluate the impact of prep ... more
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Calibrating public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19: towards sustainable application

World Health Organization. Regional Office for South-East Asia (2020) CC
Interim Framework for the South-East Asia Region 28 October 2020
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Understanding barriers to quality of care: an approach for conducting a situational analysis of water, sanitation and hygiene (‎WASH)‎ and quality in health care facilities

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
The availability of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in health care facilities, especially in maternity and primary-care settings where they are often absent, supports core aspects of quality, equity and dignity for all people. This doc ... more
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Essential health care service disruption due to COVID-19: lessons for sustainability in Nigeria

AHOP National Centre based in Nigeria World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office Africa (2022) C_WHO
The brief concludes that sustaining the continuity of EHS requires policies that ensure a whole-society and systems strengthening approach. This involves increased health care investment, community engagement, disease control regulations, and multis ... more
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WHO guideline: the use of safety-engineered syringes for intramuscular, intradermal and subcutaneous injections in health care settings

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO
Injection practices worldwide and especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) include multiple, avoidable unsafe practices that ultimately lead to the large-scale transmission of bloodborne viruses among patients, health care providers an ... more
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Health in all Policies - A guide for State and Local Governments

Linda Rudolf, Julian Caplan et al Public Health Institute (2021) CC
Health in All Policies: A Guide for State and Local Governments was created by the Public Health Institute, the California Department of Public Health ... more
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Promoting Health - Guide to national implementationof the Shanghai Declaration

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
Guide to national implementation of the Shanghai Declaration describes policy orientations and approaches that can unlock the transformative potential of health promotion for sustainable development. This guide was developed to support country level ... more
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2 million African community health workers - Harnessing the demographic dividend, ending AIDS and ensuring sustainable health for all in Africa

UNAIDS (2017) CC
This report makes the case for a major new initiative—to rapidly recruit, train and deploy 2 million community health workers in Africa. Drawing on a vast body of evidence and substantial regional experience, the report shows how community ... more
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Women’s Access to Health Care in Afghanistan

Human Rights Watch (2021) CC
Over the past two decades, Afghanistan has depended on international donor support to fund essential services like health care. But this donor support has been falling for years and will likely to continue do so—perhaps precipitously—following t ... more
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Facilitator’s guide: communicating with health workers about COVID-19 vaccination

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
This guide is designed to accompany the training module, Communicating with health workers about COVID-19 vaccination. It provides detailed explanations, resources and guidance to accompany the slides in the training module and support those impleme ... more
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Ghana National Community Health Worker Training Manual. Module I: Community Health Basics

Ministry of Health, Ghana; World Vision (2013) CC
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Health Promotion Glossary of Terms 2021

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
This version of the glossary is substantially changed from the original. Some terms have been omitted, many have been modified in light of practical experiences and the evolution in concepts, and new terms have been added. The list of terms is not intended to be either exhaustive or exclusive, and d ... more
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Story of change in four countries Building capacity for integrating mental health care within health services across humanitarian settings

World Health Organization WHO; mGAP (2021) C_WHO
The world is facing an unprecedented range of emergencies. In reaction to these complex adversities, many people experience considerable distress and impairment, and a minority may even go on to develop mental health conditions. Meanwhile, those wit ... more
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South-East Asia regional strategy for primary health care: 2022-2030

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
This South-East Asia Regional Strategy for Primary Health Care: 2022-2030 aims to accelerate progress in all countries of the Region towards universal health coverage (UHC), ... more
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Operationalizing management of sick young infants with possible serious bacterial infection (PSBI) when referral is not feasible in the context of existing maternal, newborn, and child health programm
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World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO
It provides guidance on care for use in resource-limited settings or in settings where families with sick young infants do not accept or cannot access referral care, but can be managed in outpatient settings by an appropriately trained health worker ... more
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Ending the neglect to attain the sustainable development goals. One health: approach for action against neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
This companion document to Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030 ("the road map") aims to support a range of stakeholders - including countries in which neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are endemic, international organi ... more
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Child and adolescent health in humanitarian settings: operational guide: a holistic approach for programme managers

