Report
04 Sep 2020
This report presents the results of an expert consultation whose objectives were to review and assess the current scientific evidence on questions related to protection measures that individuals can take (or so-called personal interventions) to red...
01 Sep 2020
Athens is one of the oldest recorded cities in the world – with the great Parthenon overlooking the city as a reminder of perseverance and endurance. With age often comes wisdom. As COVID-19 swept across Europe, Greece started implementing nationwide measures to contain the virus, including cancellation of major public gatherings and lock-down measures. The city of Athens followed these measures...
01 Sep 2020
Guide
31 Aug 2020
The purpose of this page is to provide frontline workers with the resources they need to deal with the stress they are feeling during COVID-19 in a healthy way otherwise, it might cause additional psychological problems for them.
Database
26 Aug 2020
This interactive map allows users to explore many different aspects related to global obesity hosted by the World Obesity Federation.
Guide
26 Aug 2020
Community-based health care is an essential part of primary care at all times; in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the distinct capacity of trusted community members for social engagement and delivering care where it is needed is ever more criti...
Publication
26 Aug 2020
The Rehabilitation self-management leaflet provides basic exercises and advice for adults who have been severely unwell and admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. The leaflet assist in self-rehabilitation and recovery management, addressing specific...
Briefs & Fact Sheets
26 Aug 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected older people disproportionately, especially those living in long-term care facilities. In many countries, evidence shows that more than 40% of COVID-19 related deaths have been linked to long-term care facilities, w...
Article
26 Aug 2020
Violence against older people, who are already bearing the brunt of this pandemic, has risen sharply since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and imposition of lockdown measures. This document highlights some of the key findings.
Article
26 Aug 2020
A resource on frequently asked questions and answers regarding older people and COVID-19.
Fact sheet
20 Aug 2020
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. It prevents and relieves suffering through the early identificatio...
Report
20 Aug 2020
WHO published the first COVID-19 Strategic Response and Preparedness Plan (SPRP) on 3 February, 2020. This report highlights the main points of progress that were made up to 30 June 2020 under the three objectives outlined in the SPRP: scaling up int...
17 Aug 2020
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) call on governments to ensure that the procurement and supply of controlled medicines in countries meet the needs of patients, both those who have COVID-19 and those who require internationally controlled medicines for other medical conditions. Read more...
17 Aug 2020
