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Infection prevention and control in the context of coronavirus disease (‎COVID-19)‎: a living guideline, 13 January 2023

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The WHO continuously reviews available data on SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. For this version, the global epidemiological situation of the COVID-19 pandemic as of 21 January 2022 – at a time when the Omicron VOC had been identified in 171 countries across all six WHO Regions and was rapidly re ... more
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Implementation Framework & Clinical Guidance for Viral Hepatitis Prevention & Treatment 2019

Ministry of Health, Zambia (2020) CC
The Zambia Population Based HIV impact assessment of 2016, reported the prevalence of viral hepatitis in Zambia as ranging between 5.6% among adults aged 15 to 59% in the general population, and 7.1% among HIV infected individuals. It is estimated that the majority of persons with chronic hepatitis ... more
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Guidance on Emergency Expedited Regulatory Authorisation and Access to COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa

African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2021) C1
Taking the whole of Africa approach to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has and will continue to require coordinated efforts from multiple stakeholders from across the continent. Africa CDC would like to acknowledge the deep partnership and continued support of AUDA-NEPAD, AVAREF, WHO AFRO, the Bill a ... more
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Planning and Implementing High-Quality Supplementary Immunization Activities for Injectable Vaccines Using an Example of Measles and Rubella Vaccines

World Health Organization WHO (2016) C_WHO
The purpose of this field guide is to provide comprehensive information on planning and implementing high-quality3 SIAs for injectable vaccines and highlight the opportunities to strengthen RI and surveillance. The guide uses measles–rubella SIAs as the main example throughout, but the informatio ... more
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Guidance on developing a national deployment and vaccination plan for COVID-19 vaccines

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
This global guidance provided the framework for over 100 countries to develop their NDVPs. This updated (second) version supersedes the previous version published in 16 November 2020. New information has been added on the following areas: the COVID-19 Partners Platform; the use of COVID ... more
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Amnesty International Report 2021/22: The state of the world's human rights
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Amnesty International (2022) C1
mnesty International’s annual report on the state of the world’s human rights in 2021, published in March 2022, shows that promises to “build back better” after the Covid-19 pandemic were little more than lip service. Hopes of global cooperation withered in the face of ... more
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Implementation Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines in Africa
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African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention; World Health Organization WHO, et al. (2021) C1
“Guide to facilitate the implementation of the WHO/UNICEF “Guidance on developing a national deployment and vaccination plan for COVID-19 vaccines” for Africa t contains action-oriented lists of critical topics to address and checklists tailored to the context of African Union Member States. ... more
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center

AUB American University of Beirut (2021) CC
This guide includes sections dedicated to Lebanon, AUB and AUBMC. In addition to international and regional academic sources and articles, the guide includes webinars, reports, maps, videos, and a section for Faculty, Staff and Students highlighting the available online tools & resources to continue ... more
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Utilisation des masques médicaux et non médicaux/en tissu dans le cadre des activités de santé à base communautaire pendant la pandémie de COVID-19
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World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
sur la base des orientations actuelles de l’OMS, 31 may 2021. Aide mémoire This aide-mémoire presents information on use and procurement of masks for community outreach interventions, with a focus on those for malaria, neglected tropical diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and ... more
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Uso de mascarillas médicas y no médicas/de tela para actividades comunitarias de salud durante la pandemia de COVID-19
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Organización Mundial de la Salud OMS (2021) C_WHO
sobre la base de las orientaciones actuales de la OMS, 31 de mayo de 2021. Memorando This aide-mémoire presents information on use and procurement of masks for community outreach interventions, with a focus on those for malaria, neglected tropical diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and ... more
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Antidote Game

World Health Organization WHO and Psyon Games (2021) CC
WHO and Psyon Games have joined forces to launch a new tower defense game called the Antidote COVID-19 to turn complex, scientific information into a fun learning experience. During the course of the game, players will learn about their immune system, pathogens, vaccines and how to protect themselve ... more
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WHO preferred product characteristics for gonococcal vaccines

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
Development of one or more vaccines for Neisseria gonorrhoeae is an important objective for sexual and reproductive health worldwide, and for the fight against antimicrobial resistance. WHO preferred product characteristics (PPCs) provide strategic guidance as to WHO’s preferences for new vacci ... more
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Hendra virus: Epidemiology dynamics in relation to climate change, diagnostic tests and control measures

