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Private Participation in Health Services
Private participation in health services is often a controversial issue, although many countries already make use of private services to further aims in health care. The book draws on a wide range of country experience to provide a judicious blend of practical advice and useful information on…
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Zinc: From Research to Programs
This powerpoint presentation provides an overview of zinc deficiency, research undertaken over the last few years on zinc supplementation to address diarrheal disease in children under five, and the status of program implementation.
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Country : India, Indonesia, Nepal
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Introducing Zinc in a Diarrheal Control Program: A Manual for Conducting Formative Research
Describes the methods used for formative assessment in a multi-country clinical trial coordinated by INCLEN. The purpose of the trial was to assess acceptance by the global community of zinc supplementation as an adjunct treatment to ORS prior to its introduction as a policy. The manual was…
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Country : Brazil, India
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Zinc Supplementation for Treatment of Diarrhea: Moving from Research to Practice
This document describes the history of ORS and the inclusion of zinc supplementation, case studies proving the benefits of zinc, using zinc for diarrhea treatment and programmatic challenge points.
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Low Risk of Adverse Effects from Zinc Supplementation
Reviews the available evidence on the safety of zinc supplementation in children, summarizes reports of adverse effects from both long-term and short-term studies, and concludes that zinc supplementation is a safe and effective treatment for diarrhea.
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Cost-effectiveness of zinc as adjunct therapy for acute childhood diarrhoea in developing countries
Presents a cost-effectiveness analysis in terms of DALYs and child deaths averted using a simluation technique with cost data from health facilities in Tanzania. The authors concluded that zinc was highly cost effective and there was sufficient evidence to recommend the includion of zinc into…
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Country : Tanzania
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Diarrhea Treatment Guidelines for Community Health Workers--draft, not yet field tested
Guidance on how to implement the new WHO/UNICEF recommendations for the use of ORS and zinc supplementation in the community/home management of diarrhea. The guidelines presented in this document are generic, that is, they will be most effective when modified to support the particular strategy…
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Diarrhoea Treatment Guidelines for Clinic-Based Healthcare Workers
Guidance on how to implement the new WHO/UNICEF recommendations for the use of ORS and zinc supplementation in the clinical management of diarrhea. The guidelines presented in this document are generic, that is, they will be most effective when modified to support the particular strategy being…
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Lessons learned in a pilot introduction of zinc treatment for childhood diarrhea in Bougouni District, Mali
This April 2005 report was written for program managers and planners interested in the lessons learned about operational issues in the pilot introduction of zinc supplementation as an adjunct treatment for childhood diarrhea in Mali. Funding for this study was provided by USAID/GH/HIDN and was…
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Zinc deficiency: what are the most appropriate interventions?
A review of literature and studies on zinc supplementation and zinc fortification. Concluded that regular zinc supplements can greatly reduce common infant morbidities in developing countries and is an effective adjunct treatment for diarrheal disease.
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What is the Market Development Approach?
- What is the Market Development Approach (MDA) Process for Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health? Brief #1 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- What is the Market System Framework and Its Role in Developing Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Markets? Brief #2 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- What are Key Terms Used in a Market Development Approach for Health? Brief #3 of 4 in a series on the MDA
- The Meaning and Importance of Stewardship in Developing Family Planning, and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Markets. Brief #4 of 4 in a series on the MDA
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