2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019‑nCoV): Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan

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This strategic preparedness and response plan outlines the public health measures that the international community stands ready to provide to support all countries to prepare for and respond to 2019‑nCoV.
The document takes what has been learned so far about the virus and translates that knowledge into strategic action that can guide the efforts of all national and international partners when developing context-specific national and regional operational plans.

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Priorities for the Global COVID-19 Response

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COVID-19 disproportionately affects the poor and vulnerable: sharp increases in caseloads will overwhelm health systems in countries already facing shortages of workers and supplies.

With millions of lives at stake, decisive action must be taken now to blunt the impact of the pandemic in countries likely to be hit the hardest. Investment is needed at all levels of the health system and Community Health Workers (CHWs) are poised to play a pivotal role in fighting the pandemic. Members of the Community Health Impact Coalition have come together to urgently outline the targeted actions needed to achieve the following goals:

  1. Protect health care workers
  2. Interrupt the virus
  3. Maintain existing health care services while surging their capacity
  4. Shield the most vulnerable from socioeconomic shocks

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Minimum Standards for Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies

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The Minimum Standards comprise a set of 18 inter-connected standards that draw upon UNFPA’s comparative advantage and global expertise and are based on international best practice.

The Standards speak to UNFPA’s mandate to coordinate GBV prevention and response in emergencies as co-lead with UNICEF of the Area of Responsibility of the Global Protection Cluster. Working in coordination with other UN agencies and international organizations, UNFPA can support national authorities and partners to build and strengthen existing health and protection systems. Contained in the Standards are tools to address the bottlenecks that prevent the prioritization of GBV prevention and response in emergencies, and guidance on working in partnership with survivors and members of the crisis-affected population to build individual and community resilience.

Source: Minimum Standards for Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies

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    Global Rapid Gender Analysis for COVID-19

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    This report is for humanitarians working in fragile contexts that are likely to be affected by the COVID-19 crisis. It is organised around broad themes and areas of focus of particular importance to those whose programming advances gender equality and reduces gender inequalities.

    The report seeks to deepen the current gender analysis available by encompassing learning from global gender data available for the COVID-19 public health emergency.

    Source: Global Rapid Gender Analysis for COVID-19

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    Systematic Literature Review on the Spread of Health-related Misinformation on Social Media

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    In order to uncover the current evidence and better understand the mechanism of misinformation spread, the authors report a systematic review of the nature and potential drivers of health-related misinformation.

    A total of 57 articles were included for full-text analysis. Overall, they observed an increasing trend in published articles on health-related misinformation and the role of social media in its propagation. The most extensively studied topics involving misinformation relate to vaccination,Ebola and Zika Virus, although others, such as nutrition, cancer, fluoridation of water and smoking also featured. Studies adopted theoretical frameworks from psychology and network science, while co-citation analysis revealed potential for greater collaboration across fields.

    Source: Systematic Literature Review on the Spread of Health-related Misinformation on Social Media

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      Six Steps for Men to Prevent Domestic Violence

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      During this time of social distancing and isolation, there is an increased risk of domestic violence. Women and children are most vulnerable. To change, men have to want to stop being hurtful towards others.

      This poster lists six steps that one may consider when feeling aggressive.

      Source: Six Steps for Men To Prevent Domestic Violence

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        COVID-19 Pandemic Resources for Disability and Inclusion

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        This is a database of resources from experts around the world on coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it intersects with disability.

        You can search the resource database by using the categories or by typing a title, author or keywords in the search box. You can also browse the most recently added resources.

        The website offers the following types of resources:

        • Websites
        • Blog/webinars
        • Reports
        • Newsletters and fact sheets
        • Guides and toolkits
        • Research
        • Technical guidance

        Source: COVID-19 Pandemic Resources for Disability and Inclusion

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