Yuen K. Y.; Frase N. S.; et al (2021) C2
Hendra virus (HeV) continues to pose a serious public health concern as spillover events occur sporadically. Terminally ill horses can exhibit a range of clinical signs including frothy nasal discharge, ataxia or forebrain signs. Early signs, if detected, can include depression, inappetence, colic o ... more
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Training/Meetings in the context of COVID-19
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African Union; Africa CDC Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2022) CC
1.0 PURPOSE To define the procedure for the conduct of in-person meetings in both healthcare and community settings in response to COVID-19 and with respect to Public Health and Social Measures (PHSMs) to reduce the risk of disease transmission. A general risk assessment must be conducted to inform ... more
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Monkeypox — MPX Fact Sheet

Hesperian (2022) C1
Monkeypox Factsheet in English Hesperian’s fact sheet is one of the first accessible yet comprehensive health resources on Monkeypox. We describe common symptoms of monkeypox, how to prevent its spread, and how it can be treated at home. We also note how the world seems to have learned nothing fr ... more
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Pandemic influenza preparedness framework: progress report

World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
The Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework is a World Health Assembly resolution adopted unanimously by all Member States in 2011. It brings together Member States, industry, other stakeholders and WHO to implement a global approach to pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The Frame ... more
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Overview on Chikungunya Virus Infection: From Epidemiology to State-of-the-Art Experimental Models

Constant, L.E.C.; B.F. Rajsfus, P. H. Carneiro et al. Frontiers in Microbiology (2021) CC
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is currently one of the most relevant arboviruses to public health. It is a member of the Togaviridae family and alphavirus genus and causes an arthritogenic disease known as chikungunya fever (CHIKF). It is characterized by a multifaceted disease, which is distinguished fr ... more
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Dengue epidemiology

Jing, Q.; Wang, M. Global Health Journal (2019) CC
Dengue is the fastest spreading, mosquito-borne viral infectious disease worldwide, with remarkable morbidity and mortality. In the past decades, profound contributions have been made towards understanding its epidemiology, including disease burden and distributions, risk factors, and control and pr ... more
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Rabies vaccines and immunoglobulins: WHO position

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
The new WHO recommendations for rabies immunization supersede the 2010 WHO position on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for rabies. These updated recommendations are based on new evidence and directed by public health needs that are cost-, dose- and time-sparing ... more
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Overview of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis access, procurement and distribution in selected countries in Asia and Africa, 2017–2018

Sreenivasan, N.; Li, A.; Shiferaw, M. et al. Science Direct (2019) CC
Rabies is a neglected zoonotic disease with a global burden of approximately 59,000 human deaths a year. Once clinical symptoms appear, rabies is almost invariably fatal; however, with timely and appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) consisting of wound washing, ... more
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Human Rights based research into COVID-19 related violations with focus on persons with disabilities

Malawi Human Rights Commission (2021) CC
The goal of the study was to assess the feasibility of the COVID-19 measures and their resultant impact on Persons with Disabilities in Malawi. Specifically, the study addressed the following objectives: a) To evaluate Government’s response to COVID-19 following the adoption of the new measures ... more
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Human African trypanosomiasis - General Information

Büscher P., Cecchi G., Jamonneau V. et al World Health Organisation (WHO) (2017) C2
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also called sleeping sickness, is a parasitic infection that almost invariably progresses to death, unless treatment is provided. HAT caused devastating epidemics during the 20th century. Thanks to sustained and coordinated efforts during the past 15 years the nu ... more
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Multi-country outbreak of cholera, External situation report #4 - 6 July 2023

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
Since the last situation report on the multi-country outbreak of cholera was published on 1 June 2023 (covering data reported until 15 of May), no new country reported a cholera outbreak. In total, 24 countries have reported cases since the beginning of 2023. The WHO African Region remains the most ... more
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Health financing for the COVID-19 response: Process guide for national budgetary dialogue. ACT-A Health Systems Connector

World Health Organization (WHO), World Bank, Global Financing Facility (GFF) et al. World Health Organization (WHO) (2021) CC
Annual and medium-term budget preparation processes are the platforms through which specific plans are transformed into actual resource allocation decisions. The aim of this Process Guide is to support key stakeholders involved in these processes (such as the Cabinet, Ministries of Finance and Healt ... more
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The urgency of now - Turning the tide against epidemic and pandemic infectious diseases

