Smartfolder: A. Health

World Bank Public Health — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-18 16:05

Public health knowledge, advisory services, and capacity building are key instruments for development effectiveness. The major public health functions which are discussed in the "Public Health and World Bank Operations" strategy note are: * policy development; * creating and disseminating evidence for health policies, strategies and actions * prevention and control of disease; * multi-sectoral action for better health * human resource development and capacity building The Bank's roles in public health are: manage and disseminate knowledge on public health and public health functions; conduct analytic work related to public health functions; engage in global health initiatives that will help countries make measurable progress towards their HNP goals; build capacity for poverty reduction, and; improve Bank and client performance.

US Department of Health and Human Services Web Portal: www.health.gov — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 00:24

www.health.gov is a portal to the Web sites of a number of multi-agency health initiatives and activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other Federal departments and agencies.

Health-EU-Public Health Thematic Portal — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 00:25

Portal is to provide European citizens with easy access to comprehensive information on Public Health initiatives and programmes at EU level. The portal is intended to help meet EU objectives in the Public Health field, it is an important instrument to positively influence behaviour and promote the steady improvement of public health in the 25 EU Member States.

Global Health Council — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 15:34

The Global Health Council is the world's largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world. Membership is comprised of health-care professionals and organizations that include NGOs, foundations, corporations, government agencies and academic institutions that work to ensure global health for all.

USAID - Global Health — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 00:13

USAID programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world. USAID's commitment to improving global health includes confronting global health challenges through improving the quality, availability, and use of essential health services.

Global health.gov — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 00:17

Represents the Department to other governments, other Federal Departments and agencies, international organizations, and the private sector on international and refugee health issues. It aims to promote the health of the people of the world by advancing the Department of Health and Human Services' global strategies and partnerships, thus serving the health and well-being of the people of the United States.

World Health Organization (WHO) — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 00:20

The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

The World Health Report 2006 — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2007-01-04 19:46

The World Health Report 2006 - Working together for health contains an expert assessment of the current crisis in the global health workforce and ambitious proposals to tackle it over the next ten years, starting immediately. The report reveals an estimated shortage of almost 4.3 million doctors, midwives, nurses and support workers worldwide.

AHEAD Animal Health for the Environment And Development — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2008-04-29 20:18

What is AHEAD? IUCN Veterinary Specialist Group (VSG) members are playing a key role in helping to lay the scientific foundation for an international animal health and natural resources management initiative that a consortium of organizations launched within the context of the September 2003 IUCN World Parks Congress in Durban, South Africa. The initiative is called AHEAD – Animal Health for the Environment And Development.

Global Health - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 00:15

The foundation is guided by the belief that all lives, no matter where they are lived, have equal value. The mission of our Global Health program is to encourage the development of lifesaving medical advances and to help ensure they reach the people who are disproportionately affected. We focus our funding in two main areas: * Access to existing vaccines, drugs, and other tools to fight diseases common in developing countries * Research to develop health solutions that are effective, affordable, and practical

Human-Livestock-Wildlife Health Systems — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2008-03-13 15:14

Animal Health for the Environment and Development (AHEAD)

MADAGASCAR AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL PLANT VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS: COMBINING THE VALUE CHAIN APPROACH AND NATURE, HEALTH, WEALTH AND POWER FRAMEWORKS — by Juliard, Criss — last modified 2008-05-30 20:03

microREPORT #70. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Context of study. This assessment of Madagascar’s aromatic and medicinal plant (AMP) industry integrates the value chain approach (VCA) developed under USAID’s Accelerating Microenterprise Advancement Project Business Development Services (AMAP BDS) Knowledge and Practice Task Order and the Nature, Health, Wealth and Power (NHWP) framework developed under USAID/FRAME and adapted by the USAID/Madagascar Mission. The NHWP framework focuses on the nexus of natural resources, human health, economic concerns and governance as a driving force in rural development. It highlights the interlinked challenges of (a) facilitating sustainable utilization and improved management of natural resources, (b) improving standards of health and nutrition, (c) promoting economic growth and poverty alleviation, and (d) empowering rural producers and institutionalizing popular participation in public decision-making. The VCA addresses the potential of small firms and the industries they dominate to compete in global markets. It focuses on (a) the role of benefits in creating incentives or disincentives for performance, (b) the effect of relative power among firms on inter-firm cooperation and coordination, and (c) the impact of learning and innovation on the competitiveness of micro and small enterprises (MSE). The two frameworks share a concern with harnessing markets to reduce poverty and promote equity. VCA uses the industry sector as a starting point, and NHWP uses natural resource-dependent producers as a starting point. Combining the two analytical frameworks situates fundamental environmental and social issues within a broader context of competitiveness and long-term industry sustainability. One purpose of this study is to examine the potential advantages of a joint value chain–NHWP approach. Our analysis of Madagascar’s AMP sector suggests that value chain analysis can be enhanced through full consideration of the role of natural resource management, health concerns and governance issues. It also suggests that value chain analysis can be an important tool for understanding the linkages between local-level NHWP dynamics and broader market systems. ...

