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Sustainable waste management of medical waste in African developing countries: A narrative review

Zamani's Lab, R. et al. (2021) CC
Waste Management & Research 39(1) DOI: 10.1177/0734242X211029175
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Climate change and health in small island developing states: a WHO special initiative

World Health Organization (WHO) (2018) C_WHO
This report has been prepared in response to informal requests by SIDS Member States and territories for WHO assistance in confronting the stark and dire situation which climate change has created in their countries and the impact it is having on th ... more
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Advocacy for mental health, disability and human rights: WHO QualityRights guidance module

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
The QualityRights training and orientation modules have been developed to enhance the knowledge, skills and understanding of key stakeholders on how to promote the rights of people with psychosocial, intellectual or cognitive disabilities, improve the quality of services and support provided in the ... more
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Melarsoprol Resistance in African Trypanosomiasis

Fairlamb, A.H.; Horn, D. Elsevier Ltd. (2018) CC
Arsenical monotherapies were previously very successful for treating human African trypanosomiasis (HAT). Melarsoprol resistance emerged as early as the 1970s and was widespread by the late 1990s. Melarsoprol resistance represents the only example ... more
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Epidemiology of human African trypanosomiasis

Franco J, Simarro P, Diarra A, Jannin J (2014) CC
The epidemiology of the disease is mediated by the interaction of the parasite (trypanosome) with the vectors (tsetse flies), as well as with the human and animal hosts within a particular environment. Related to these interactions, the disease is confined in spatially limited areas called “foci ... more
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Unprecedented economic attack on Sub-Sahara African economies: coronavirus: How severe is the perceived slump?

Nichiimunya N. Environment Systems & Decisions (2020) CC
This paper is motivated by the global spread of the coronavirus referred to as COVID-19 and its efect on Sub-Saharan African (SSA) economies. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has alluded to the COVID-19 not only afecting the global health but a ... more
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Mandat Réseau de laboratoires et nouveau modèle de programme d’évaluation externe de la qualité des tests de diagnostic par PCR de l’ulcère de Buruli dans la Région africaine de l’OMS

Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2020) C1
Au total, 18 laboratoires de 13 pays ont participé aux quatre cycles d'AQE : 10 laboratoires de huit pays africains endémiques, dont quatre ont participé aux quatre cycles et trois à trois cycles. Les résultats globaux ont montré que la performance médiane de ces laboratoires s'est amélioré ... more
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Socio-Economic Impact of Ebola Virus Disease in West African Countries

UN Development Group (2015)
A call for national and regional containment, recovery and prevention
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Use of high burden country lists for TB by WHO in the post-2015 era

World Health Organization (2015) C_WHO
Discussion paper initially prepared in April 2015 to facilitate feedback, and finalized after the June 2015 meeting of WHO’s Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for TB (STAG-TB).
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Projected Impact of Vaccination Timing and Dose Availability on the Course of the 2014 West African Ebola Epidemic

David Fishman; Ashleigh Tuite (2014)
Plos Current Outbreaks November 21, 2014
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Eradication of Yaws: Historical Efforts and Achieving WHO's 2020 Target

K. Asedeu; C. Fitzpatrick, J.Jannin (2014)
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases September 2014 | Volume 8 | Issue 9 | e3016 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003016
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Nepal: Statistics & Information of MDR and XDR TB in SAARC Region

SAARC TB and HIVAIDS Centre (STAC) (2016) C1
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The Well-Being of Children with Disabilities in the Asia Pacific Region

Gwynnyth Llewellyn, Eric Emerson, Ros Madden and Anne Honey The University of Sydney (2012) C2
AN ANALYSIS OF UNICEF MICS 3 SURVEY DATA FROM BANGLADESH, LAO PDR, MONGOLIA AND THAILAND
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Factors associated with HIV testing among young men who have sex with men in Myanmar: a cross‐sectional study

Minh D Pham; Poe Poe Aung; Aye Kyawt Paing et al. (2017) CC
Journal of the International AIDS Society 2017, vol. 20:e25026
In Myanmar, men who have sex with men (MSM) experience high risk of HIV infection. However, access to HIV testing and prevention services remains a challenge among this marginalized ... more
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Trauma and PTSD in the WHO World Mental Health Surveys

