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WASH’EM: Improving Handwashing Behaviour Change Programs in Humanitarian Crises

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Wash’Em is a process for rapidly designing evidence-based and context-adapted handwashing behavior change programs in emergencies.

The Wash’Em process involves using 5 rapid assessment tools to understand behavior. Then the user can enter those findings into the Wash’Em software which will in turn provide tailored program recommendations.

Source: WASH’EM: Improving Handwashing Behaviour Change Programs in Humanitarian Crises

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    What People Living with HIV Need to Know about HIV and COVID-19

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    COVID-19 is a serious disease and all people living with HIV should take all recommended preventive measures to minimize exposure to, and prevent infection by, the virus that causes COVID-19. As in the general population, older people living with HIV or people living with HIV with heart or lung problems may be at a higher risk of becoming infected with the virus and of suffering more serious symptoms.

    This brochure outlines precautions that people living with HIV and key populations should follow to prevent COVID-19 infection.

    Source: What People Living with HIV Need to Know about HIV and COVID-19

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      Psychological Coping During Disease Outbreak

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      In the face of the recent emergence of pneumonia associated with the novel coronavirus, many feel worried. It is understandable for people to experience the fear and anxiety in face of uncertainty; they can help us cope with the situation in short term.

      Yet, if the fear and anxiety turn to a long-term condition or become very intense, they would not help people, but rather lower one’s ability to adapt and cope with the crisis. Meanwhile, we may also experience other common post-critical incident reactions such as low mood, insomnia, anger etc. It is therefore important for us to adjust emotionally in a way that is healthy to both mind and body. This sheet offers some tips to help during these times.

      Source: Psychological Coping During Disease Outbreak

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        Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak (WHO)

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        WHO and public health authorities around the world are acting to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. However, this time of crisis is generating stress throughout the population. The considerations presented in this document have been developed by the WHO Department of Mental Health and Substance Use as a series of messages that can be used in communications to support mental and psychosocial well-being in different target groups during the outbreak.

        Source: Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak (WHO)

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          Responding to Coronavirus: Resources and Support

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          The British Psychological Society has gathered many resources, articles and tips to help with the mental health needs of the public, and to aid mental health professionals, during COVID-19.

          Source: Responding to Coronavirus: Resources and Support 

           

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            Global Humanitarian Response Plan – COVID-19

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            The COVID-19 Global HRP is a joint effort by members of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), including UN, other international organizations and NGOs with a humanitarian mandate, to analyse and respond to the direct public health and indirect immediate humanitarian consequences of the pandemic, particularly on people in countries already facing other crises.

            It aggregates relevant COVID-19 appeals and inputs from WFP, WHO, IOM, UNDP, UNFPA, UN-Habitat, UNHCR, UNICEF and NGOs, and it complements other plans developed by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

            The Global HRP is articulated around three strategic priorities. Several specific objectives are linked to each priority, detailing the outcomes that the Plan aims to achieve. They are underpinned by a series of enabling factors and conditions.

            Strategic priorities

            • Contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and decrease morbidity and mortality.
            • Decrease the deterioration of human assets and rights, social cohesion and livelihoods.
            • Protect, assist and advocate for refugees, internally displaced people, migrants and host communities particularly vulnerable to the pandemic.

            Source: Global Humanitarian Response Plan – COVID-19

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              WHO Technical Guidance Page

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              This page includes all the current technical guidance issued by the World Health Organization such as country-level coordination, clinical care, and risk communication. The site also includes scientific briefs.

              Source: WHO Technical Guidance Page

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                Guidance for the Homeless

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                This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this interim guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available.

                Source: Guidance for the Homeless

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                  COVID-19 Key Tips and Discussion Points

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                  This guide was created to help community workers, volunteers and community networks to provide timely and actionable health information, so that people know how to protect themselves and stay healthy.

                  It offers three steps:

                  Step 1: How to Engage – Simple tips for interacting with communities
                  Step 2: Ask the right questions – Key guidance for community discussions, including addressing stigma and xenophobia
                  Step 3: What to say – Essential knowledge to share with communities and Frequently Asked Questions that can guide a discussion

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