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) (2021) CC
CEPI is seeking to raise $3.5 billion to implement CEPI’s next 5-year plan. To mitigate the immediate threat of COVID-19 variants, it is activating key elements of this plan now—and seeking to mobilise a portion of this $3.5 billion in 2021. We have already launched R&D programmes to initiate de ... more
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Draft Proposed programme budget 2022–2023: Building forward better

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2021) CC
The development of this draft Proposed programme budget 2022–2023 comes at a unique moment for WHO. The world is in the grip of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and faces health, social and economic consequences on an unprecedented scale. Although it is not known when the COVID-19 pande ... more
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Multi-country outbreak of cholera, External situation report #5 - 4 August 2023

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO
Since the last situation report on the multi-country outbreak of cholera was published on 6 July 2023 (covering data reported until 15 of June), and as of 15 July 2023, one new outbreak of cholera was reported from India on 15 May 2023. In total, 25 countries have reported cases since the beginning ... more
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Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework: 18-month progress report, 1 January 2022–30 June 2023

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO
The Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework is a World Health Assembly resolution adopted unanimously by all Member States in 2011. It brings together Member States, industry, other stakeholders and WHO to implement a global approach to pandemic influenza preparedness and response. The Frame ... more
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The State of the World’s Children 2023

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2024) CC
The article focuses on "The State of the World’s Children 2023" report published by UNICEF. It highlights the critical role of vaccines in saving lives and the challenges in global immunization efforts, especially for marginalized and underserved children. The report emphasizes the impact of COVID ... more
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La Situation des enfants dans le monde 2023

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2024) CC
The article focuses on "The State of the World’s Children 2023" report published by UNICEF. It highlights the critical role of vaccines in saving lives and the challenges in global immunization efforts, especially for marginalized and underserved children. The report emphasizes the impact of COVID ... more
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Estado Mundial de la Infancia 2023

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2024) CC
The article focuses on "The State of the World’s Children 2023" report published by UNICEF. It highlights the critical role of vaccines in saving lives and the challenges in global immunization efforts, especially for marginalized and underserved children. The report emphasizes the impact of COVID ... more
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2023 حالة أطفال العالم لعام

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2024) CC
The article focuses on "The State of the World’s Children 2023" report published by UNICEF. It highlights the critical role of vaccines in saving lives and the challenges in global immunization efforts, especially for marginalized and underserved children. The report emphasizes the impact of COVID ... more
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Communicable and non-communicable diseases in Africa in 2021/22

World Health Organization Africa Region; WHO Africa World Health Organization Africa Region; WHO Africa (2023) C_WHO
This report is one of the first major products of the newly established Precision Public Health Metrics unit of the UCN cluster of the WHO Regional Office for Africa. The report presents national trends in communicable and non-communicable disease burden and control in the WHO African region. It tra ... more
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Analyses en laboratoire pour la détection du virus de la variole du singe (orthopoxvirose simienne)

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2022) C_WHO
L’orthopoxvirus simien ou virus de la variole du singe (MPXV), est un virus à ADN double brin qui appartient au genre Orthopoxvirus de la famille des Poxviridés. Les poxvirus causent des maladies chez l’espèce humaine et beaucoup d’autres animaux ; l’infection se manifeste généralement ... more
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Annual Report: Global Polio Eradication Initiative

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) CC
The key to a lasting world free of all forms of poliovirus lies in rapidly interrupting all remaining endemic transmission of WPV in the endemic areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. This is the only way to ensure that such strains do not re-emerge globally through international spread. It lays the cor ... more
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Implications of the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda for the EU/EEA, 2024

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ecdc) (2024) C_CDC
This threat assessment addresses the implications of the ongoing Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Rwanda for the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA). MVD is a severe disease in humans and, although uncommon, it has the potential to cause epidemics with significant case fatality. ... more
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Malawi - Health Indicators

World Health Organization WHO (2024) C_WHO
This dataset contains data from WHO's data portal covering the following categories: Air pollution, Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Assistive technology, Child mortality, Dementia diagnosis, treatment and care, Dementia policy and legislation, Environment and health, Foodborne Diseases Estimates, ... more
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Estimates of aid for reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health: findings from application of the Muskoka2 method, 2002–17

Dingle, A.; Schäferhoff, M.; Borghi, J. et al. The Lancet (2020) CC
Background Four methods have previously been used to track aid for reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH). At a meeting of donors and stakeholders in May, 2018, a single, agreed method was requested to produce accurate, predictable, transparent, and up-to-date estimates that coul ... more
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Vaccines designed to reduce antimicrobial resistance

