08/09/2018 12:00 AM EDT
This eight-page report details the laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection that were reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) between 2012 and June 30, 2018. It provides a global summary, a list of WHO guidances and activities, a risk assessment, and recommendations. A table depicts the number of cases of MERS-CoV by country since 2012, as of July 30, 2018.
08/09/2018 12:00 AM EDT
This 411-page document provides an economic and disaster recovery plan for Puerto Rico in the wake of the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. It details how to enhance Puerto Rico’s ability to withstand and recover from future disasters through individual, business, and community preparedness; redundant systems; continuity of operations; and improved codes and standards. It also seeks to ensure that rebuilding and restoration efforts will promote sustainable economic growth and social transformation.
08/09/2018 12:00 AM EDT
These 49-page proceedings summarize the key messages of a two-day working meeting held on September 6-7, 2017, entitled "Protecting First Responders on the Frontlines of the Fentanyl Epidemic." The report provides scientifically derived, evidence-based, and practitioner-informed recommendations. These will serve as a guide to inform strategy, policies, and procedures to prevent and mitigate unintended exposures to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, across first responder occupations.
07/28/2018 12:00 AM EDT
Panelists in this one-hour, 30-minute event discuss the opportunities and challenges in providing mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies, and offer insights for academics and operational actors working together to strengthen the evidence base on which good practice depends. They discuss the progress that has been made in strengthening this evidence base in humanitarian contexts, translating progress into good practice, and identifying the barriers to implementing mental health interventions for people affected by humanitarian crises.
07/26/2018 12:00 AM EDT
This resource provides guidance, updated on July 26, 2018, on reducing the risk of getting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) for United Kingdom residents and travelers to the Middle East. It provides an epidemiological update, risk assessment, travel advice, and information about the Hajj.
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