In health emergencies as in periods of stability, restoring access to primary health-care services is a priority in so far as many health problems can be dealt with by means of preventive care and
conventional therapy. Depending on the context, the ICRC must often take action in this area, taking i...nto account the level of emergency, the involvement of other actors, the possible evolution of the situation and the organization's operational strategies.
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The intention of this handbook on integrated vector management (IVM) is to provide
guidance to the managers of vector-borne disease control programmes, including
comparable officials in health and other sectors involved in vector-borne disease control.
The target audience is managers and official...s at central, district and lower administrative
levels. The handbook provides background information to complement the Core structure
for training curricula on integrated vector management and associated training materials.
A separate document, Guidance on policy-making for integrated vector management,
was prepared for policy-makers
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Background book on Management of the Child with a Serious Infection or Severe Malnutrition
Guidelines for District Health Managers
Available in different languages: English, French, Arabic, Russian
PLoS Negl Trop Dis 11(2): e0005356 -Published: February 23, 2017 21 pp
Good practice guide
Supporting community action on HIV, health and rights to end AIDS
Minimum standards of home care for older people in Red Cross Red Crescent volunteer-based programming in the Europe Zone
Sexual and Reproductive Health