Global Health Office — by Jon Dale — last modified 2006-12-05 15:40

The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world.

Healthfinder — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-11 00:16

Healthfinder is an award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. Since 1997, healthfinder� has been recognized as a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. healthfinder� links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.

International Network on Water, Environment, and Health — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-09 22:19

The UNU International Network on Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) is a member of the U.N. University family of organisations. It was created by the UNU Governing Council in 1996 to strengthen water management capacity, particularly of developing countries, and to provide on-the-ground project support; with its core funding provided by the Government of Canada.

The World Health Report 2005 — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2007-01-04 20:16

The World Health Report 2005 – Make Every Mother and Child Count, says that this year almost 11 million children under five years of age will die from causes that are largely preventable. Among them are 4 million babies who will not survive the first month of life. At the same time, more than half a million women will die in pregnancy, childbirth or soon after.

Also see... Social Development / Health — by webadmin — last modified 2006-09-21 15:57

 

Human-Livestock-Wildlife Health Systems — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified 2008-03-06 23:33

USAID Global Health Programs — by webadmin — last modified 2007-04-19 10:27

The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world.

List Group Members — by webadmin — last modified 2007-04-19 10:27

 

HPV Challenge — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 14:43

This industry-sponsored site provides information about high-production-volume chemicals and current efforts to test their environmental and human health impacts. It also allows visitors to track individual chemicals.

Natural Resource Management Office — by Jon Dale — last modified 2006-12-05 15:40

USAID’s programs in natural resource management are closely linked with programs to improve health, increase agricultural productivity, mitigate or adapt to climate change, and even governance – in this case, governance of the environment.

USAID Natural Resource Management Office — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-09 19:52

USAID’s programs in natural resource management are closely linked with programs to improve health, increase agricultural productivity, mitigate or adapt to climate change, and even governance – in this case, governance of the environment.

Global Development Alliance Office — by Jon Dale — last modified 2006-12-05 15:40

The Global Development Alliance (GDA) is USAID’s commitment to change the way we implement our assistance mandate. GDA mobilizes the ideas, efforts and resources of governments, businesses and civil society by forging public-private alliances to stimulate economic growth, develop businesses and workforces, address health and environmental issues, and expand access to education and technology.

Issues in Science and Technology — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-08 13:34

This quarterly journal is a forum for discussion of public policy related to science, engineering, and medicine. This includes policy for science (how we nurture the health of the research enterprise) and science for policy (how we use knowledge more effectively to achieve social goals), with emphasis on the latter. The site provides free access to and a search function for the full text of articles, beginning with the Fall 1996 issue.

AED: Academy for Educational Development — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-06-03 15:28

AED: Connecting People > Creating Change AED is a bridge, a link between the problem and the solution, the need and the resource, people and their potential. Founded in 1961, AED is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems and building the capacity of individuals, communities, and institutions to become more self-sufficient. AED works in all the major areas of human development, with a focus on improving education, health, and economic opportunities for the least advantaged in the United States and developing countries throughout the world.

