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Polio transition planning

The present document was prepared in response to decision EB140(4) and is based on inputs received from WHO country offices, the regional offices for Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean and South-East Asia, together with relevant departments at headquarters. Common templates and structured interviews...

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
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Integrated community case management (iCCM) Implementation Brief

Integrated community case management (iCCM)�is part of a wider community health worker�(CHW) strategy, in which CHWs provide lifesaving�treatment for childhood killer diseases within 24�hours of the onset of symptoms. Trained CHWs are�supported, equipped, and supplied with�commodities to provide�Cur...

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Maternal and Child Health
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 204 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Outbreak Brief 58: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic

The document titled Outbreak Brief 58: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northern A...

https://africacdc.org/download/outbreak-brief-58-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-pandemic/?ind=161...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 9 hours ago 162 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

COVID-19

In this issue, we shift our focus from the�tangible bricks-and-mortar aspects of our work�to the vital, yet often unseen, ��soft activities ��that form the backbone of our project and are�essential for ensuring a resilient and responsive�healthcare system.�These activities encompass a wide range of�...

http://library.health.go.ug/sites/default/files/resources/UCREPP%20NEWSLETTER%20ISSUE%205-10_0.pdf
Theme: Global Health Security Capacities
Sub Theme: COVID-19
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Health Sector Annual Monitoring Report Financial Year 2014/15

The annual monitoring focused on four Ministry of Health (Vote 014) projects namely; Uganda Health Systems and Strengthening (UHSSP-Project 1123), Support to Rehabilitation of Mulago Hospital (Project 1243), Rehabilitation and equipping of health facilities in the West (1314) and construction of the...

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 23 hours ago 195 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

African Union Handbook 2018

The book has at its heart information about the principal organs established by the AU Constitutive Act and subsequent protocols: the Assembly; Executive Council; Permanent Representatives Committee; Specialised Technical Committees; Peace and Security Council; AUC; Pan-African Parliament; Economic,...

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 1 day ago 165 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

State of the World Population 2017

In today��s world, gaps in wealth have grown shockingly wide. Billions of people linger at the bottom, denied their human rights and prospects for a better life. At the top, resources and privileges accrue at explosive rates, pushing the world ever further from the vision of equality embodied in the...

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Theme: Data Analytics
Sub Theme: Demographics
Category: Data and Statistics Last updated: 2 days ago 147 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Outbreak Brief 16: COVID-19 Pandemic 5 May 2020

As of 9 am EAT 05 May 2020, a total of 47,118 COVID-19 cases and 1,843 (CFR: 4%) deaths have been reported in 53 African countries. Since the last brief, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 42% (13,845 cases).

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Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 132 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Mental Health (MOH Kenya)

The journey towards transforming mental health care systems in Kenya has gathered momentum following the launch of the Kenya Mental Health Action Plan (2021-2025). Ministry of Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Dr. Mercy Mwangangi who unveiled the 74-page document on behalf of Health Cab...

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Weekly Malaria Status Report Week 29 July 2021 , 26 JUNE-29 JULY 2021

The reporting rate increased to 75.2% in this week from 73.2% in last week. A total of 157,735 malaria confirmed cases were reported, decreased by 2.1% in the previous week.Test positivity rate this week was 51.7% compared to 52.3% last week. The highest Test positivity rates were reported in Nabila...

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Malaria
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 13 hours ago 143 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Guidance on Resumption of Travel and Cross-border Surveillance

The document titled Guidance on Resumption of Travel and Cross-border Surveillance offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Northern Af...

https://africacdc.org/download/guidance-on-resumption-of-travel-and-cross-border-surveillance/?ind=1...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 134 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Sound Choices Enhancing Capacity for Evidence-Informed Health Policy

This Review addresses a mismatch between what is known about how to respond to particular health problems in poor economies and what is actually done about them. It focuses on one cause of the problems that ensue from the mismatch - capacity constraints. Weak capacity at a number of levels in the in...

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 37 Minutes ago 153 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Decarbonizing Development Three Steps to a Zero-Carbon Future

The Climate Change and Development Series was created in 2015 to showcase economic and scientific research that explores the interactions between climate change, climate policies, and development. The series aims to promote debate and broaden understanding of current and emerging questions about the...

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Environmental Health and Sanitation
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 1 day ago 172 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Guidelines for Designation, Establishment and Upgrading of Health Units

This guideline is intended to provide the criteria for designation, upgrading, and establishment of health facilities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of subsequent infrastructure investments toward improved service delivery. it should be adhered to whenever stakeholders wish to establish...

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health Infrastructure
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The Millennium Development Goals Report 2006

This report shows where we stand in 2006 in achieving these goals. The challenges the Goals represent are staggering. But there are clear signs of hope. The data on the following pages and other evidence suggest that providing every child with a primary school education is within our grasp.

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Health policy and planning
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 8 hours ago 196 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Tracking Universal Health Coverage: 2017 Global Monitoring Report

A number of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015 have targets that relate to health. However, one goal - SDG 3 - focuses specifically on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages. Target 3.8 of SDG 3 -...

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Theme: Health Risk Environment
Sub Theme: Other
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 2 days ago 126 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Guidance on pooled testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

The document titled Guidance on pooled testing for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) offers a comprehensive insight into Emergency Response and Preparedness, focusing on key issues related to Technical Guidance. It addresses critical health challenges within Central Africa...

https://africacdc.org/download/guidance-on-pooled-testing-for-severe-acute-respiratory-syndrome-coro...
Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
Category: Public Health Resources Last updated: 19 hours ago 160 Views 0 Comments Add to Favourites

Bulletin pidmiologique mensuel des maladies potentiel pidmique et autres urgences de sant publique, Mai 2023

• Impact de la crise soudanaise en République centrafricaine et au Tchad Après le déclenchement de la guerre au Soudan, un afflux de réfugiés soudanais et d’autres nationalités a été enregistré dans l’extrême-nord de la République centrafricaine (RCA), province de Vakaga ainsi que dans plusieurs pro...

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Theme: Response
Sub Theme: Emergency response operations
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Uganda Human Development Report 2007 Rediscovering Agriculture for Human Development

Uganda Human Development Report 2007, is the seventh in a series on the country. The report looks at issues that profoundly influence the level and status of human development.The report is the outcome of a wide participatory and consultative process that involved government ministries, Uganda Burea...

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Theme: Workforce Development
Sub Theme: Human Resource Development
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WHO Guideline and systematic review on hand hygiene and the use of chlorine in the context of Ebola

"Ebola threatens everything that makes us human," says Bruce Aylward of World Health Organisation. With calm measure, Bruce walks us through how the Ebola epidemic exploded.

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Theme: Health Systems
Sub Theme: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
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Mpox Surveillance Reporting Protocol for African Union Member States

Mpox Continental Preparedness and Response Plan for Africa

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