Disease Control Priorities

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The Disease Control Priorities series provides the most up-to-date evidence on intervention efficacy and program effectiveness for the leading causes of the global disease burden.

DCP1 (1993) provides a systematic analysis for low-and middle-income countries to help guide the allocation of resources in the health sector.
DCP2 (2006) seeks to update and improve guidance from DCP1 and to address the institutional, organizational, financial, and research capacities essential for health systems to deliver the right interventions.
DCP3 (2015-2017) endeavors to inform program design and resource allocation at the global and country levels by providing a comprehensive review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of priority health interventions.
DCP4 (2025-ongoing) builds on the economic evidence of the first three editions to help translate economic evidence into better priority setting for universal health coverage.

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    Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition: Volume 6. Major Infectious Diseases
    (Washington, DC: World Bank, 2017-11-06) Holmes, King K.; Bertozzi, Stefano; Bloom, Barry R.; Jha, Prabhat; Holmes, King K.; Bertozzi, Stefano; Bloom, Barry R.; Jha, Prabhat
    Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose particular challenges in combating these diseases. Major Infectious Diseases identifies feasible, cost-effective packages of interventions and strategies across delivery platforms to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, malaria, adult febrile illness, viral hepatitis, and neglected tropical diseases. The volume emphasizes the need to effectively address emerging antimicrobial resistance, strengthen health systems, and increase access to care. The attainable goals are to reduce incidence, develop innovative approaches, and optimize existing tools in resource-constrained settings.