Kessler, R.C., Aguilar-Gaxiola, S., Alonso, J., et al. European of Psychotraumatology (2017) CC
Objective: To review research on associations of trauma type with PTSD in the WHO World Mental Health (WMH) surveys, a series of epidemiological surveys that obtained representative data on trauma-specific PTSD.
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Tuberculosis and HIV co-infection—focus on the Asia-Pacific region

Q.M. Trinh; H.L. Nguyen; V.N. Nguyen International Journal of Infectious Diseases; Elsevier Ltd (2014) C2
International Journal of Infectious Diseases 32 (2015) 170–178 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2014.11.023 1201-9712/ß 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of International Society for Infectious Diseases. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http: ... more
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UNAIDS Action Framework: Universal Access for Men who have Sex with Men and Transgender People

Joint United Nations Programme on HIVAIDS (UNAIDS); UNDP (2009) C2
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Implementing Comprehensive HIV and HCV Programmes with People Who Inject Drugs

UNAIDS, UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime); World Health Organization; et al. (2017) C2
Practical Guidance for collaborative interventions
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56th directing council - 70th session of the regional committee of WHO for the Americas

Pan American Health Organization; World Health Organization (Americas); Observatorio Regional de Recursos Humanos de Salud (2018) C_WHO
Washington, D.C., USA, 23-27 September 2018 Provisional Agenda Item 4.6 CD56/10, Rev. 1 31 August 2018 Original: Spanish
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Levels and Trends in Maternal and Child Health Disparities by Wealth and Region in Eleven Countries with DHS Surveys

Shireen Assaf & Thomas Pullum ICF International Rockville, Maryland, USA (2016) C2
DHS Comparative Reports No. 42
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Spousal Violence and HIV: Exploring the Linkages in Five Sub-Saharan African Countries

MacQuarrie, Kerry L.D., Rebecca Winter, and Sunita Kishor ICF International (2013) C2
DHS Analytical Studies No. 36
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Comparison of sensitivity and specificity of three diagnostic tests to detect Schistosoma mansoni infections in school children in Mwanza Region, Tanzania

Fuss, A.; H.D. Mazigo; D. Tappe, C.Kasang, A. Mueller (2018) CC
PLoS ONE 13(8): e0202499. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0202499 This was a school-based cross-sectional study conducted in 2015 among 305 school children aged 7–16 years from two primary schools located in Ilemela and Magu Districts, north-western Tanzania. Single stool and urine samples w ... more
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Epilepsy care guidelines for low- and middle-income countries: From WHO mental health GAP to national programs

J. Katchanov; G. L. Birbeck BMC Medicine (2012) CC
BMC Medicine201210:107 https://doi.org/10.1186/1741-7015-10-107© Katchanov and Birbeck; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2012 Received: 10 July 2012Accepted: 24 September 2012Published: 24 September 2012 In 2011, the World Health Organization’s (WHO ... more
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Facility Delivery and Postnatal Care Services Use among Mothers Who Attended Four or More Antenatal Care Visits in Ethiopia: Further Analysis of the 2016 Demographic and Health Survey

Abeje Fekadu, G. F. Ambaw Getahun; and S. Ayenalam Kidanie (2018) CC
Demographic and Health Surveys, Working Paper
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The epidemiology of adolescents living with perinatally acquired HIV: A cross-region global cohort analysis

The Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) Global Cohort Collaboration; A. L. Slogrove; M. Schomaker; M.-A. Davies; et al. PLOS Medicine (2018) CC
PLOS Medicine | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002514 March 1, 2018
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Do no Harm - Health, Human Rights and people who use drugs

UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIVAIDS) (2019) C2
Accessed: 07.11.2019
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The Challenge of Environment and Climate Justice: Imperatives of an Eco-Theological Reformation of Christianity in African Contexts

Humboldt University Berlin, Research Programme on Religious Communities and sustainable developpment (2019) CC
Religion and Development 01/2019. Discussion Paper Series of the Research Programme on Religious Communities and Sustainable Development
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Prevention and Treatment of HIV ands other sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men and transgender people

World Health Organization; UNAIDS; UNDP; et al. (2011) C_WHO
Recommendations for a public health approach HIV/AIDS Programme
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Health, rights and drugs - Harm reduction, decriminalization, and zero discrimination for people who use drugs

UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIVAIDS) (2019) C2
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Provision and continuation of antiretroviral therapy during acute conflict: the experience of MSF in Central African Republic and Yemen

