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Mental illness in the Western Cape Province, South Africa: A review of the burden of disease and healthcare interventions

Jacob, N. (2018) CC
SAMJ Review Vol. 108 No.3
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Maternal Mental Health. A handbook for health workers
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Alan J Flisher PMH (2013) CC
The Perinatal Mental Health Project (PMHP) provides training to health workers and community-based workers involved in caring for mothers. This handbook is intended as a supplement to this training programme and as a resource to anyone involved with mothers and mothers-to-be. The handbook should ... more
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Closing the mental health treatment gap in South Africa: a review of costs and cost-effectiveness

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PRIME Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Support Groups. Facilitator Guide. Schizophrenia

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Lessons learnt from the child protection component of the Global Fund’s Young Women and Girls Programme in ten districts in South Africa

Röhrs S, Delany A & Mathews S (2019) CC
In South Africa, young women and girls are exposed to extremely high levels of gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV infection. Given the links between the two epidemics, it is important that HIV prevention programmes also address violence against women and children. The Global Fund’s Young Women an ... more
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HIV and AIDS in South Africa

Avert (2018) C2
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HIV and AIDS in East and Southern Africa regional overview

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Social Cash Transfers and Children’s Outcomes

Unicef (2019)
A Review of Evidence from Africa Accessed: 21.08.2019
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Applying Effective Communication for Development Interventions to HIV Prevention among Adolescents

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HIV-sensItIve socIal Protection

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Catalysing the HIV response for adolescents

Unicef; UNAIDS (2018)
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Towards universal access - Scaling up priority HIV/AIDS interventions in the health sector

World Health Organization; UNAIDS; Unicef (2010) C_WHO
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Forced Migration review

M. Couldrey; M. Herson University of Oxford; Refugee Study Centre; UNFPA; SSRC; UNAIDS (2010) C2
Supplement October 2010 HIV/AIDS, security and conflict: making the connections
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Atlas of African Health Statistics 2018

World Health Organization ( WHO Regional Office for Africa) (2018) C_WHO
Universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals in the WHO African Region
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Preventing and responding to HIV drug resistance in the african region

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Global plan towards the elimination of new HIV infections among children by 2015 and keeping their mothers alive

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Community consultation on the role of peer support in the Retention of women, adolescents and children in HIV care and treatment

World Health Organization ( WHO Regional Office for Africa), ICW, Unicef, (2017) C_WHO
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Progress towards the UNAIDS 90–90-90 goals by age and gender in a rural area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a household-based community cross-sectional survey

H. Huerga; G. van Cutsem; J. B. Farhat; et al. MBC Public Health; BioMed Central (2018) CC
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Achieving UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets for pregnant and postpartum women in sub-Saharan Africa: progress, gaps and research needs

L. L. Abuogi; J. M. Humphrey; C. Mpody, et al. Journal of Virus Eradication (2018) CC
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Extending beyond Policy: reaching UNAiDS’ Three “90”s in Malawi

Z. Chirwa; F. Kayambo; L. Oseni; et al. PMC; Frontiers in Public Health; P. M. Kelly (2018) CC
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Interim WHO clinical staging of HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS case definitions for surverillance

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Core competencies for the eye health workforce in the WHO African Region

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
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Systematic review and meta-analysis of the adolescent HIV continuum of care in South Africa: the Cresting Wave

B. C. Zanoni; M. Archary; S. Buchan; I. T. Katz; J. E. Haberer BMJ Global Health; Pub Med (2016) C2
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The People Living With HIV Stigma Index: South Africa 2014

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An exploratory survey measuring stigma and discrimination experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa: The People Living with HIV Stigma Index

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Let our actions count - South African's national strategic plan for HIV; TB and StIs 2017-2022

South African Government; NDP 2030; South African National AIDS council (our Action count) (2019) C2
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Perspectives and Practice of Hiv Disclosure to Children and Adolescents by Health-Care Providers and Caregivers in sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

O. Aderomilehin; A. Hanciles-Amu; O. O. Ozoya Frontiers in Public Health (2016) CC
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Differentiated service delivery for Adolescents and young people living with HIV: A situational analysis in South Africa

