TB Resources
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Office of TB Control has shared resources for a number of training resources for providers on TB. Find the full listing of resources here: TB Training Resources
CDC Notifications: August
CDC has issued notification regarding a refugee diagnosed with chickenpox (varicella) from the Solwezi refugee settlement in Zambia:
CDC has issued notification and recommendation regarding Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) among Burundian refugees from Tanzania refugee camp:
CDC has issued notifications regarding refugees arriving to the U.S. from Burundi and interim recommendations to prevent Rubella outbreak among newly arriving refugees:
Local Resources Available for Torture Survivors
The Philadelphia Partnership for Resilience offers local resources for torture survivors. Services include case management, legal services and therapeutic arts. Find out more about how to screen and refer here: PPR Screening and Referral
Updated Country Condition Repors
The National Partnership for Community Training has issued revisions to their country condition reports here: Country Condition Reports
These reports provide historical timelines, brief descriptions of common methods of torture, and synopses of current conditions for countries around the world.
