The COVID-19 outbreak has created a climate that poses a colossal threat, now and in the future, to children and their families —a grim reality especially compounded among children already affected by poverty, disability, or social exclusion. Experts predict that, given high contagion risks and the...

COVID-19 represents an unprecedented global emergency with numbers of cases continuing to soar, schools closing, and health services preoccupied with handling COVID-19 cases. Though the elderly and those with preexisting conditions are most vulnerable, adolescents and youth are also at risk of...

Violence against women remains a major global public health and women’s health threat during emergencies. This short document provides some key information about what the health sector and individuals can do during to prevent and address violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This toolkit proposes three areas for advocacy for first ladies to take the Free to Shine campaign forward, bearing in mind the specific needs of their country: ADVOCACY FOCUS 1: Keeping women and girls HIV-free. ADVOCACY FOCUS 2: Preventing vertical transmission of HIV. ADVOCACY FOCUS 3: Finding...

Home Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection. What's New in the Guidelines The Panel on Antiretroviral Therapy and Medical Management of Children Living with HIV (the Panel) has reviewed previous versions of the Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in...

Overview A paucity of scientific evidence exists on how to best treat pregnant or breastfeeding women with suspected or confirmed Ebola virus disease (EVD). Historical reports suggest that, among women who acquire EVD during pregnancy, there is increased mortality and morbidity, and a near 100% rate...

People tend to forget or suspend the use of protective measures such as contraceptives. The activities here should be included among the principal points to consider in preparing emergency response measures. Emergencies modify people's patterns of priorities and response; given a different set of...

It is crucial to consider the prevention of pregnancy complications and avoid childbirth in unsafe conditions during emergencies. These guidelines were prepared by the technical divisions of the Pan American Health Organization. During emergencies it is particularly important to consider the...

The Black Mamas Matter toolkit is a resource for advocates who are concerned about the health and well-being of black women and girls. It takes a human rights based approach to maternal health, identifying the rights of pregnant and birthing parents and the corresponding role of government to ensure...