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Estimating the impact of expanded access to antiretroviral therapy on maternal, paternal and double orphans in sub-Saharan Africa, 2009-2020

Aranka Anema1,2*, C. G. Au-Yeung; M. Joffres; et al. BMC Medicine; AIDS Research and Therapy (2011) CC
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Closing the gaps to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV (MTCT) in South Africa: Understanding MTCT case rates, factors that hinder the monitoring and attainment of targets, and potential gam

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Why is mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV a continual threat to new-borns in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

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Step Up the Pace: Towards an AIDS-free generation in West and Central Africa

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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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UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office Annual Report 2017

Unicef (Eastern and Southern Africa Office) (2017)
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Focus on Key Populations in national HIV strategic plans in the African Region

World Health Organization (Africa) (2018) C_WHO
Report
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HIV/AIDS & Human Rights in Southern Africa - An Advocacy Resource & Training Manual

K. Grant; M. Lewis; A. Strode; et al. ARASA (AIDS & Rights Alliance for Southern Africa); Sida; Irish Aid (Government of Ireland); SCRIBD (2008) C2
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Report of the Planning Meeting on Strategic Options for HIV/AIDS Advocacy in Africa

UNAIDS; UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) (2019) C2
Accessed: 17.11.2019
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A comparative analysis of national HIV policies in six African countries with generalized epidemics

K. Church; F. Kiweewa, A.Dasgupta; et al. Bull World Health Organ; PMC (US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health) (2015) C2
Bull World Health Organ 2015;93:457–467 | doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2471/BLT.14.147215
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Voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention in 14 priority countries in eastern and southern Africa

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) C_WHO
WHO Progress Brief Progress Brief July 2017
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Pretreatment drug resistance and new treatment paradigms in firstline ART

Moorhouse, M. Southern African HIV Cinicans Society (2018) C2
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HIV Drug Resistance among virally unsuppressed respondents in the 5th South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, Behaviour and Communication Survey, 2017

Human Scientific Research Council HSRC South Africa (2018) C2
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Beyond “Option B+”: Understanding Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence, Retention in Care and Engagement in ART Services Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women Initiating Therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa

L. Myer; T. K. Phillips J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr; World Health Organization (2017) C2
Supplement Article J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr  Volume 75, Supplement 2, June 1, 2017 www.jaids.com
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Traitement pré-transfert par l'artésunate rectal dans le paludisme infantile
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M. Gomes Programme Spécial de Recherche et de Formation concernant les Maladies Tropicales (TDR), Organisation mondiale de la Santé (2012) CC
Manuel de formation pour les agents de santé communautaire pour l'évaluation des signes de danger et l'administration d'un traitement préalable au transfert immédiat vers une structure de santé. Ce manuel a été développé par le Programme Spécial de Recherche et de Formation concernant l ... more
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Are ending AIDS 2030 and UHC policy objectives jointly attainable in SADC? A fisical perspective

T. Lievens; A. Murray-Zmijewski; P. Booth HIV Economics Reference Group (2015) C2
Oxford Policy Management (OPM) - APW with UNAIDS (thru TSF)
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Genetics of schizophrenia in the South African Xhosa

Gulsuner, S. , D. J. Stein, E. S. Susser, et al. (2020) C2
Science 31 Jan 2020: Vol. 367, Issue 6477, pp. 569-573 DOI: 10.1126/science.aay8833
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Catalogue of Key Eye Health Indicators in the African Region

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Africa (2017) C_WHO
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Antibiotic use and resistance in South Africa

