Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions to date, saving an estimated 2 to 3 million lives each year. As a direct result of immunization, the world is closer than ever to eradicating polio, and deaths from measles – a major child killer – have declined by 73 per... cent worldwide between 2000 and 2018, saving an estimated 23.2 million children’s lives. The emergence of COVID-19, however, threatens to reverse this progress by severely limiting access to life-saving vaccines.
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In 1964 medical mission was challenged and called to define its distinctiveness and its special role in the context of that particular time. The consultation "Tuebingen I" clearly stated: "The Christian church has a specific task in the field of health and healing"1, and developed a conce...pt of wholeness and of the role of the congregation in health provision. 50 years later, the question of the proprium of Christian health services is again a very important one. At a time when governments, international non-governmental organizations and other philanthropic organizations participate in health care, the question has to be asked: What is the specific contribution of a Christian health service or ministry of healing? At a time when chronic disease challenges not only rich but now also poor countries, when infections like Ebola that for years were hidden in Africa pose a threat to the global situation, Christians have to reflect on the question of the proprium of Christian health care.
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There are varying Christian perspectives on medical ethics, depending onthe differing beliefs, principles and practicesthat undergird them. Notonly are there numerous Christian churches and organisations but,within and between these, there are varying schools of thought that seek to ... guide theological and ethical enquiry. In addition, most Christian believers are encouraged to make their own personal ethical decisions. While biblical and theological reflection,especially on the life and teaching of Jesus, will play an important role in many individuals’ decision making, others will base their decisions more loosely on a mixture of their Christian ‘background’, their personal experience and their daily interaction with people and current ideas. It is not possible, therefore, to present a definitive Christian perspective on medical ethics, but it is possible to identify many of the features that contribute, consciously or, perhaps more often, subconsciously, to the perspectives that most Christians have.
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แนวปฏิบัติในการจัดการความเสี่ยง ดานภาวะฉุกเฉินและความพิการเพื่อสุขภาพ
Germany’s overall response to COVID-19 has been evaluated as reasoned and sound. Nonetheless, it has exposed weaknesses and blindspots in the German healthcare system regarding the inclusion of migrant groups. For instance, marginalised groups such as labour migrants and asylum-seekers are not con...sidered for tailored measures in the government’s response to COVID-19. On the other hand, certain efforts to include migrant groups, such as the provision of information in numerous languages, are unprecedented in the German context. They may point to increasing accommodation for diversity.
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Right now, we are facing an unpredictable and highly dynamic situation as a global community. However, as we have seen from the solidarity, support and power of communities in the HIV epidemic and already in communities responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the response must not be fear and stigma. W...e need to build a culture of solidarity, trust and kindness. Our response to COVID-19 must be grounded in the realities of people’s lives and focused on eliminating the barriers people face in being able to protect themselves and their communities. Empowerment and guidance, rather than restrictions, can ensure that people can act without fear of losing their livelihood, sufficient food being on the table and the respect of their community. Ultimately it will give us a more effective, humane and sustainable response to the epidemic.
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COVID-19: Travel, Points of Entry and Border Health
This s a systematic review of English language literature from 2000 to 2010 covering spiritual care in end of life care settings which includes spiritual assessment tools and ongoing intervention models.
Das vorliegende Policy Paper zeigt die Erfahrungen der spezialisierten Fachberatungsstellen für Betroffene von Menschenhandel - die im Bundesweiten Koordinierungskreis gegen Menschenhandel vernetzt sind - im Kontext von Flucht auf und schildert die aktuelle Situation in Deutschland aus Sicht der Fa...chberatungsstellen. Gleichzeitig bietet es Informationen zu den Orten der Ausbeutung und den Herkunftsländern von Betroffenen. Es werden erste Erklärungen und Ursachen aufgezeigt, warum eine Mehrzahl der Klient*innen mit Fluchthintergrund aus westafrikanischen Ländern stammen. Abschliessend werden Handlungsempfehlungen an Bund und Länder sowie das deutsche Unterstützungssystem für Betroffene von Menschenhandel aufgestellt, um die Identifizierung und Unterstützung von Schutzsuchenden aus den Ländern Syrien, Afghanistan und Irak zu verbessern.
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Die vorliegende Publikation ist auf Grundlage der jahrelangen fachlichen Expertise und Praxiserfahrungen des Paritätischen und seiner Mitgliedsorganisationen sowie der Perspektiven und Rückmeldungen geflüchteter Fraün entstanden. Ausgehend von einem Überblick über die Lebensbedingungen und akt...uellen Herausforderungen im Aufnahme- und Integrationsprozess in Deutschland, zeigt sie konkrete Bedarfe geflüchteter Fraün auf und stellt diesbezüglich gelungene Praxisansätze aus der Unterstützungsarbeit mit geflüchteten Fraün vor.
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Schutzkonzepte gegen sexülle Gewalt in den Bereichen: Bildung und Erziehung, Gesundheit, Freizeit Abschlussbericht des Monitorings zum Stand der Prävention sexualisierter Gewalt an Kindern und Jugendlichen in Deutschland (2015–2018)
Studie zur Situation von Kindern und Jugendlichen in Flüchtlingsunterkünften in Deutschland
Clinical care for severe acute respiratory infection: toolkit: COVID-19 adaptation
WHO published the first COVID-19 Strategic Response and Preparedness Plan (SPRP) on 3 February, 2020. This report highlights the main points of progress that were made up to 30 June 2020 under the three objectives outlined in the SPRP: scaling up international coordination and support; scaling up co...untry preparedness and response by pillar; and accelerating research and innovation. The report also discusses some of the key challenges faced so far, and provides an update on the resource requirements for the next phase of WHO’s response as part of an unprecedented whole-of-UN approach to the pandemic.
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This document has been developed to assist National Societies in deciding if and how they may wish to assist their government’s strategy for contact tracing as part of their response plan for COVID-19.
Une note d'orientation interagencesur la collaboration avec les communautés des zones à forte densité pour planifier des approches locales de prévention et de gestion de la COVID-19.
ت، ّالرعاية الصحية المجتمعية، بما يتضم."19كوفيد-′′في سياق جائح
This brief document compiles existing material related to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for the COVID-19 crisis, as well as other resources that can be applicable to the context. Documents are divided into different sections, based on the ‘’spaces of new vulnerability” inheren...t to some IOM programmes although many of them are applicable to other areas. They cover both mainstreaming of MHPSS and specific actions.
MHPSS managers will also find guidance on how to address the less technical and more managerial and programmatic issues related with the pandemic, including programme redefinition, surge capacity and how to manage demands to provide staff support to colleagues in the same missions
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