Ferreyra C., D. O’Brien, B. Alonso Conflict and Health (2018) C2
Unstable settings present challenges for the effective provision of antiretroviral treatment (ART). In this paper, we summarize the experience and results of providing ART and implementing contingency plans during acute instability in the Central African ... more
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Emergency Illnesses and Major Injuries Affecting Infants and Children; Including Adolescent Girls Who Are Pregnant

Maternal & Childhealth Advocacy International MCAI (2021) C1
Handbook 1
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Zambia Annual Report 2015

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Africa (2016) C1
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Regional guide for determining health workforce staffing norms and standards for health facilities

WHO Universal Health CoverageLife Course Cluster, WHO Regional Office WHO Regional Office for Africa (2021) C_WHO
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A glimpse into WHO work in Botswana

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
This publication articulates the WHO Botswana Country Office’s focus and investment needs for the biennium 2022–2023, building on achievements, networks, and partnerships fostered in 2020-2021. As the leading health authority within the Unit ... more
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United Republic of Tanzania and Kenya’s simulation of Rift Valley fever outbreak yields valuable lessons: case study

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
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COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Access Strategy

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C1
Available in English, French, Portuguese and Arabic Successful immunization of a critical mass of the African population with one or several safe and efficacious COVID-19 vaccines.Key objectives1. Accelerate ... more
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Improving access to maternal health care in Senegal: WAHA International’s mHealth programme

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2014) C_WHO
WAHA International’s mHealth programme addresses several barriers to maternal and neonatal care, including: a lack of information at the community level about locally available services; a large distance from services and a lack of affordable transport for patients; and ineffective communication b ... more
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Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: A road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
The road map sets global targets and milestones to prevent, control, eliminate or eradicate 20 diseases and disease groups as well as cross-cutting targets aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Three foundational pillars will support global efforts to achieve the targets: accelerate progra ... more
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COVID-19 IMST* Monthly Bulletin

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Africa (2022) C_WHO
May 2022
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Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the global community of countries, partners, donors, technical experts, scientists and field implementation teams continue to work towards the ultimate goal of a world free of the burden of neglected tropical ... more
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Вывести из забвения для достижения. Целей в области устойчивого развития Механизм мониторинга и оценки прогресса для д орожной карты по борьбе с забытыми тропическими болезнями на 2021–2030 гг

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
В дорожной карте по борьбе с забытыми тропическими болезнями на 2021–2030 гг. («дорожная карта») определены глобальные цели и основные этапы в отношении борьбы с 20 бол ... more
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Handbook for Public Health Emergency Operations Center Operations and Management

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2021) CC
A Public Health EOC (PHEOC) serves as a hub for coordinating the preparation for, response to, and recovery from public health emergencies. The preparation includes planning, such as risk and resource mapping, development of plans and procedures, and training and exercising. The response includes al ... more
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Regional data and trends: World malaria report 2022

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
This document provides an overview of malaria trends in all WHO regions as contained in the World malaria report 2022.
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Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 – Niger

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
Disease outbreak news 30 October 2018
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Effective Implementation of Public Health and Social Measures in Ghana: Situational Analysis

WHO; Africa CDC; World Economic Forum et al. PERC (2020) C_WHO
PERC produces regional and member state situation analyses, updated regularly.
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A compendium of indicators for monitoring and evaluating progress of the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO
The road map 2030 was developed by WHO through an extensive global consultation, with indicators set for measuring progress against targets and milestones. This compendium of indicators provides a comprehensive and standardized listing of recommende ... more
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World Malaria Report 2021: Regional data and trends

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
This document provides an overview of malaria trends in all WHO regions as contained in the World malaria report 2021. As in past years, the report provides an up-to-date assessment of the burden of malaria at global, regional and country levels. ... more
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Framework for Supply Chain Management for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2021) CC
1 February 2021
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Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) Legal Framework Guide

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2021) CC
A public health emergency operation center (PHEOC) serves as a hub for better coordinating the preparation, response, and recovery for public health emergencies. A functional PHEOC is critical for the implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005). The Framework for a Public Healt ... more
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From coast to coast: Africa unites to tackle threat of polio

World Health Organization WHO; UNICEF (2017) C_WHO
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Cotonou TB declaration

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Africa (2018) C_WHO
Workshop to share best practices and lessons learned in tuberculosis case finding and treatment in Western and Central Africa, 26 - 28 March 2018
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Framework for health information systems and core indicators for monitoring health situation and health system performance