Dr T Apalata, Dr C Bamford, Mr D Benjamin et al. South African Medical Journey SAMJ (2011) C2
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an important public health concern shared by developed and developing countries. In developing countries the burden of infectious diseases is greater and exacerbated by limited access to, and availability and affordability of, antimicrobials required to treat infect ... more
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South African Health Review 2019. Chapters at the glance
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Sanders, S. Health System Trust HST (2020) C1
22nd edition Each of the 20 chapters deals with aspects of the UHC journey, dedicated towards an equitable and inclusive national health system that leaves no-one behind. While some authors describe the fundamental changes and practical considerations required to reconfigure the country's health sy ... more
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South African Health Review 2019
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Sanders, S. Health System Trust HST (2020) C1
22nd edition The purpose of the SAHR has always been to analyse and assess progress and challenges in key areas of the health system, and to propose recommendations for improvement. We are pleased to continue this tradition in the 2019 edition, which presents a unique collection of perspectives on ... more
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WHO African Region COVID-19 Readiness Status – Readiness Status by Country

World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office for Africa (2022) C_WHO
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South African National Guidelines for Medical Male Circumcision

National Department of Health (Republic of South Africa) National Department of Health (Republic of South Africa) (2020) C2
Accessed: 03.03.2020
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Optimizing HIV testing services in sub-Saharan Africa: cost and performance of verification testing with HIV self-tests and tests for triage

J. W. Eaton; F. Terris-Prestholt; V. Cambiano; et al. Journal of the International AIDS Society (2019) C2
Eaton JW et al. Journal of the International AIDS Society 2019, 22(S1):e25237 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jia2.25237/full | https://doi.org/10.1002/jia2.25237
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HIV Self-Testing Africa Initiative - About

HIV Self-Testing Africa Initiative (STAR); Unitaid (Innovation in Global Health); World Health Organization (WHO); et al. HIV Self-Testing Africa Initiative (STAR); Unitaid (Innovation in Global Health); World Health Organization (WHO); et al. (2017) C2
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Guidelines for the Prevention and Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance in South African Hospitals

National Department of Health South Africa (2019) C2
These guidelines form part of efforts to institutionalise the prevention and containment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in health care facilities in South Africa, as outlined in the Antimicrobial Resistance Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan. The focus of these guidelines is on two inte ... more
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AMR Fact Sheet Health Professionals

ReAct, Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (2019) C2
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when organisms that cause disease are no longer susceptible/responsive to antimicrobial agents that previously were effective in combating them. AMR is a global problem with particularly dire consequences for Africa which is already grappling with high levels ... 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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Development and pilot evaluation of a home-based palliative care training and support package for young children in southern Africa

S. N. Naicker; A. Stein; L. Richter; et al. BMC Palliative Care (2016) CC
Naicker et al. BMC Palliative Care (2016) 15:41 DOI 10.1186/s12904-016-0114-7
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Men who have Sex with Men - An Introductory Guide for Health Care Workers in Africa

B. Brown; Z. Duby; A. Scheibe; et al. Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (2011) C2
Revised Version 2011
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Children affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa

R. Smart; HIVAIDS Consultant Save the Children (UK) South Africa Programme; The Department of Social Development (2003) C2
A Rapid Appraisal of Priorities, Policies and Practices
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HIV and AIDS in Western Europe, Central Europe and North America

Avert Avert (2020) C2
Accessed: 11.03.2020
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Amref COVID-19 Africa Information Centre

Amref Health Afric (2020) C1
Amref Health Africa is working closely with African Ministries of Health, Africa CDC alongside the World Health Organisation in preventive measures to curb the spread of the COVID- 19 and especially by strengthening frontline health workers. This pages collects information, awareness and educati ... more
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Guidelines for the use of antimicrobials in the South African pig industry

Pig Veterinary Society of the South African Veterinary Association (2016) C2
Antimicrobial resistance(AMR) poses a serious threat to human, animal and environmental health. Implementing ethical practice guidelines on how to use antimicrobials effectively and responsibly within the pig industry will contribute in reducing and preventing antimicro ... more
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Antibiotic Stewardship in the Hospital Environment Getting Started Guide

Best Care Always South Africa (2011) C2
The era of effective antibiotics is coming to a close. In just a few generations, many “miracle medicines”have been beaten into ineffectiveness by the bacteria they were intended to eradicate. Bacteria quickly adapt to the presence of antibacterial agents in order ... more
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Antibiotic Stewardship Process Maps

Best Care Always South Africa (2011) C2
7 Stages
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Does the patient meet the case definition for a COVID-19 case?

