Table 1 Recommended technical written documents for IMCI program from the World Health Organization

1. Zinc and low osmolarity oral rehydration salts for case management of diarrhea

2. IMCI updated information on the management of sick newborns (and children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), where appropriate)

3. Standards for newborn care, including newborn resuscitation and essential newborn care

4. An essential drugs list which includes a minimum package of IMCI drugs (including pre-referral drugs)

5. A policy to allow community-based management of pneumonia

6. Policies to ensure financial protection of infants and children