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Manual for the laboratory diagnosis and virological surveillance of influenza : WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network.

WHO has developed this manual in order to strengthen the laboratory diagnosis and virological surveillance of influenza infection by providing standard methods for the collection, detection, isolation and characterization of viruses.

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Technical Report: Impact Evaluation of the Uganda TB/HIV collaborative policy on treatment outcomes in patients co-infected with TB and HIV and health provider experiences for the period 2012/13-2015/

The evaluation targeted patients seen at Health Center IV (HCIV), General Hospitals, Regional and National Referral hospitals from the twelve health regions of MoH. A total of 158 health facilities were sampled for the evaluation, of which 116 were Health Center IVs, 22 were General Hospitals, 14 we...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/TBHIV_Evaluation_Report_2018_July_22.pdf
Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Global Plan to End TB 2016 -2020

Measured by the numbers of people who die each year, tuberculosis (TB) is the world��s deadliest infectious disease. Transmitted through the air and primarily targeting the lungs, this disease caused by a bacterial infection claims three lives every minute.1,2 In 2014, more than 9 million people bec...

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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First steps for managing an outbreak of acute diarrhea

This publication is basically about how the outbreak of acute diarrhoea can be handled.

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Tuberculosis Medicines Web-Based Ordering and Reporting System (TWOS) Report Period: August-September 2019

The TWOS report for the period August- September 2019, summarizes facility reporting rates, timeliness of submission, patient numbers, estimates of stock status and central warehouse order fulfilment rates. It provides recommendations and actions to be taken by various stakeholders to mitigate suppl...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/TWOS%20Report%20October%2001%202019.pdf
Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 120 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Screening donated blood for transfusion-transmissible infections: recommendations

It is the responsibility of governments to assure a safe and sufficient supply of blood and blood products for all patients requiring transfusion (1). Each country�should formulate a national blood policy and plan, as part of the national health policy, to define how safe blood and blood products w...

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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WHO Expert Committee on Biological Standardization 1016

The WHO Expert Committee on Biological Standardization met in Geneva from 29 October to 2 November 2018. The meeting was opened on behalf of the Director-General of WHO by Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Deputy Director- General for Programmes. Dr Swaminathan welcomed the Committee, meeting participants and...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/WHO%20expert%20Committee%20on%20Biological...
Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Uganda National Guidelines for Tuberculosis Infection Control in Health Care Facilities, Congregate Settings and Households.

The goal of this tuberculosis (TB) infection control guidelines is to guide management staff, including health care workers, congregate settings managers and household heads to minimize the risk of TB transmission at Ugandan facilities in particular and the whole country in general. The current nati...

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Tuberculosis and Leprosy Case Management Desk Guide 2019

This TB and Leprosy Management Desk Guide is produced by the Ministry of Health National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme based on current Tuberculosis and Leprosy guidelines and field implementation experiences. The flip chart is intended to support the roll out of updated guidelines and serve as...

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Global Tuberculosis report 2018

WHO has published a global TB report every year since 1997. The main aim of the report is to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic, and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease at global, regional and country levels. This is done in the context...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Global%20Tuberculosis%20Report%202018.pdf
Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Review of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework

The PIP Framework aims to balance virus sharing with benefit sharing on an equal footing. Advances in vaccine, antiviral and diagnostic technology alone are not enough to protect a world against a pandemic. Whereas access to health services and products remains unequal around the world, the influenz...

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Cholera Outbreak, Assessing the Outbreak Response and Improving Preparedness Global Task

Cholera outbreak response generally focuses on medical aspects that are important for lowering mortality. However, a more comprehensive response is needed to limit the spread of the disease. As the outbreak response is often led by medical professionals, other aspects, such as environmental or commu...

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Review of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework, May 2017

This report provides an overview of the WHO Secretariat��s consultations with the secretariats of the Convention on Biological Diversity and other relevant international organizations, specifically FAO and OIE, and with the newly created Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations.

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Global Tuberculosis report 2016.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030 were adopted by the United Nations in 2015. One of the targets is to end the global TB epidemic. The WHO End TB Strategy, approved by the World Health Assembly in 2014, calls for a 90% reduction in TB deaths and an 80% reduction in the TB incidence r...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Global%20Tuberculosis%20Report%202016.pdf
Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Prevention and Control of Cholera: Operational Guidelines for the National and District Health Workers & Planners.

Cholera is preventable and treatable acute diarrhoeal disease caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, either serogroup O1 or O139. Cholera is usually transmitted through consumption of water or food contaminated by faeces bearing the cholera organism.

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/Final%20Cholera%20Guidelines%202017.pdf
Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Anthrax in humans and animals

Anthrax essentially ceased to be regarded as a disease of major health or economic importance after the enormous successes of Max Sterne��s veterinary vaccine developed in the 1930s, and subsequent analogs in the former Soviet Union, in dramatically reducing the incidence of the disease in livestock...

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Treatment of tuberculosis Guidelines Fourth edition

Major progress in global tuberculosis (TB) control followed the widespread implementation of the DOTS strategy. The Stop TB Strategy, launched in 2006, builds upon and enhances the achievements of DOTS. New objectives include universal access to patient-centred treatment and protection of population...

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Guidelines on the management of latent tuberculosis infection

These Guidelines on the management of latent tuberculosis infection were developed in accordance to the requirements and recommended process of the WHO Guideline Review Committee, and provide public health approach guidance on evidence-based practices for testing, treating and managing LTBI in infec...

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Uganda National TB and Leprosy control program Report - FY2020/21

This report highlights the performance by regions and districts in key indicators and key activities�implemented in the financial year and prioritized activities for the financial year 2021/2022.

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Management of MDR-TB : A field guide

Management of MDR-TB: a fi eld guide was created to help health workers carry out these tasks. It is a job aid that medical offi cers and TB nurses are meant use frequently during the day for quick reference. This module is closely related to other clinical guideline modules in the Integrated Manage...

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Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: Communicable Diseases
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Informing Health Decisions and Actions

Mpox Surveillance Reporting Protocol for African Union Member States

Mpox Continental Preparedness and Response Plan for Africa

Mpox Technical Factsheet

Mpox Molecular Diagnostic Tests(RT-PCR)

Sub thematic area: Communicable Diseases

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If so, we are delighted to present this quiz!

1.Which country is currently experiencing EBOLA outbreak?

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Did you know about these facts?

Malaria

Malaria is endemic in 42 African countries & more than 90% of it's clinical cases across the world every year are in Africa.

HIV/AIDS

Africa has 11% of the world’s population & 60% of people with HIV/AIDS.

NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES

These such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and injuries represented 27% of the total burden of disease in Africa.