World Health Organization WHO; Eastern Mediterranean Region (2022) C_WHO
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COVID-19 and Climate-smart Health Care: Health Sector Opportunities for a Synergistic Response to the COVID-19 and Climate Crises - World

The World Bank (2021) C2
English Analysis on World about Climate Change and Environment, Health and Epidemic; published on 03 Nov 2021 by World Bank
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Community health worker models in South Africa: a qualitative study on policy implementation of the 2018/19 revised framework

Murphy, J.P.; A. Moolla, S. Kgowedi et al. Health Policy and Planning (2020) C1
South Africa has a long history of community health workers (CHWs). It has been a journey that has required balancing constrained resources and competing priorities. CHWs form a bridge between communities and healthcare service provision within ... more
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An analysis of the services provided by community health workers within an urban district in South Africa: a key contribution towards universal access to care

Thomas, L.S., E. Buch and Y. Pillay Human Resources for Health (2021) C1
Community health worker teams are potential game-changers in ensuring access to care in vulnerable communities. Who are they? What do they actually do? Can they help South Africa realize universal health ... more
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Caring for those who care. Guide for the development and implementation of occupational health and safety programmes for health workers

World Health Organization WHO; ILO (2022) C_WHO
Occupational health and safety programmes aim to prevent diseases and injuries arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of work, while improving the quality and safety of care, safeguarding the ... more
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Progressing the Sustainable Development Goals through Health in All Policies: Case studies from around the world

Lin V.; Kickbusch I.; Baer B. World Health Organisation WHO (2021) C_WHO
Health in All Policies (HiAP) is not a new concept. While the term “HiAP” has received much attention since the 1990s, the concept of working across sectors of government for improved population healt ... more
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Annual Report 2020 World Health Organization, Somalia: impacting health through innovation

World Health Organization WHO; Eastern Mediterranean Region (2022) C_WHO
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Gender and One Health context analysis for HEAL

Eba, B.; Wieland B., Flintan F., et al. (2020) CC
The One Health approach can help achieve progress and promotes synergies on national and global priorities by generating synergies at the human-animal-environmental interface. While evidence is still scare, it is likely that the approach is highly c ... more
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Circular Economy and Health: Opportunities and Risks

World Health Organisation WHO (2018) C_WHO
The extensive use of natural resources threatens to exceed the carrying capacity of the Earth. The concept of a circular economy offers an avenue to sustainable growth, good health and decent jobs, while saving the environment and its natural reso ... more
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WHO policy brief: Maintaining infection prevention and control measures for COVID-19 in health care facilities, 14 September 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This document aims to encourage countries to develop and implement policies to maintain and strengthen IPC programmes and measures in health care facilities in the context of the current ongoing transmission of the SARS-CoV-2, with recognition that ... more
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Health systems research for AB PM-JAY: mainstreaming quality of care in empanelled hospitals under AB PM-JAY

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
This report presents key findings from a study carried out on the ‘Mainstreaming quality of care in empanelled hospitals under PMJAY’. It provides a detailed analysis of current coverage and perceptions of quality accreditation and certification across PMJAY empanelled hospitals from three diffe ... more
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Kenya national action plan on antimicrobial resistance: review of progress in the human health sector

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This policy brief aims to provide a review of the current progress on implementing the Kenya national action plan on AMR, identifies critical gaps, and highlights findings to accelerate further progress in the human health sector. The target audienc ... more
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Harmonized health facility assessment (‎HHFA)‎: comprehensive guide

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The HHFA Comprehensive guide serves as the main reference document for planning and implementing a country HHFA. This guide will promote understanding of: What the HHFA is and the information it can and cannot provide. The HHFA modules, questionnaires and CSPro electronic data collection tool. Th ... more
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Analysis of the nature and contribution of innovative health financing mechanisms in the WHO African Region

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
Africa is off track to reach the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and lags behind in building resilient health systems and health security, against a backdrop of limited resources. The world e ... more
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Kangaroo mother care: a transformative innovation in health care

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
This document puts forward the joint position and vision of an expert, global, multistakeholder working group on implementing Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for all preterm or low birth weight (LBW) infants as the foundation for small and/or sick newborn care within maternal, newborn, and child ... more
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A triple dividend: The health, social and economic gains from financing the HIV response in Africa

