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WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

WHOs Special Initiative for Mental Health has supported the availability of mental health services for more than 40 million more people. Learn about WHOs Special Initiative for Mental Health, which seeks to increase access to quality and affordable care for mental health conditions in 12 countries ... more

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World Humanitarian Data and Trends 2018

OCHA Health Affairs (2018) C2

World Humanitarian Data and Trends presents global- and country-level data-and-trend analysis about humanitarian crises and assistance. Its purpose is to consolidate this information and present it in an accessible way, providing policymakers, researchers and humanitarian practitioners with an evid... more

World Disasters Report 2022: Executive Summary

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFR (2023) CC

The COVID-19 pandemic has been the biggest disaster in living memory, on almost any measure. More than 6.5 million people are confirmed to have died in less than three years, and the pandemic’s indirect impacts have touched the lives of virtually every community on the planet. Our World Disasters... more

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Empowering Frontline Primary Healthcare Workers in a Global Health Partnership Training of Trainers Intervention to Strengthen the Prevention and Control of Cardiovascular Disease in Mozambique

Harris. P.; Juga, E.; Bay, N. et al. Global Heart (2022) CC

Unpreparedness of health professionals to address non-communicable diseases (NCD) at peripheral health facilities is a critical health system challenge in Mozambique. To address this weakness and decentralize NCD care, training of the primary care workforce is needed. We describe our experience in t... more

Alcohol and your health

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO

The document provides Information on alcohol use (risk factors, evaluation alcohol use etc.) in a descriptive way.

World Health Organization (WHO) interventions in Niger through USAID funding from 2020 to 2023

World Health Organization WHO (2023) CC

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been present in Niger since 1960, and acts as the Government's principal advisor on public health and lead of the health cluster. WHO covers all eight regions of the country with 113 staff members in Niamey and in 7 sub-offices (Agadez, Diffa, Zinder, Maradi,... more

Culture and epidemiology of diabetes in South Asia

Adhikari, B.; Mishra, S.R. journal of global health (2019) CC2

Disease epidemiology has a deeper relationship with the dynamic nature of culture. Health behaviors in general are largely shaped by the cultural norms and customs in a society. A mere identification of a behavior could be only a layer on the outer sphere of a particular disease epidemiology and the... more

Se tenho diabetes, o que preciso saber sobre a COVID-19?

Pan American Health Organization PAHO; World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

ARE PEOPLE WITH DIABETES MORE LIKELY TO GET COVID-19? • People with diabetes are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, than those who do not have diabetes. • Unfortunately, persons with diabetes who get COVID-19 are more likely to die than those without diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes in adults: management

National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICE) National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICE) (2022) CC2

This guideline covers care and management for adults (aged 18 and over) with type 2 diabetes. It focuses on patient education, dietary advice, managing cardiovascular risk, managing blood glucose levels, and identifying and managing long-term complications.

Policy statement and recommended actions for reducing fat intake and lowering heart attack rates in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) (2014) C_WHO

The materials focus on promoting healthy eating habits and reducing risk factors for non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. They emphasize actions to limit sugar, salt, and fat intake, including policy recommendations for eliminating trans-fats, reducing saturated fa... more

Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management

the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2023) CC

The NICE guideline "Hypertension in Adults: Diagnosis and Management" outlines recommendations for diagnosing and managing hypertension in adults over 18, including those with type 2 diabetes. It emphasizes accurate blood pressure measurement, recommending ambulatory or home monitoring to confirm di... more

National Community Health Strategy 2017-2022

Government of the Republic of Malawi (2017) CC

The Government of Malawi is committed to improving health and livelihoods in Malawi through community health – the provision of basic health services in rural and urban communities with the participation of people who live there. Historically, Community Health has significantly contributed to im... more

Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa; Primary Healthcare Level 2020 Edition; Department of Health: Republic of South Africa

National Department of Health, South Africa National Department of Health, South Africa (2020) CC2

The "Primary Healthcare Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List" by the South African National Department of Health provides evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing and managing common medical conditions at the primary healthcare level. This document includes treatment protocols ... more

Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations

All India Disaster Mitigation Institute AIDMI (2024) CC

All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) has been a signatory to the Climate and Environment Charter since 2021 and has worked extensively in advancing the commitments to the Charter through its programs and operations, as well as an advocacy partner within India and regionally.

2023 GINA Main Report, Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention

Global Institute for Asthma (2023) CC2

The 2023 update of the Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention incorporates new scientific information about asthma based on a review of recent scientific literature by an international panel of experts on the GINA Science Committee. This comprehensive and practical resource about one o... more

Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention (2023 update)

Global Initiative for Asthma (2023) CC2

Asthma is a serious global health problem affecting all age groups. Its prevalence is increasing in many countries, espacially among children. Although some countries have seen a decline in hospitalizations and deaths from asthma, asthma still imposes an unacceptable burden on health care systems, a... more

Adolescent Mental Health is a growing concern across the WHO European Region

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH IN THE WHO EUROPEAN REGION: ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH FACT SHEET

Engaging health and care workers in health emergencies: implementation toolkit

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2024) C_WHO

The active participation and engagement of health and care workers (‎HCWs)‎ in health emergency preparedness, readiness and response is crucial to support risk communication, community engagement and infodemic management (‎RCCE-IM)‎ interventions during emergencies. HCWs hold unique position... more

Marburg virus disease (MVD)

Internation Federation of Red Cross (2022) CC2

Hey Facts about the disease

Malawi Social Cash Transfer Programme

Government of Malawi; Mtukula Pakkhomo (2022) CC2

In Malawi, the national Social Cash Transfer Programme provides unconditional monthly cash payments to the most vulnerable and ultra-poor households.