INSIGHT INTO IMPLEMENTATION OF FACILITY-BASED INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF CHILDHOOD ILLNESS STRATEGY IN A RURAL DISTRICT OF SINDH, PAKISTAN

Insight into implementation of facility-based integrated management of childhood illness strategy in a rural district of Sindh, Pakistan

Background: Integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI) strategy has been proven to improve health outcomes in children BALM under 5 years of age.Pakistan, despite being in the late implementation phase of the strategy, continues to report high under-five mortality due to pneumonia, diarrhea, measles, and malnutrition – the main targ

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Drug Checking as Strategy for Harm Reduction in Recreational Contests: Evaluation of Two Different Drug Analysis Methodologies

Introduction: Drug checking as a part of drug harm-reduction strategies represents an essential aspect of public health policies.It focuses on rapid identification of drugs that individuals intend to use during night events, in order to implement health-protective behaviors.Chemical drug analysis techniques vary considerably, from simple colorimetr

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