Cook, R.; S. Jain; S. Aleyan; et al. Economist Impact (2023) CC
This report presents findings from research conducted by Economist Impact to assess the health, demographic, social and economic impacts associated with different scenarios for financing the HIV epidemic across 13 selected countries in Sub-Saharan A ... more
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Self-care competency framework: volume 1: global competency standards for health and care workers to support people’s self-care

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The standards define 10 key competencies for health and care workers to support self-care in their clinical practice as well as the specific, measurable behaviours that demonstrate those competencies, focusing on people-centredness; decision-making; ... more
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Self-care competency framework: volume 2: knowledge guide for health and care workers to support people’s self-care

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The knowledge guide is the second publication in the Self-care competency framework to support health and care workers. This describes how health and care workers can apply each of the 10 compete ... more
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Macroeconomics and health : investing in health for economic development / report of the Commission on Macroeconomics and Health

World Health Organization WHO (2002) C_WHO
The Commission on Macroeconomics and Health (CMH) was established by World Health Organization Director-General Gro Harlem Brundtland in January 2000 to assess the place of ... more
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Engaging health and care workers in health emergencies: implementation toolkit

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
The active participation and engagement of health and care workers (‎HCWs)‎ in health emergency preparedness, readiness and response is crucial to support risk communication, community engagemen ... more
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List of key WHO-recommended maternal and newborn health commodities

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
This document provides a list of key WHO-recommended maternal and newborn health commodities and aims to accelerate progress towards the SDGs. It consolidates the key and enabling commodities from existing WHO guidelines on maternal and newborn ... more
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Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations: a Distance Learning Module
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Krause, S.; S. Chynoweth, D. Quick et al. Women's Refugee Commission, IAWG (2019) C1
The module is currently available in English, French, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
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Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment: A Training Curriculum for Health Workers . Module 3 Participant

(2011)
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Rapid Risk Assessment of Acute Public Health Events
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World Health Organization 2012 (2011) C_WHO
This manual has been developed to guide rapid risk assessment of acute public health risks from any type of hazard in response to requests from Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO). ... more
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Community Health Insurance in India - An overview

Economic and Political Weekly (2004)
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Building on Community-based Health Insurance to Expand National Coverage: The Case of Ghana

Nathan J. Blanchet and Osei B. Acheampong USAID, Health Finance & Governance (2013) CC
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Towards a Well-Coordinated National Statistical System in Support of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

National Institute of Statistics, Cambodia (2015) CC
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Nepal: National Safe Motherhood and Newborn Health - Long Term Health 2006-2017

Governement of Nepal, Family Health Division Department of Health Services (2006) C1
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Health Care in Danger: The Responsibilities of Health-Care Personnel Working in Armed Conflicts and Other Emergencies

Coupland, Robin M.; Breitegger, Alex International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) (2013) C1
A guidance document in simple language for health personnel, setting out their rights and responsibilities in conflict and other situations of violence. It explains how responsibilities and rights for heal ... more
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Safe management of wastes from health-care activities: A summary

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) CC
This document highlights the key aspects of safe health-care waste management in order to guide policy-makers, practitioners and facility managers to improve such services in health-care facilities. ... more
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Management of physical health conditions in adults with severe mental disorders
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World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
The global burden of disease due to mental disorders continues to rise, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). In addition to causing a large proportion of morbidity, mental disorders – especially severe mental disorders (SMD) – are linked with poorer ... more
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Barriers to accessing and receiving mental health care in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Isabell Schierenbeck, Peter Johansson, Lena M. C. Andersson, Dalena van Rooyen Health and Human Rights Journal (2013) C1
The right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health is enshrined in many international human rights treaties. However, studies have shown that people with mental disabilities are often marginalized and discrim ... more
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National Health in All Policies Strategic Framework 2017-2021

Ministry of Health, Zambia (2018) CC
The attainment of Zambia’s goal of being a prosperous and middle-income country by 2030 as stipulated in its Vision 2030 is dependent on among others, a healthy and productive population. Therefore, the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has prioritized ... more
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Health Technologies and pharmaceuticals programme annual report 2019

