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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 Oce 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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