Nation Institute for Communicable Diseases - Division of the National Health Laboratory Service Department: Health Republic of South Africa (2020) C2
Persons with acute respiratory illness with sudden onset of at least one of the following: cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fever [≥ 38°C (measured) or history of fever (subjective)] irrespective of admission status AND In the 14 days prior to onset of symptoms, met at least one of the ... more
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COVID-19: Training slides based on guidelines for case-finding, diagnosis, management and public health response in South Africa

Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis and Outbreak Response National Department of Health, South Africa (2020) C2
Outline • Welcome and objectives • Microbiology, epidemiology and clinical presentation • Surveillance for imported cases including case definitions • Laboratory diagnosis • Infection prevention and hospital readiness • Patient flow and actions required at each step • Co-ord ... more
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Request for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing

Nation Institute for Communicable Diseases, South Africa Department: Health Republic of South Africa (2020) C3
Person under investigation (PUI) form for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Request for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing and COVID-19 Contact line list
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COVID-19 Daily Symptom monitoring Tool

Nation Institute for Communicable Diseases, South Africa Department: Health Republic of South Africa (2020) C2
Complete for contact of a confirmed Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case
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COVID-19 Environmental Health Guidelines

Nation Institute for Communicable Diseases, South Africa Department: Health Republic of South Africa (2020) C2
This document aims to guide Environmental Health Services (EHS) on key roles related to the management of the outbreak. This guide should be read in conjunction with the guideline for case finding, diagnosis, management and public health response in South africa and the standard operating procedur ... more
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Quick Reference for Health Workers Case

Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis, South Africa National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) (2020) C2
On the 31st December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) China country office reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China now known to be caused by a novel virus. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been confirmed as the causative v ... more
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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Specimen Submission form

Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis, South Africa Nation Institute for Communicable Diseases (2020) C2
For SARS-CoV-2 testing only
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions

Centre for Respiratory Diesease and Meningitis, South Africa Department: Health Republic of South Africa (2020) C2
1. What is COVID-19? 2. Who is at most risk for COVID-19? 3. What is the risk of COVID-19 infection in humans in South Africa? 4. How is COVID-19 transmitted? 5. What are the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 infection in humans? 6. How is COVID-19 diagnosed? 7. How is COVID-19 infection ... more
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COVID-19 in a Rural Setting

Rudasa Rudasa (2020) C2
Accessed: 24.03.2020
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COVID-19: Guidelines for case-finding, diagnosis, management and public health response in South Africa
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Bham A., J. Bhiman, F. Bongweni et al. Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis and Outbreak Response (2020) C2
The information contained in this document, be it guidelines, recommendations, diagnostic algorithms or treatment regimens, are offered in this document in the public interest. To the best of the knowledge of the guideline writing team, the information contained in these guidelines is correct. Imple ... more
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Infection prevention and control of COVID in ports

Nation Institute for Communicable Diseases, South Africa Department: Health Republic of South Africa (2020) C2
Overview • How are diseases transmitted from person to person? • What are the principles of infection prevention and control • What IPC measures are other countries / organisations recommending for the transport industry/workers? • How can we apply this knowledge to protect us while w ... more
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EQUINET Information sheet on COVID-19

R Loewenson EQUINET (2020) C1
Produced by Training and Research Support Centre for the Regional Network for Equity in Health in east and southern Africa (EQUINET), March 20, 2020. This brief summarises and provides links to official, scientific and other resources to support an understanding of and individual to regional level ... more
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A pocket guide to antibiotic prescribing for adults in South Africa 2015

Wasserman, S.; T. Boyles, M. Mendelson SOUTH AFRICAN ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME (SAASP) (2015) C2
The international community sits at the tipping pointof a post-­‐antibiotic era, where common bacterial infections are no longer treatable with the antibiotic armamentarium that exists. In South Africa, t ... more
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Antimicrobial resistance in Africa: a systematic review

