Report of a scoping meeting for the selection of indicators to monitor the impact of extreme heat on maternal, newborn and child health, Geneva, Switzerland, 24-25 April 2023

Report of a scoping meeting for the selection of indicators to monitor the impact of extreme heat on maternal, newborn and child health, Geneva, Switzerland, 24-25 April 2023
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 62
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ISBN-10 : 9789240079830
ISBN-13 : 9240079831
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Report of a scoping meeting for the selection of indicators to monitor the impact of extreme heat on maternal, newborn and child health, Geneva, Switzerland, 24-25 April 2023 by : World Health Organization

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018
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Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages : 278
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ISBN-10 : 9789251305720
ISBN-13 : 9251305722
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018 by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

New evidence this year corroborates the rise in world hunger observed in this report last year, sending a warning that more action is needed if we aspire to end world hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. Updated estimates show the number of people who suffer from hunger has been growing over the past three years, returning to prevailing levels from almost a decade ago. Although progress continues to be made in reducing child stunting, over 22 percent of children under five years of age are still affected. Other forms of malnutrition are also growing: adult obesity continues to increase in countries irrespective of their income levels, and many countries are coping with multiple forms of malnutrition at the same time – overweight and obesity, as well as anaemia in women, and child stunting and wasting.

Closing the Gap in a Generation

Closing the Gap in a Generation
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9789241563703
ISBN-13 : 9241563702
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Closing the Gap in a Generation by : WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health

Social justice is a matter of life and death. It affects the way people live, their consequent chance of illness, and their risk of premature death. We watch in wonder as life expectancy and good health continue to increase in parts of the world and in alarm as they fail to improve in others.

WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience

WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9241549912
ISBN-13 : 9789241549912
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Synopsis WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience by : World Health Organization

Within the continuum of reproductive health care, antenatal care provides a platform for important health-care functions, including health promotion, screening and diagnosis, and disease prevention. It has been established that, by implementing timely and appropriate evidence-based practices, antenatal care can save lives. Endorsed by the United Nations Secretary-General, this is a comprehensive WHO guideline on routine antenatal care for pregnant women and adolescent girls. It aims to complement existing WHO guidelines on the management of specific pregnancy-related complications. The guidance captures the complex nature of the antenatal care issues surrounding healthcare practices and delivery, and prioritizes person-centered health and well-being --- not only the prevention of death and morbidity --- in accordance with a human rights-based approach.

Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth

Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 393
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ISBN-10 : 9789241545877
ISBN-13 : 9241545879
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth by :

The emphasis of the manual is on rapid assessment and decision making. The clinical action steps are based on clinical assessment with limited reliance on laboratory or other tests and most are possible in a variety of clinical settings.

WHO Recommendations

WHO Recommendations
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Total Pages : 43
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:1099625815
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Synopsis WHO Recommendations by : World Health Organization

The primary goal of this guideline is to provide a foundation for the implementation of interventions shown to have been effective in reducing the burden of PPH (postpartum haemorrhage). Health professionals responsible for developing national and local health policies constitute the main target audience of this document. Obstetricians, midwives, general medical practitioners, health care managers and public health policy-makers, particularly in under-resourced settings are also targeted. This document establishes general principles of PPH care and it is intended to inform the development of clinical protocols and health policies related to PPH.

Safe Abortion

Safe Abortion
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 107
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ISBN-10 : 9789241590341
ISBN-13 : 9241590343
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis Safe Abortion by : World Health Organization

At a UN General Assembly Special Session in 1999, governments recognised unsafe abortion as a major public health concern, and pledged their commitment to reduce the need for abortion through expanded and improved family planning services, as well as ensure abortion services should be safe and accessible. This technical and policy guidance provides a comprehensive overview of the many actions that can be taken in health systems to ensure that women have access to good quality abortion services as allowed by law.

WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care

WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 9241597909
ISBN-13 : 9789241597906
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care by : World Health Organization

The WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care provide health-care workers (HCWs), hospital administrators and health authorities with a thorough review of evidence on hand hygiene in health care and specific recommendations to improve practices and reduce transmission of pathogenic microorganisms to patients and HCWs. The present Guidelines are intended to be implemented in any situation in which health care is delivered either to a patient or to a specific group in a population. Therefore, this concept applies to all settings where health care is permanently or occasionally performed, such as home care by birth attendants. Definitions of health-care settings are proposed in Appendix 1. These Guidelines and the associated WHO Multimodal Hand Hygiene Improvement Strategy and an Implementation Toolkit (http://www.who.int/gpsc/en/) are designed to offer health-care facilities in Member States a conceptual framework and practical tools for the application of recommendations in practice at the bedside. While ensuring consistency with the Guidelines recommendations, individual adaptation according to local regulations, settings, needs, and resources is desirable. This extensive review includes in one document sufficient technical information to support training materials and help plan implementation strategies. The document comprises six parts.

Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children

Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children
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Publisher : World Health Organization
Total Pages : 442
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ISBN-10 : 9789241548373
ISBN-13 : 9241548371
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children by : World Health Organization

The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.