Zika – Microcephaly, Emergency Response, 2016
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Interim recommendations to guide breast feeding practices in the context of the Zika virus. A systematic review of the evidence will be conducted during the month of March 2016…
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On 1 February 2016 WHO announced that a cluster of microcephaly and other neurologic disorders reported in Brazil is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Several countries have reported…
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This document has been developed to guide the IFRC and National Societies’ response to the spread of Zika virus infection and its possible association with birth defects and neurologic conditions.
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CDC has updated its interim guidelines for US healthcare providers caring for pregnant women and women of reproductive age during ongoing transmission of Zika virus. These guidelines apply to healthcare…
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The purpose of the Social and Behavior Change Communication for Emergency Preparedness Implementation Kit (hereafter referred to as “the I-Kit”) is to provide a set of key considerations for SBCC…
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IASC MHPSS Guidelines in Portuguese Diretrizes do IASC sobre Saúde Mental e Apoio Psicossocial em Emergências Humanitárias - Versão em Português (Tradução Márcio Gagliato)
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Este informe reúne un año de temas de actualidad europeos, nacionales y locales sobre la migración irregular para fomentar una mejor comprensión de las principales preocupaciones de los derechos humanos…
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This Quarterly Update gives key information on the situation, the response and updated funding information for organizations working as part of the response. In accordance with standardized planning best practice…
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Summary: As of 27 April, 55 countries and territories report continuing mosquito-borne transmission; for 42 countries this is their first documented Zika virus outbreak In the week to 27 April, no…
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WHO dispels popular myths and rumors around Zika and complications
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Draft Summary Record and Action Points - key areas: • There are more cases in 3 WHO regions and an increasing consensus around the evidence of the causality in cases of microcephally,…
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The Combating Zika and Future Threats Grand Challenge will invest up to $30 million in solutions that can (1) help mitigate the spread and impact of the Zika virus by…
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ZIKA VIRUS MICROCEPHALY AND GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME SITUATION REPORT 14 APRIL 2016 From 1 January 2007 to 13 April 2016, Zika virus transmission was documented in a total of…
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An updated set of core messages on Zika virus and associated complications.
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This document is an interagency collaboration lead by UNICEF and in close partnership with WHO and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Its purpose is…
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Summary From 1 January 2007 to 16 March 2016, Zika virus transmission was documented in a total of 59 countries and territories. Cuba and Dominica are the latest to report…
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El 1 de febrero de 2016, la OMS anunció que el conglomerado de casos de microcefalia (1) y otros trastornos neurológicos notificado por el Brasil constituye una emergencia de salud pública…
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Summary Between 1 January 2007 and 3 March 2016, a total of 52 countries and territories have reported autochthonous (local) transmission or indication of transmission of Zika virus (41 since…
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The aim of this document is to provide interim guidance for interventions to reduce the risk of maternal Zika virus infection and to manage potential complications during pregnancy. This guidance…
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Summary Between 1 January 2007 and 25 February 2016, a total of 52 countries and territories have reported autochthonous (local) transmission of Zika virus, including those where the outbreak is…
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The CHS Guidance Notes and Indicators are a supplement to the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS). This document is aimed at all humanitarian actors and organisations involved…
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Article that describes the temporal and geographical distribution of Zika virus infection, and associated neurological disorders, from 1947 to February 2016
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The Reference Group met to discuss the work of our agencies on MHPSS in the response to Zika and share any documents or needs assessments and ideas on how we…
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WHO article to dispel rumours around Zika and microcephaly
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Zika virus, Microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome Situation Report Summary Between 1 January 2007 and 17 February 2016, a total of 48 countries and territories reported local (autochthonous) transmission of Zika virus, including…
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Summary WHO has called for a coordinated and multisectoral response through an inter-agency Strategic Response Framework focusing on response, surveillance and research. 39 countries have reported locally acquired circulation of…
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This Strategic Response and Joint Operations Plan aims to provide support to affected countries. The document makes reference to the need and importance of psychosocial support and counselling in the…
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The risk of babies born with microcephaly has raised understandable concerns among women including those who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. There are many unknowns regarding the possible…
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This toolkit was designed on the basis of experiences from direct application of the method of communication for behavioural impact (COMBI) in outbreaks. COMBI was first applied during the outbreak…
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Regional O ce for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO) and key partners, have taken immediate actions to respond to the Zika outbreak since…
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This document outlines the strategy of the Pan American Health Organization, Regional Office of the World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) for the enhancement of technical cooperation to Member States in light…
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This document offers suggested risk communication actions in relation to Zika virus infection and other health issues linked to this disease. It is directed toward ministers of health and other…
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Emergency Appeal to enable the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support the National Societies in the Americas region to deliver assistance and support to…
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Map of Reported Mosquito Locations in the Americas as of 30th January 2016
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WHO releases its first situation report for the public health emergency that it announced on 1 February, after a spike in cases of microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome in the Americas.…
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CDC has developed interim guidelines for healthcare providers in the United States caring for infants born to mothers who while pregnant traveled to or resided in an area with Zika…
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Brief questions and answers regarding Zika and Sexual Transmission
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Briefing note for health care workers working with contagious diseases.
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What is an IHR Emergency Committee? These are some frequently asked questions and their answers that help define this.
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Research Paper Recommended Citation : Soares de Araújo JS, Regis CT, Gomes RGS, Tavares TR, Rocha dos Santos C, Assunção PM, et al. Microcephaly in northeast Brazil: a review of 16 208…
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To improve timely access to data in the context of a public health emergency, the Bulletin of the World Health Organization will implement a new data sharing and reporting protocol.…
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This is the WHO statement released on the first IHR Emergency Committee teleconference on the Zika virus and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations. (01-Feb-2016) It also contains contact…
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Fact Sheet on the Zika Virus released by the WHO on 01-Feb-2016
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Protocolo que visa nortear os profissionais da atenção à saúde, por meio de orientações e diretrizes para as ações de prevenção da infecção pelo vírus Zika em mulheres em idade…
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