Pandémie COVID-19 : impact sur le systeme cardiovasculaire. Données disponibles au 1er avril 2020

Résumé Le syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infecte les cellules hôtes par les récepteurs de l’angiotensine, conduisant à une pneumonie liée au COVID-19. À un niveau cardiaque, le virus a un double impact ; en effet, l’infection sera plus grave si l’hôte possède des comorbidités cardiovasculaires, et le virus peut causer des lésions […]

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Intervention d’urgence pour lutter contre la COVID-19 Note d’orientation pour les programmes d’hygiène de l’UNICEF

Comprendre la promotion de l’hygiène dans le contexte de la communication sur les risques, l’engagement communautaire, la prévention et le contrôle de l’infection pour l’épidémie de COVID-19 WASH et Communication pour le Développement, PD NYHQ https://www.unicef.org/media/66406/file/FRENCH-WASH-COVID-19-hygiene-programming-guidance-2020.pdfLa présente note fournit des orientations concernant les aspects à prendre en compte lors de la planification d’une campagne de […]

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Demographic science aids in understanding the spread and fatality rates of COVID-19

Abstract https://www.pnas.org/content/117/18/9696 Governments around the world must rapidly mobilize and make difficult policy decisions to mitigate the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Because deaths have been concentrated at older ages, we highlight the important role of demography, particularly, how the age structure of a population may help explain differences in fatality rates across countries and […]

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Directives opérationnelles pour la coordination sectorielle et du cluster nutrition dans le contexte du covid-19

DIRECTIVES OPERATIONNELLES POUR LA COORDINATION SECTORIELLE ET DU CLUSTER NUTRITION DANS LE CONTEXTE DU COVID-19 https://www.nutritioncluster.net/ Le GNC-CT entend adapter ses directives et ses appuis opérationnels pour la coordination en matière de nutrition, la coordination intersectorielle et la gestion des informations dans le but d’accroître la pertinence et la flexibilité des approches face à des […]

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COVID-19 Information Note: Considerations for Global Fund TB Support Date Issued: 6

COVID-19 Information Note: Considerations for Global Fund TB Support Date Issued: 6 April 2020 https://www.theglobalfund.org/media/9512/covid19_hiv_infonote_en.pdf Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is the main cause of mortality from infectious disease, killing 4,000 people every day. This guidance note has been developed by the Global Fund to provide information when considering Global Fund TB investments in the context of […]

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Immunization in the context of COVID-19 pandemic

Immunization in the context of COVID-19 pandemic https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331818/WHO-2019-nCoV-immunization_services-FAQ-2020.1-eng.pdf These FAQs accompany WHO’s Guiding principles for immunization activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.1 As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, these FAQ will be revised as necessary, Immunizations are an essential health service that protect susceptible individuals from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD).2 By providing timely immunizations, individuals and communities remain […]

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Benefit-risk analysis of health benefits of routine childhood immunisation against the excess risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections during the Covid-19 pandemic in Africa

Benefit-risk analysis of health benefits of routine childhood immunisation against the excess risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections during the Covid-19 pandemic in Africa https://cmmid.github.io/topics/covid19/EPI-suspension.html Summary Background: National immunisation programmes globally are at risk of suspension due to the severe health system constraints and physical distancing measures in place to mitigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Our aim […]

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