Evidence-based policy making for health promotion to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases in Moldova (Publications)
of Moldova faces several concurrent health challenges most notably an increase in chronic non-communicable diseases, spiralling health care costs and widening health inequalities. To accelerate progress [...] progress in their resolution there is a need for new and innovative health promotion and behaviour change communication interventions. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection in collaboration with [...] programme design can benefit from health psychology research. All these...
Public health challenges and prospects for malaria control and elimination (Publications)
and tools. However, malaria still represents a major health burden, particularly in Africa. Important challenges such as the fragility of many health systems, the rise of insecticide and drug resistance [...] development for new antimalarial drugs, more sensitive point-of-care rapid diagnostic tests and new insecticides need further innovation and substantial strengthening. Clearly, efforts should focus not
Evidence-based policy making for health promotion to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases in Moldova (Publications)
of Moldova faces several concurrent health challenges most notably an increase in chronic non-communicable diseases, spiralling health care costs and widening health inequalities. To accelerate progress [...] progress in their resolution there is a need for new and innovative health promotion and behaviour change communication interventions. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection in collaboration with [...] programme design can benefit from health psychology research. All these...
Public health challenges and prospects for malaria control and elimination (Publications)
and tools. However, malaria still represents a major health burden, particularly in Africa. Important challenges such as the fragility of many health systems, the rise of insecticide and drug resistance [...] development for new antimalarial drugs, more sensitive point-of-care rapid diagnostic tests and new insecticides need further innovation and substantial strengthening. Clearly, efforts should focus not
receive the support they need and health workers operate in equitable environments. Access to maternal health In the context of maternal health, the importance of innovative approaches in terms of digital [...] treatments are effective, accessible and that health prevention strategies are inclusive, recognising the different health risks women face. Gender and “One Health” Gender needs to be better addressed in the [...] diagnosis and treatment and innovative financing methods to ensure access...
trust in public health officials, scientists and health care professionals. We need clear transparent communication about what we know and cannot know.” The enigma of achieving quality care for all On day [...] pressing global health issues. Topics ranged from health systems policy and practice, to the COVID-19 vaccine development and roll-out. Nicole Probst Hensch, Head of Epidemiology and Public Health at Swiss TPH [...] as the role of the private sector in improving health and quality care...
Reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health: key messages from <em>Disease control priorities 3rd edition</em> (Publications)
packages: Maternal and Newborn Health and Child Health (along with folic acid supplementation, a key reproductive health intervention). Scaling up all interventions in these packages from coverage in 2015 to [...] Particularly effective interventions in the Maternal and Newborn Health and Child Health packages would be management of labour and delivery, care of preterm births, and treatment of serious infectious diseases [...] s and innovations in service delivery, such as task shifting to other...
Reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health: key messages from <em>Disease control priorities 3rd edition</em> (Publications)
packages: Maternal and Newborn Health and Child Health (along with folic acid supplementation, a key reproductive health intervention). Scaling up all interventions in these packages from coverage in 2015 to [...] Particularly effective interventions in the Maternal and Newborn Health and Child Health packages would be management of labour and delivery, care of preterm births, and treatment of serious infectious diseases [...] s and innovations in service delivery, such as task shifting to other...
issue, Swiss TPH together with partners developed the Cervical Cancer Prevention and Care Cascade. It is an innovative framework tailored to girls and women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa to monitor [...] sub-Saharan Africa. Prevention and treatment of cervical cancer in health facilities To understand the state of cervical cancer prevention and care in contexts with a high HIV burden, researchers analysed the [...] provide appropriate care. The indicators will facilitate standardised...
on the health of urban populations. The aim is comprehensively improved prevention and care to sustainably reduce and prevent morbidity and mortality. Initial focus is on cardio-vascular health while other [...] evidence-based decision making. The approach includes close collaboration with city health authorities and Ministries of Health, as appropriate, as well as collaboration with an on-the-ground implementation [...] as cancer or diabetes may also be included. The main lever to achieve...