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (2019) C_WHO
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Key Highlights on the progress of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) for HIV Prevention

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
WHO PROGRESS BRIEF
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Information Package on male circumcision and HIV Prevention - Insert 2

World Health Organization (WHO); UNAIDS; Unicef; et al. World Health Organization (WHO); UNAIDS; Unicef; et al. (2020) C_WHO
The Global Prevalence of Male Circumcision Accessed: 02.03.2020
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Effective Implementation of Public Health and Social Measures in Cameroon: Situational Analysis

WHO; Africa CDC; World Economic Forum et al. PERC (2020) C_WHO
PERC produces regional and member state situation analyses, updated regularly.
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Monkeypox Case Report Form (CRF) and minimum dataset Case reporting form (CRF)

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
19 August 2022. A monkeypox case investigation form (CIF) has been designed as a tool for Member States and researchers to conduct in-depth epidemiological investigation of suspected, probable and confirmed cases of monkeypox. This form allows to collect data prospectively or retrospectively for bot ... more
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Kenya : Management of Severe Malaria
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World Health Organization WHO (2012) C_WHO
This Handbook, an updated edition of the Management of Severe Malaria, provides new and revised practical guidance on the diagnosis and management of severe malaria.
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Policy on TB Control in Health Care Facilities, Congregate Settings and Households

World Health Organization WHO (2009)
This document is an evidence-based policy for the implementation of sound tuberculosis (TB) infection control by all stake- holders. It recommends a combination of measures aimed at reducing the risk of TB transmission within populations. The emphasis is on early and rapid diagnosis, and proper mana ... more
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Global status report on noncommunicable diseases 2014

World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO
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Liberia: Country Cooperation Strategy at a Glance 2017

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
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Global Report on traditional and complementary medicine 2019

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
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Nigeria Country Office 2021 Annual Report

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This annual report highlights the work of the WHO from January to June 2021 ( December 2021). The activities featured herein are by no means exhausted but implemented with technical and financial support through ... more
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Clinical Guidelines for Antiretroviral Therapy Management for Displaced Populations Southern Africa
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Southern African HIV Clinicians Society UNHCR (2007)
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Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: revised, updated and expanded for Integrated Care - Section 2: Strengthening and Sustaining the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: A Course for Decision-Makers

WHO, UNICEF (2009) C_WHO
The Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global effort launched by WHO and UNICEF to implement practices that protect, promote and support breastfeeding. It was launched in 1991 in response to the Innocenti Declaration. The global BFHI mate ... more
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New technology allows for rapid diagnosis of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

World Health Organization WHO (2017)
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Plague – Madagascar

World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
Disease outbreak news
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Zika Epidemiological Update February 2022

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
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Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 Outbreak

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) C2
Accessed: 02.04.2020
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Psychological toll of COVID-19 among healthcare provider— based on information as at 5 February 2021

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office of Africa (2021) C_WHO
Rapid Policy Brief
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COVID-19 Bangladesh situation reports

World Health Organization (WHO), Regional Office for South-East Asia (2022) C_WHO
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Lymphatic filariasis Fact sheet

World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO
Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. When a mosquito with infective stage larvae bites a person, the parasites are deposited on the person’s skin from where ... more
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Fact Sheet - Lymphatic Filiariasis

World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO
Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. When a mosquito with infective stage larvae bites a person, the parasites are deposited on the person’s skin from where the ... more
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Practical Guidelines for Infection Control in Health Care Facilities
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Manju Vatsa, Duangvadee Sungkhobol, Sudarshan Kumari, et al. WHO Western Pacific, Manila, and WHO South-East Asia, New Delhi (2004)
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Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Pocket Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Risk
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World Health Organization WHO (2007) C_WHO
These pocket guidelines provide evidence-based guidance on how to reduce the incidence of first and recurrent clinical events due to coronary heart disease (CHD), cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) and peripheral vascular disease in two categories of people
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Effective Implementation of Public Health and Social Measures in South Africa: Situational Analysis

WHO; Africa CDC; World Economic Forum et al. PERC (2020) C_WHO
PERC produces regional and member state situation analyses, updated regularly.
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Assessing the efficiency of hospitals in Malawi: An application of the Pabón Lasso technique

E.Z Asbu, O. Walker and J. M Kirigia, et al. World Health Organisation (WHO) (2012) C_WHO
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Guidelines for the vaccination of HIV-infected adolescents and adults in South Africa