Tilahun Tadesse, B., E. A. Ashley, S. Ongarello et al. BMC Infectious Diseases (2017) C2
Internationally, there is a growing concern over antimicro-bial resistance (AMR) which is currently estimated to ac-count for more than 700,000 deaths per year worldwide. If no appropriate measures are taken to halt its pro-gress, AMR will cost approximately 10 million lives andabout US$100 trillion ... more
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Antimicrobial resistance in the WHO African region: current status and roadmap for action

Essack S.Y., A.T. Desta, R.E. Abotsi et al. Journal of Public Health (2016) C2
The escalating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) pandemic is a global public health threat with extensive health, economic and societal implications. Resistance emerges because of selection pressure from rational and indiscriminate antimicrobial use in human health as well as in the veterinary, agricul ... more
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Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Africa: Successes, gaps and a roadmap for the future

Kariuki S., K. H. Keddy, M. Antonio AOSIS (2018) C2
Since the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015, there has been rapidly growing awareness among many African countries that they need to be doing more to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Africa Centres fo ... more
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Methicillin-ResistantStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA):Prevalence and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern among Patients—A Multicenter Study in Asmara, Eritrea

Yohaness Garoy E., Y. Berhane Gebreab, O. Okoth Achila et al. Hindawi (2018) C2
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) strainsor multidrug-resistant S.aureus, initially described in 1960s,emerged in the last decade as a cause of nosocomial infections responsible for rapidly progressive, potential fatal diseases including life-threatening pneumonia, necrotizing fascii ... more
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Africa CDC Resource Website
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Africa CDC (2020) C1
Africa CDC strengthens the capacity and capability of Africa’s public health institutions as well as partnerships to detect and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats and outbreaks, based on data-driven interventions and programmes.
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Antimicrobial stewardship across 47 South African hospitals: an implementation study

Dr Brink A. J., MD A P Messina, BPharm Prof C. Feldman, et al. (2016) C2
The available data on antimicrobial stewardship programmes in Africa are scarce. The aims of this study were to assess the implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship programme in a setting with limited infectious disease resources. Articles| Volume 16, ISSUE 9, P1017-1025, September 01, 2016 ... more
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Situation Analysis: Antibiotic use and resistance in South Africa

The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy CDDEP (2011) C2
South Africa has faced many challenges over the past two decades, accomplishing profound positive changes in the social structure and government of the nation. This has not yet fully translated into better health for the population, however, particularly the poorest segment. In fact, the p ... more
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - First Line Facility Management of Possible COVID-19

Western Cape Government (health); Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 20 March 2020
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Primary health care workers and masks

Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 20 March 2020
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Health workers: Protect yourself, your family and colleagues from stress during COVID-19

Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute); Centre for Rural Health (CRH) (2020) C2
Updated 27 March 2020
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Coronavirus - COVID-19 - General advice

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 24 March 2020
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Korona-Virus - COVID-19 - Algemene Inligting (Afrikaans)

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 23 March 2020 (23 Maart 2020)
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Icoronavayirasi - COVID-19 - Ingcebiso gabalala (isiXhosa)

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 23 March 2020 (23 uMatshi 2020)
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Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Information for travellers

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 24 March 2020
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): I’ve been advised to isolate myself: what does this mean?

Western Cape Government (health); Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 24 March 2020
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Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Preventing COVID-19 in your workplace

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 24 March 2020
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Coronavirus - Let’s STOP the spread - Community

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 23 March 2020
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Koronavirus - Kom ons STOP die verspreiding - Community (Afrikaans)

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 23 March 2020
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Icoronavayirasi - MASIYINQANDE inganwenwi - Community (isiXhosa)

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 23 March 2020
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PACK On-site Training Resources COVID-19

Western Cape Government (health); Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Primary Care Guide for the Adult· 2020 Western Cape Edition 20 March 2020
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COVID-19 Training for Facility Managers and PACK Facility Trainers

Western Cape Government (health); Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 20 March 2020
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Coronavirus - Do you have diabetes, TB, high blood pressure, HIV, lung or heart problems?

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 23 March 2020
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Koronavirus - Het u diabetes, TB, hoë bloeddruk, HIV, long- of hartprobleme? (Afrikaans)

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2
Updated 24 March 2020 (24 Maart 2020)