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Pandemic preparedness and response are quintessential “global public goods”: unless the new coronavirus is controlled … developing countries’ health systems prepare and respond to outbreaks. Yet, the global architecture is proving insufficient – and …
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic highlights the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to human health …. Enhancing environmental health through better air quality, water and sanitation, waste management, along with efforts to …
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All OECD countries have established vaccination programmes based on their interpretation of the risks and benefits of each vaccine. There is strong evidence that vaccines provide safe and effective protection against diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and measles....
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Health systems continue to adapt to cope with the COVID‑19 pandemic. Much focus has been placed on the scaling-up of … hospital capacities. However, the pandemic is also deeply affecting the health of many people who are not infected by the virus … primary health care at the core of health systems, both to manage an unexpected surge of demand and to maintain continuity of …
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Health systems are facing the most serious global pandemic crisis in a century. The main focus of this brief is on the … policies aimed at providing effective care and managing the pressure on health systems. …
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Influenza is a common infectious disease that affects many people. Most people with influenza recover quickly, but elderly people and those with chronic medical conditions are at higher risk of complications and even death. Influenza vaccination rate refers to the number of people aged 65 and...
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held in September 2008. It it is organized into four parts. Part 1 examines trends in aid for health from a global …
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social progress such as health, social engagement, political interest and crime. Education plays an important role in shaping … discussions. The report finds that education has the potential to promote health as well as civic and social engagement. Education …
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