Medical PPE production in Africa: Promoting Local Manufacturers to support the COVID-19 Response (Workshop report)
Context: The global pandemic has highlighted fragility in international supply chains and the dependency of many African countries on imported personal protective equipment (PPE). Market pressures have also increased prices for imported supplies and put additional pressure on areas with limited resources for procurement. There is an urgent operational need to develop the domestic capacity […]
Advisory on Disinfection Cards
Situation In the context of the ongoing pandemic there has been increased demand for products designed to control COVID-19 infection. The purpose of this advisory is to provide information to African Union Member States about issues surrounding disinfection cards, advertised as protective agents against SARSCOV-2 virus. This document synthesises evidence and provides recommendations to Member […]
Questions and answers on mask wearing
Questions and answers on mask wearing
Promoting mask-wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic: A policymaker’s guide
Executive Summary Use of face masks and cloth face coverings has been shown to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Along with handwashing and physical distancing, wearing a mask is one of three key measures that people can take to decrease their own risk of contracting COVID-19 and decrease the chances of […]
Standard operating procedures for caregivers in COVID-19 treatment centres
Introduction: Caregivers provide invaluable service and support to patients in health facilities. In many health systems, caregivers (often members of the patient’s family or friends) are responsible for providing basic care for a patient, including providing food and drinks, cleaning clothes and bed linen, as well as supporting basic activities for daily living, such as […]
IPC guidelines for ambulances transferring known or suspected COVID-19 cases
Introduction: These guidelines outline the minimum operational guidance for infection prevention and control (IPC) in ambulances transferring suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. Ambulance staff should be trained in the procedures outlined here as part of their induction and prior to starting work. They are to be supported by their operating organization with available personal protective […]
How can we improve awareness for antimicrobial resistance in Africa?
Date: Saturday, 21 November 2020Time: 18:30 SAST, CAT | 19:30 EAT | 17:30 WAT, CET | 16:30 BST | 12:30 ESTHashtag: #AfricaWAAWModerator: @hcsmAFRICA (Vanessa Carter) Join us for a 60-minute Twitter chat to share your views about how we can increase awareness for antimicrobial resistance in Africa. All stakeholders including healthcare professionals, civil society, policymakers, journalists, nurses, medical […]
Webinar Series on Mental Health Aspects of COVID-19
COVID-19 and Mental Health: Highlighting the Status Quo of Psychiatric and Neuropsychiatric Outcomesand Effective Prevention and Management.
WEBINAR SERIES ON INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL FOR COVID-19
To provide remote comprehensive IPC support to healthcare managers, IPC practitioners and healthcare workers in Member States for response to COVID-19
Webinar Series on Infection and Prevention Control for COVID-19
TOPIC: IPC in Dental Practice