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
Until fairly recently, debates about how to tackle the looming threat of antibiotic resistance have tended to focus on how to come up with new antibiotics
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Las vacunas y las enfermedades que se evitan con ellas

UNICEF (2022) C_UNICEF
Infórmate sobre las vacunas que más se suelen recomendar
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Landscape of vaccines licensed or under development for Mpox
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World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
The tab is the result of a preliminary landscape of vaccines licensed or under development for Mpox
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Lo que debes saber sobre las vacunas infantiles

UNICEF (2023) C_UNICEF
Las preguntas más frecuentes de padres y madres sobre la inmunización
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Mpox Outbreak Toolbox, Updated: January 2023

World Health Organization WHO; Health Cluster (2024) CC
i. A person who is a contact of a probable or confirmed mpox case in the 21 days before the onset of signs or symptoms, and who presents with any of the following: acute onset of fever (>38.5°C), headache, myalgia (muscle pain/body aches), back pain, profound weakness or fatigue. OR ii. A per ... more
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Noncommunicable Diseases, Rehabilitation and Disability

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2024) C_WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) provides a collection of case studies titled "Stories from the Field," highlighting global efforts to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, heart, and lung diseases. These narratives showcase how various countries implement ... more
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Namibian Antimicrobial Resistance National Action Plan

Pharmaceutical Services, Directorate Tertiary Health Care and Clinical Support Services Ministry of Health and Social Services (2017) CC2
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is occurring everywhere in the world, compromising the ability to treat infectious diseases, as well as undermining many other advances in health and medicine. Underlying factors that drive AMR include; weak or absent surveillance and monitoring systems, inadequate sys ... more
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Measles Fact Sheet for Tsunami Affected Populations

WHO (2004)
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Meningitis

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
28 Sept. 2021 The focus of this fact sheet is on the four main causes of acute bacterial meningitis: Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) Haemophilus influenzae Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus)
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Control of Epidemic Meningococcal Disease

World Health Organization (1998)
WHO practical guidelines. 2nd edition
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Prise en charge d’une épidémie de rougeole

Corinne Danet, and Florence Fermon Médecins Sans Frontières (2013) C1
Guide pratique à l’usage des médecins, infirmiers, techniciens de laboratoire, auxiliaires de santé et logisticiens
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Management of a Measles Epidemic
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Corinne Danet, and Florence Fermon Médecins Sans Frontières (2013) C1
Practical guide for doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, medical auxiliaries and logisticians
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Polio vaccines: WHO position paper – June 2022
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World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This position paper on polio vaccines replaces the 2016 WHO position paper, and summarizes recent developments in the field.
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Poliomyelitis

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2011)
Pink Book's chapter
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Wired Education Course Polio

WiRED International (2013)
in Arabic: http://www.wiredhealthresources.net/presentations/117-ab/story.html
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Current recommendations for treatment of tetanus during humanitarian emergencies

World Health Organization (2010)
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Background document: the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of typhoid fever

World Health Organization (2003) C_WHO
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Measles Elimination Field Guide

World Health Organization, Western Pacific Region (2013) C_WHO
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Guide on Access to the Yellow Fever ICG Stockpile

World Health Organization; UNICEF; ICRC (2012) C_WHO
Emergency Campaigns
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Measles SIAs Field Guide

World Health Organization; Regional Office for Africa (2006)
The Regional strategy for measles control recommends that a second opportunity for measles immunization be provided to all children irrespective of their vaccination status or history of clinical measles. The preferred method of provision of a second opportunity is through Supplemental Immunization ... more
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Evaluation guidelines for Measles supplemental immunization activities

World Health Organization; Regional Office for Africa (2006)
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Guidance on development and implementation of a national deployment and vaccination plan for vaccines against pandemic influenza and other respiratory viruses of pandemic potential

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO
Vaccines are powerful weapons in the fight against pandemic viruses as shown by responses to both the 2009 H1N1 influenza and the COVID-19 pandemics. However, planning for accessing, allocating and deploying vaccines in a pandemic situation is a complex endeavour, beset with multiple challenges at a ... more
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Guidelines for the prevention of deformities in Polio

