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Chad – a country in crisis
This evaluation reviewes progress and performance of the humanitarian response, and its interface with the existing Chad health system. It also examines the health effects and implications of cross-border population movements, and health service accessibility for both refugees and the host population.
Published in 2007, by
Global Climate Change: implications to international public health policy
Since 1990, WHO has published a series of reports on climate change and has participated in review processes such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. These activities have outlined key characteristics of the health risks generated by a warming and a more variable climate. However many of the projected impacts on health are avoidable, through a...
Published in 2007, by
Handbook for Emergencies, Third Edition
The handbook is structured as follows: - Section One summarizes UNHCR’s mandate of international protecdtion and the aim and principles of emergency response; - Section Two deals with emergency management; - Section Three covers the vital sectors and problem areas in refugee emergencies, including health, food, sanitation and water, as well as key...
Published in 2007, by
Nañemity: sembremos - Cuaderno de trabajo: comunidades de prática
El proyecto Ñañemity se encuadra dentro del marco mundial de Educación Para Todos de la UNESCO, en la ampliación de la cobertura de la Educación Inicial, por medio de la atención integral por vías no formales a la niñez, con énfasis en la familia y la comunidad. El documento está publicado en por El Sector de Educación de la Oficina de la...
Published in 2007, by
Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations - Report Number 12
The UN Standing Committee on Nutrition issues these Reports on Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action. The Reports are designed to provide information over time on key outcome indicators from emergency- affected populations, play an advocacy role in bringing the plight of emergency affected...
Published in 2007, by
Progress for children. A world fit for children. Statistical review
The sixth issue of Progress for Children reports on the status of child-specific targets set by world leaders at the May 2002 UN General Assembly Special Session on Children. This special edition examines more than 35 key indicators in the four broad areas identified at the Special Session as requisite to building ‘A World Fit for Children’. It also...
Published in 2007, by
Protocol for the management of Severe Acute Malnutrition
With training materials and a summary wall chart. National guidelines based in recent standard protocols. Suitable for managers and health workers.
Published in 2007, by
Safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula
Powdered infant formula (PIF) has been associated with serious illness and death in infants due to infections with Enterobacter sakazakii and Salmonella enterica. These guidelines are a generic document that will provide guidance and support for countries and governments. When adapted at the country level, conditions (e.g., climatic and socioeconomic...
Published in 2007, by
State of the world’s mothers 2007: Saving the lives of children under 5
This report clearly links the health of children with the health of mothers.
Published in 2007, by
The Impact of Natural Disasters on Children Morbidity in Rural Mexico
Human Development Report 2007/2008 Fighting climate change: Human solidarity in a divided world. OCCASIONAL PAPER
Published in 2007, by
Behaviour Change Communication in Emergencies
Provides the means to prepare, plan, implement and monitor behaviour change communication initiatives supporting health, hygiene and child protection efforts in emergencies, including IFE issues. For programme managers from UNICEF, United Nations agencies, NGO partners and government personnel.
Published in 2006, by
Guidelines for the management of the severely malnourished
Standard field guidelines with extensive information on the standard protocols and treatment of complications. Suitable for managers and health workers
Published in 2006, by
Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations - Report Number 09
The UN Standing Committee on Nutrition issues these Reports on Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action. The Reports are designed to provide information over time on key outcome indicators from emergency- affected populations, play an advocacy role in bringing the plight of emergency affected...
Published in 2006, by
Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations - Report Number 11
The UN Standing Committee on Nutrition issues these Reports on Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action. The Reports are designed to provide information over time on key outcome indicators from emergency- affected populations, play an advocacy role in bringing the plight of emergency affected...
Published in 2006, by
Consulting with Caregivers: Using Formative Research to Improve Maternal and Newborn Care and Infant and Young Child Feeding in the Lao People
Improving maternal and newborn care and young child feeding will decrease under five mortality and malnutrition in developing countries. To help design interventions in these areas, a study was conducted in the Lao PDR.
Published in 2004, by
Nutrition guidelines for care and support of people living with HIV/AIDS. Zambia
The guidelines are given in 11 chapters. Chapters 2 and 3 give information on basic nutrition for an active and healthy life, and technical information that link nutrition and HIV. Chapters 4 to 9 give advise on the diet, treatment and hermal remedies, positive living and other types of care. Nutritional counselling and education, monitoring and evaluation...
Published in 2004, by
Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations - Report Number 02
The UN Standing Committee on Nutrition issues these Reports on Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action. The Reports are designed to provide information over time on key outcome indicators from emergency- affected populations, play an advocacy role in bringing the plight of emergency affected...
Published in 2004, by
Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations - Report Number 03
The UN Standing Committee on Nutrition issues these Reports on Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action. The Reports are designed to provide information over time on key outcome indicators from emergency- affected populations, play an advocacy role in bringing the plight of emergency affected...
Published in 2004, by
EAPRO Training for Improved Practice: Public Health and Nutrition in Emergencies
Practical training package for 10 days designed for UNICEF staff covering and public health and nutrition aspects of emergencies from assessment to design and monitoring programmes. 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Policies, Practices and Decision Making 3. Basic Concepts 4. Rapid Assessments in Emergencies 5. Survey Methodology 6. Survey...
Published in 2003, by
Refugee Nutrition Information System No 42 - Report on the Nutrition Situation of Refugee and Displaced Populations
The UN Standing Committee on Nutrition issues these reports on the nutrition of refugees and displaced people with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action to improve the situation. The key point of the reports is to interpret anthropometric data and to judge the various risks and threats to nutrition in both the long and short term.
Published in 2003, by
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