S. K. Dlamini; S. A. Madhi; R. Muloiwa; et al. Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine; AOSIS (2018) CC
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine ISSN: (Online) 2078-6751, (Print) 1608-9693 http://www.sajhivmed.org.za Published: 23 May 2018
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Effective Implementation of Public Health and Social Measures in Ethiopia: Situational Analysis

WHO; Africa CDC; World Economic Forum et al. PERC (2020) C_WHO
PERC produces regional and member state situation analyses, updated regularly.
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Disruption in HIV, Hepatitis and STI services due to COVID-19

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
1 July 2020
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Income loss and food security during the pandemic

Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention; Ipsos; et al. (2021) CC
Key findings from a February 2021 survey from the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 (PERC)
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Responding to COVID-19 in Africa: Finding the Balance: Vaccine Confidence

Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 (PERC) African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention; Ipsos; et al. (2021) CC
Key findings from a February 2021 survey from the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to COVID-19 (PERC)
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Joint Statement on reducing maternal morbidity and mortality

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) CC
Over the past decade, the reduction of maternal mortality in Latin America and the Caribbean has shown signs of a marked slowdown and in some cases a reversal, jeopardizing commitments made at the global and regional levels and by the Member States themselves, including those established in the Sust ... more
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Namibia Complete

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2010) C_WHO
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Infection Prevention and Control Recovery Plans and Implementation: Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone Inter - country Meeting

World Health Organization WHO (2015) C_WHO
20-22 July 2015, Monrovia, Liberia
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Comprehensive Analytical Profile: Ghana

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Africa (2017) C_WHO
Accessed March 14, 2017
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Mpox Multi-country external situation report n. 37

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
22 September 2024
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Prevention and control of epidemic meningococcal disease in Africa

WHO (2002)
Report of a WHO technical consultation meeting Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Meningitis Outbreak Response in Sub-Saharan Africa

Christina Brandes-Barbier, Véronique Millot, Tomas Allen et al World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO
WHO Guideline. Since 2010, countries in the meningitis belt have started to introduce a new serogroup A meningococcal conjugate vaccine conferring individual protection and herd immunity. Following the successful roll-out of this vaccine, epidemics ... more
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Trends in Maternal Mortality: 1990 to 2015

WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, World Bank Group and the United Nations Population Division (2015) C_WHO
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Fractional dose yellow fever vaccine as a dose-sparing option for outbreak response

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO
WHO Secretariat Information paper July 2016
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Plague Outbreak Madagascar. External Situation Report 12 20 November 2017

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
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Plague Outbreak Madagascar. External Situation Report 11 17 November 2017

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
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Plague Outbreak Madagascar. External Situation Report. Report 10 14 November 2017

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
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Cervical cancer in Zimbabwe: a situation analysis
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Oppah Kuguyo, A. Matimba, Nomsa Tsika, et al. African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) (2017) CC
Pan African Medical Journal 2017;27:215. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2017.27.215.12994
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Taking a Multisectoral, One Health Approach:A Tripartite Guide to Addressing Zoonotic Diseases in Countries

FAO, OIE, WHO (2019) C_WHO
A multidisciplinary and multisectoral collaboration, through a One Health approach is required to effectively prepare for, detect, assess, and respond to emerging and endemic zoonotic diseases. However, external and internal health system evaluations continue to identify major gaps in capacity ... more
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Effective Implementation of Public Health and Social Measures in Tanzania: Situational Analysis

WHO; Africa CDC; World Economic Forum et al. PERC (2020) C_WHO
PERC produces regional and member state situation analyses, updated regularly.
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Effective Implementation of Public Health and Social Measures in Uganda: Situational Analysis

WHO; Africa CDC; World Economic Forum et al. PERC (2020) C_WHO
PERC produces regional and member state situation analyses, updated regularly.
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Polio transition planning and polio post-certification: Report by the Director-General

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
The Executive Board at its 150th session noted an earlier version of this report.1 The present report provides an update on the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan on Polio Transition (2018–2023)2 at the start of 2022, within the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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The contribution of religious entities to health in sub-Sahara Africa

Schmid B, Thomas E, Olivier J and Cochrane JR. African Religious Health Assets Programme (ARHAP) (2008) CC
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Managing Eclampsia

WHO, International Cooperation of Midwifes WHO (2008)
Education material for teachers of midwifery Midwifery education modules - second edition