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09 Jul 2019

World Health Organization

WHO highlights scarcity of treatment for epilepsy in low-income countries

Three quarters of people living with epilepsy in low-income countries do not get the treatment they need, increasing their risk of dying prematurely and condemning many to a life of stigma. The findings are published in “Epilepsy, a public health imperative” released today by WHO and leading nongovernmental organizations for epilepsy, the International League Against Epilepsy and the Intern...

09 Jul 2019

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09 Jul 2019

World Health Organization

WHO updates global guidance on medicines and diagnostic tests to address health challenges, prioritize highly effective therapeutics, and improve affordable access

WHO’s Essential Medicines List and List of Essential Diagnostics are core guidance documents that help countries prioritize critical health products that should be widely available and affordable throughout health systems. The two lists focus on cancer and other global health challenges, with an emphasis on effective solutions, smart prioritization, and optimal access for patients. “Around...

09 Jul 2019

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Forum of International Respiratory Societies

A Review by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies’ Environmental Committee, Part 2: Air Pollution and Organ Systems

Article

04 Jul 2019

Part 2 of the review on the effects of air pollution on health and evidence for its association with many diseases.

ArticleChronic Respiratory DiseasesHousehold and Outdoor Air Pollution
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Forum of International Respiratory Societies

A Review by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies’ Environmental Committee, Part 1: The Damaging Effects of Air Pollution

Article

04 Jul 2019

Part 1. A review on the effects of air pollution on health and evidence for its association with many diseases.

ArticleChronic Respiratory DiseasesHousehold and Outdoor Air Pollution
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World Health Organization (WHO)

Training course on ethics in implementation research

Guide

02 Jul 2019

TDR and WHO's Global Health Ethics team have jointly developed a training course for researchers and research ethics committees on the important ethical considerations in implementation research (IR). The course comprises six interactive modules inte...

GuideCardiovascular DiseaseCancerChronic Respiratory DiseasesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+7

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02 Jul 2019

World Health Organization

Ensuring ethical conduct of implementation research

Today, TDR and WHO launched a new training course on ethics in implementation research to ensure appropriate engagement with research subjects and relevant communities and to safeguard against any potential harm. Learn more here.

02 Jul 2019

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World Bank Group

High-Performance Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage - Driving Sustainable, Inclusive Growth in the 21st Century

Report

02 Jul 2019

Despite these multiple benefits, the majority of developing countries have yet to seize the growth and development opportunities offered by high-performing health financing. Major coverage gaps for essential health services persist; for those who rec...

ReportHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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24 Jun 2019

World Health Organization

WEBINAR: Integrating NCD care with pre-conception and maternal health services

The Community on Women and NCDs held their second webinar on Wednesday 29 May 2019 as a satellite event of the Women Deliver 2019 conference. In line with the conference theme, ‘Power. Progress. Change.’, the webinar focused on how those with power - governments, multilaterals, NGOs and individual activists - can make progress towards Universal Health Coverage by integrating NCD care withi...

24 Jun 2019

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World Health Organization

mhGAP Intervention Guide - Version 2.0

Guide

24 Jun 2019

The second version (2016) of the mhGAP Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG) for mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders in non-specialist health settings. It is for use by doctors, nurses, other health workers as well as health planners and m...

GuideMental Health and Neurological Conditions

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WHO REgional Office for Europe, UNDP, UNIATIF

Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases in Armenia: The Case for Investment

Report

18 Jun 2019

This economic analysis makes the case for investing in the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Armenia. Through three comprehensive analyses—economic burden, intervention costing, and return on investment—the report demon...

ReportCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesHealth Literacy DevelopmentMultisectoral ActionAccess to essential medicines and servicesEmergency preparedness, prevention and responseHealthy AgingHealth promotionHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingPrimary health careRefugee and migrant healthSocial determinants of healthHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+16
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Ministry of Health Nigeria

NIGERIA NATIONAL MULTI-SECTORAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (2019 – 2025)

Strategy document

11 Jun 2019

The National Multi-Sectoral Action Plan (NMSAP) for the prevention and control of Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria 2019 – 2025 is a strategic guide for the national response to NCDs for the next seven years in Nigeria. The development o...

Strategy documentMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+1

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National Library of Medicine

Mental health financing challenges, opportunities and strategies in low- and middle-income countries: findings from the Emerald project

Publication

08 Jun 2019

Background:&nbsp; Current coverage of mental healthcare in low- and middle-income countries is very limited, not only in terms of access to services but also in terms of financial protection of individuals in need of care and treatment. Aims:&n...

PublicationMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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