World Health Organization (1991)
These guidelines provide health workers with information needed to educate families of children with polio to help them to understand the disease, prevent deformities and assist the children's growth and development in the best way possible
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Pandemic Preparedness and Response – Lessons from the H1N1 Influenza of 2009

Harvey V. Fineberg (2014)
New England Journal of Medicine 2014; 370:1335-1342. Please download the pdf-file from the nejm Website! A number of viruses have pandemic potential. The most recent global pandemic was caused by the influenza A (H1N1) strain, which was first detected in North America in 2009. The 2009 H1N1 pande ... more
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L’immunisation: un chantier inachevé
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Fédération Internationale des Societés de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant Rouge (2010)
Un rapport de plaidoyer de la Fédération internationale des Sociétés de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge publié en partenariat avec l’Alliance mondiale pour les vaccins et l’immunisation (GAVI)
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Les bases immunologiques de la vaccination. 6. La poliomyélite.

Organisation mondiale de la santé (1993)
Six maladies évitables par la vaccination ont été incluses dès le début dans le PEV : la diphtérie, la rougeole, la coqueluche, la poliomyélite, le tétanos et la tuberculose.
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Essential for Excellence. Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Strategic Communication for Behaviour and Social Change

UNICEF (2008)
with special reference to prevention and control of avian influenza
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Managing pertussis outbreaks during humanitarian emergencies

World Health Organization (2008)
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Poliomyelitis: related to travel

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2014)
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Guidelines for the Management of Typhoid Fever
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Ministry of Health and Child Welfare,Zimbabwe; WHO; European Commission Humanitarian Aid (2011) C_WHO
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Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Cryptococcal Disease: 2010 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America

John R. Perfect, William E. Dismukes, Francoise Dromer, et al. Infectious Diseases Society of America (2010)
Clinical Infectious Diseases 2010; 50:291–322
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Communication et mobilisation sociale dans les campagnes de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune

Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2015) C_WHO
10 points basés sur l’expérience de terrain
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Diphtheria evidence to recommendations table

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
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GRADE Table . Duration of protection conferred by diphtheria vaccination

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
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Summary of WHO Position Paper on Diphtheria Vaccines, August 2017

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
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Summary of WHO Position Paper on Diphtheria Vaccines, August 2017. Presentation

World Health Organization WHO (2017) C_WHO
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API Recommendations for the Management of Typhoid Fever

Rajesh Upadhyay, Milind Y Nadkar, A Muruganathan (2015) C2
Journal of The Association of Physicians of India, Vol. 63 November 2015,, pp.77-96
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World Health Organization. Typhoid vaccines: WHO position paper.

World Health Organization WHO (2018) C_WHO
Accessed Sept, 5 2018 Weekly epidemiological record, Relevé épidémiologique hebdomadaire : Vol.93 (2018) No.13
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Public health guidance on screening and vaccination for infectious diseases in newly arrived migrants within the EU/EEA

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (2018) C1
The main objective of this guidance is to provide scientific advice, based on an evidence-based assessment of targeted public health interventions, to facilitate effective screening and vaccination for priority infectious diseases among newly arrived migrant populations to the EU/EEA. It is intended ... more
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Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2019-2020 northern hemisphere influenza season

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
It is recommended that egg based quadrivalent vaccines for use in the 2019-2020 northern hemisphere influenza season contain the following: an A/Brisbane/02/2018 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus; an A(H3N2) virus to be announced on 21 March 2019*; a B/Colorado/06/2017-like virus (B/Victoria/ ... more
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Global influenza strategy 2019-2030

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO
The goal of the strategy is to prevent seasonal influenza, control the spread of influenza from animals to humans, and prepare for the next influenza pandemic. The new strategy is the most comprehensive and far-reaching that WHO has ever developed for influenza. It outlines a path to protect popul ... more
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Global Measles and Rubella Strategic Plan 2012-2020

World Health Organization WHO; Measles Initiative (2012) C_WHO
This ten year global plan for measles and rubella outlines the strategy that needs to be fully implemented to achieve the measles and rubella goals endorsed by the World Health Assembly. The plan sets out the: vision, goals and targets for the 2011-2020 period, recommended strategies, guiding princi ... more
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Comunicación sobre vacunación segura: Orientaciones para apoyar al personal de salud en la comunicación con madres, padres, cuidadores y pacientes

