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Research briefs in English and Portuguese on findings from a performance and operational use study of the SD Biosensor STANDARD™ G6PD Test in Brazil.The study shows that the SD Biosensor STANDARD G6PD Test performed well in comparison to the reference standard (spectrophotometry) which represents an important opportunity to improve Plasmodium vivax case management in malaria-endemic settings where reliable alternatives are needed to expand access to radical cure. The results of this study are relevant for the introduction of single-dose Kozenis in Brazil, which was approved in 2019.

To better understand the success factors and barriers to introducing the HPV vaccine at a national scale, PATH, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), undertook a cross sectional descriptive study of secondary data from HPV post-introduction evaluation (PIE) reports from a mix of 17 LMICs. Using a standardized form, planning and implementation data were extracted for 18 programmatic areas documented in countries’ PIE reports.The results of this report are presented below in an interactive dashboard, presentation, and fact sheet.Updated May 2022 to add Interactive Dashboard.

A brief on the current program, challenges with uptake, the potential impact of a reduced schedule, and the process from policy to implementation.

Relative to its population and other countries, Vietnam has experienced few COVID-19 cases, a testament to strategies by the Government of Vietnam to combat the pandemic. Quick action to limit foreign travel, contain outbreaks, and treat patients has meant that, throughout most of the pandemic, the people of Vietnam have been able to live life as normal. However, since July 2021, cases rose to levels of approximately 10,000 to 14,000 per day, and it is important to remain vigilant and constantly assess the strengths and weaknesses of the health system to ensure that any challenges presented by COVID-19 can be overcome.This report is an assessment on the state of medical oxygen and respiratory care equipment needed for COVID-19 patient treatment in Vietnam. In addition, because medical oxygen and respiratory care equipment are needed also for pneumonia, newborn conditions, asthma, heart failure, obstetric emergencies, and surgery, the findings from this report offer important lessons for improving the health system in general and preparing for the next pandemic.

Rotavirus vaccination in Palestine has significantly reduced the burden of diarrhea among children, and the benefits were sustained through a vaccine product switch.In 2018, the Palestinian Ministry of Health (MOH) decided to switch from ROTARIX® to ROTAVAC® in their immunization program. Building on previous surveillance work, PATH worked with the Rostropovich Vishnevskaya Foundation and the MOH to study health indicators for two years following the switch to ROTAVAC in order to confirm the continued health benefits of the rotavirus immunization program. This brief presents the results of this impact analysis, which confirm the significant benefit that the rotavirus immunization program has had on reducing the disease burden caused by rotavirus in Palestine.