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Europe (2020) C_WHO
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Standard Operating Procedures - Adherence Guidelines for HIV, TB and NCDs: Training Course for Health Care Workers Participant Guide
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National Department of Health, South Africa (2020) C1
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES PARTICIPANT GUIDE This Participant Guide has been designed to assist health facilities and community based non-clinicians to develop skills to provide linkage to care, adherence and retention in care services for chro ... more
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Malawi national action plan on antimicrobial resistance: review of progress in the human health sector

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This policy brief aims to provide a review of the current progress on implementing the Malawi national action plan on AMR, identifies critical gaps, and highlights findings to accelerate further progress in the human health sector. The target audien ... more
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Mali national action plan on antimicrobial resistance: review of progress in the human health sector

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
This policy brief aims to provide a review of the current progress on implementing the Mali national action plan on AMR, identifies critical gaps, and highlights findings to accelerate further progress in the human health sector. The target audience ... more
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Policy Brief No.4 : Best Practices in Community-Based Health Initiatives

Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya (2015)
Health Facility Committees : The Governance Issue
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Building Accountable Community Level Commodity Supply Systems Responsive to Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health Needs in Uganda

Ministry of Health, Republic of Uganda (2016) C1
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Malawi National Health Communication Strategy, 2015-2020

Malawi Ministry of Health (2016) C1
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Improving infection prevention and control at the health facility
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World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
Interim practical manual supporting implementation of the WHO guidelines on core components of infection prevention and control programmes
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Climate Change and Health - Training Modules

World Health Organization (WHO) - Regional Office for South-East Asia (2015) C_WHO
Training Modules for climate change and Health - WHO
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Global Health Watch

Global Health Watch Zedbooks (2009) CC
The power relations around global decisions which shape population health can be changed through new alliances and information flows. The Democratising Global Health Governance Initiative, of which ... more
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World Health Organization Outbreak Communication Planning Guide

World Health Organization (2008) CC
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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 2 Participant

ICAP; CDC; University Teaching Hospital, et al. (2011)
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UN Ebola Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund 2015 Interim Report

UN Development Programme, UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (2015)
The report will describe how the Ebola Response MPTF, which has attracted contributions from 38 Member States, one business and many individuals, has offered a transparent and strategic tool to support the Ebola response. As of 31 January 2015, the Fund had total pledges amounting to US$142 million, ... more
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Effective Media Communication during Public Health Emergencies. Handbook and Field Guide
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World Health Organization WHO (2005) C_WHO
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The BRAC Manoshi Approach to Initiating a Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Project in Urban Slums with Social Mapping, Census Taking, and Community Engagement

Tapash Roy et al. (2015) C1
Accessed August 2015
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International Maternal & Child Health Care - A practical manual for hospitals worldwide

Maternal & Childhealth Advocacy International (MCAI) , Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) Radcliffe (2015) C2
The purpose of adding the books to the website of MCAI for download, is to make this life-saving, up-to-date information available to all who need it. Fill in a short registration field and you can download the pdf-files. If you work in a hospital in a low income country - providing free care - y ... more
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Community Health Volunteers (CHVs). Basic Modules Handbook

Republic of Kenya, Ministry of Health (2013) C2
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Sexual health: Preventing sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS

Maxwell, J.; J. Watts Belser, D. David Hesperian (2007) C1
A Health Handbook for Women with Disabilities > Chapter 8
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Health Problems from Unsafe Water

Conant, J.; Fadem, P. Hesperian (2012) C2
Chapter 5: A Community Guide to Environmental Health
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Behavorial Health Departement - Primary Care Center and fireweed Treatment Guidelines for PTSD

Sorkin, J., Chaney, G., Garcia, M.,et al. (2006) C2
This treatment guideline is intended to assist clinicians in the Behavioral Health department in treatment planning and service delivery for patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It may also assist clinicians treating patients who hav ... more
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Health, Rights and Drugs
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UNAIDS (2019) C_WHO
Harm Reducation, Decriminalization and Zero Discrimination for People who use Drugs