United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-15 18:04

The Permanent Forum is an advisory body to the Economic and Social Council with a mandate to discuss indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. According to its mandate, the Permanent Forum will: * provide expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the Council, as well as to programmes, funds and agencies of the United Nations, through the Council * raise awareness and promote the integration and coordination of activities related to indigenous issues within the UN system * prepare and disseminate information on indigenous issues

Eldis Regional and Country Profiles — by Jon Dale — last modified 2006-12-05 15:30

Eldis is an internet based information service: filtering, structuring and presenting development information via the web and email. We maintain an ever-growing library of editorially selected and abstracted online documents, and an organisational directory of development-related internet services. It is possible to search the entire Eldis database as well obtain both Regional and Country-specific information. Country-level data include: health, education, gender, agriculture, trade and finance, governance, environment, poverty, food security and emergencies, Aid and debt. This service is funded by Sida, Norad, SDC and DFID, and hosted by the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex.

Coastal Resources Center/University of Rhode Island — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-09 21:37

The Coastal Resources Center (CRC) mobilizes governments, business and communities around the world to work together as stewards of coastal ecosystems. With our partners we strive to define and achieve the health, equitable allocation of wealth, and sustainable intensities of human activity at the transition between the land and the sea.This site highlights Current Projects and links to Publications that are searchable by Country and Topic. Several of its thematic topics include: Capacity Building; Coastal Plans & Policies; Constituency Building; Ecosystem Governance; Evaluation for Learning; Incorporating Science; and Protected Areas . {http://www.crc.uri.edu/}

Afro-Cuban Religions and Social Welfare: Consequences of Commercial Development in Havana — by Jon Dale — last modified 2007-04-19 10:08

Adrian H Hearn. Human Organization. Washington: Spring 2004. Vol. 63, Iss. 1; p. 78....Fidel Castro has struggled to provide Cubans with health care, adequate housing, and social security. Decision making about these issues has been decentralized to involve the public activity of community self-help groups. Many such groups are rooted in Afro-Cuban religions. Projects of these groups set out to improve the quality of life of participants, but these aspirations become obscured as the projects seek quick returns from the burgeoning tourist market.

United Nations Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP) — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-15 16:43

UNFIP provides a "one-stop" service for partnership opportunities with the UN family. Established by Secretary-General Kofi Annan in March 1998, the United Nations Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP) was set up as an autonomous trust fund, headed by an Executive Director and operating under the leadership of the UN Deputy Secretary-General. UNFIP collaborates with UNF to encourage greater private sector investment in the development and implementation of innovative, high-impact initiatives, campaigns and projects on the ground to achieve the MDGs in four priority areas: 1. Children’s Health; 2. Population and Women (focus on adolescent girls); 3. Environment (biodiversity, energy and climate change); and 4. Peace and Security, and Human Rights.

World Bank HIV/AIDS — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-18 16:19

The World Bank--in partnership with others-- is working to roll back the spread of this global epidemic. As the largest long-term investor in prevention and mitigation of HIV/AIDS in developing countries, the World Bank Group is working with its partners to: * Prevent new HIV infections; * Expand treatment and care for people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. * By supporting countries to strengthen their health systems; develop and implement effective, costed, evidence-based national HIV and AIDS strategies and action plans, build well-functioning monitoring and evaluation systems; and use multi-sectoral approaches (e.g. working in education, social safety nets, transport and other vital areas).

WHO/UNICEF MDG/Water and Sanitation Assessment — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-09 22:08

At the end of the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade (1981-1990), WHO and UNICEF established a Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply and Sanitation (JMP). The overall aim of the JMP is to report globally on the status of water supply and sanitation sector, and to support countries in improving their monitoring performance to enable better planning and management at the country level. The JMP is the official arrangement within the UN System to produce information for the UN Secretary General on the progress of achieving the Millennium Development Goals related to water supply and sanitation. This site offers Publications, including Facts and Figures and Country Data, hightlights Emerging Issues and Health Topics; and links to Research Tools. {http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/monitoring/en/}

Potential effect of population and climate changes on global distribution of dengue fever: an empirical model. — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-10 05:07

Existing theoretical models of the potential effects of climate change on vector-borne diseases do not account for social factors such as population increase, or interactions between climate variables. Our aim was to investigate the potential effects of global climate change on human health, and in particular, on the transmission of vector-borne diseases. We modelled the reported global distribution of dengue fever on the basis of vapour pressure, which is a measure of humidity. We assessed changes in the geographical limits of dengue fever transmission, and in the number of people at risk of dengue by incorporating future climate change and human population projections into our model.