WHO toolkit for the care and support of people affected by Zika

WHO toolkit for the care and support of people affected by Zika

Zika virus is associated with severe neurological complications, particularly congenital Zika virus syndrome and Guillain Barré syndrome. The associated complications have a marked impact on the people affected and their communities, including both physical and mental health.

The WHO Toolkit for the care and support of people affected by complications associated with Zika virus has been developed to serve as a model guide, with the goal of enhancing country preparedness for Zika virus outbreaks. The toolkit is intended to provide a systems approach involving public health planners and managers so that the necessary infrastructure and resources can be identified and incorporated as needed, as well as technical and practical guidance for health care professionals and community workers.

The toolkit includes three manuals to provide countries with tools to effectively recognize people affected by Zika virus and deliver comprehensive care and support:

  • Manual for public health planners and managers
  • Manual for health care professionals
  • Manual for community workers

Details

Type
Implementation
Approach(es)
Empowerment and service user involvement
Human rights
Policy and legislation
Prevention and promotion
Task sharing
Treatment, care and rehabilitation
Disorder(s)
Child behavioural and developmental disorders
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Epilepsy/seizures
Region(s)
Africa
Asia
South America
Population(s)
Children and adolescents
Maternal and neonatal health
Setting(s)
Community
Primary care