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2021) C_WHO
28 Dec 2020. acualizada 28 de enero 2021 Las presentes orientaciones tienen como objetivo principal facilitar a los equipos de salud herramientas que sirvan de apoyo para la comunicación efectiva entre el personal de salud y la población general, con miras a lograr el objetivo de fortalecer, mant ... more
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Como se comunicar sobre a segurança das vacinas: Diretrizes para orientar os trabalhadores da saúde quanto à comunicação com pais, mães, cuidadores e pacientes

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2021) C_WHO
1 marco 2021. As orientações deste documento visam, principalmente, equipar o pessoal da saúde com ferramentas que lhes permitam aumentar a eficiência da comunicação com a população geral e aumentar, manter ou recuperar a confiança do público nas vacinas e nos programa de imunização na R ... more
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Comunicación de crisis relacionada con la seguridad de las vacunas y de la vacunación: orientaciones técnicas

Pan American Health Organisation PAHO (2021) C_WHO
3 February 2021 Las crisis relacionadas con las vacunas y la vacunación requieren una respuesta de comunicación diferente a las estrategias comunicacionales para promover los beneficios y la importancia de las vacunas en general. Este documento presenta las orientaciones técnicas necesarias para ... more
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The immunological basis for immunization series: module 15: meningococcal disease, update 2020

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
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Guide for clinical case management and infection prevention and control during a measles outbreak

World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO
Guide for clinical case management and infection prevention and control during ameasles outbreak. This guide has been developed to reduce the high morbidity and mortality seen in some of the current outbreaks of measles. This short guide outlines practical clinical care interventions and is derived ... more
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Defeating meningitis by 2030: a global road map

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
The meningitis road map has been designated as a flagship global strategy of the WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work, 2019–2023 and is an essential component in achieving universal health coverage. The road map will reinforce and combine with wider initiatives, such as those aimed at s ... more
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Vaincre la méningite à l'horizon 2030 une feulle de route mondiale

Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2021) CC
La méningite est mortelle et débilitante ; elle frappe brutalement ; elle a de graves conséquences sanitaires, économiques et sociales et touche tous les âges de la vie dans tous les pays du monde. La méningite bactérienne peut être à l’origine d’épidémies, entraîner la mort dans les ... more
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Derrotar a la meningitis para 2030: una hoja de ruta mundial

Organización Mundial de la Salud OMS (2021) C_WHO
La meningitis es una enfermedad mortal y debilitante; golpea rápidamente, conlleva graves consecuencias sanitarias, económicas y sociales, y afecta a personas de todas las edades y en todos los países del mundo. La meningitis bacteriana puede provocar epidemias, ocasionar la muerte en 24 horas y ... more
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Достижение целей в области борьбы с менингитом на период до 2030 г.

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
Defeating meningitis by 2030: a global road map
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دحر التهاب السحايا بحلول عام 2030 خريطة طريق عالمية

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO
Defeating meningitis by 2030: a roadmap
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Measles outbreaks strategic response plan: 2021–2023: measles outbreak prevention, preparedness, response and recovery

World Health Organization WHO (2022) CC
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Plan stratégique de riposte aux flambées de rougeole : 2021-2023 : flambées de rougeole : prévention, préparation, interventions et relèvement

World Health Organization WHO (2022) CC
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Plan estratégico de respuesta a brotes de sarampión: 2021–2023: brotes de sarampión: prevención, preparación, respuesta y recuperación

World Health Organization WHO (2022) CC
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Measles outbreak guide
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World Health Organization WHO (2022) C_WHO
This guide also draws on the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to apply for measles outbreak response support from the Measles & Rubella Initiative Outbreak Response Fund (17) and includes a section on measles outbreak recovery so that contributing factors and potential root causes are identifi ... more
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Behavioural and social drivers of vaccination: tools and practical guidance for achieving high uptake

World Health Organization WHO; UN Children´s Fund (2022) C_WHO
Tools and practical guidance for achieving high uptake
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Saving Lives and Livelihoods

Africa CDC: Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (2022) CC
Currently, Mauritius and Seychelles have 85 and 82 percent vaccination rates, respectively, surpassing the 70 percent target set by the WHO in 2021. Countries that have attained vaccination rates of between 50 and 70 percent include Liberia at 67 percent, Rwanda at 66 percent, Morocco at 62 percent ... more
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Expanded programme on Immunization (‎EPI)‎ factsheet 2023: India

World Health Organization WHO (2023) C_WHO
World Health Organization. Regional Office for South-East Asia