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Who will pay for the malaria vaccines in Africa?
Malaria remains one of the most persistent infectious threats in sub-Saharan Africa, where the burden of disease and mortality are …
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Editorial expression of concern: education can modify the long term impact of early childhood famine exposure on adulthood economic achievement: a historical cohort study among the survivors of the great Ethiopian famine 1983–85
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Package of interventions for harm reduction among women who inject drugs in Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Women who inject drugs (WID) in Nigeria face significant barriers to harm reduction services, including punitive policies, stigma, and …
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Inertia or unanticipated bottlenecks? Exploring stakeholder perspectives on the implementation determinants of the national alcohol policy five years post-enactment in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Alcohol use accounts for a huge proportion of the global burden of disease, and many countries grapple with its …
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Mobility, mental well-being and Neighborhood walkability among older adults in Nigeria: an urban perspective
BACKGROUND: The rapid urbanization and demographic shifts experienced globally have significant implications for the well-being of older adults, particularly in …
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Educational determinants of immunization coverage among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mogadishu: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Immunization remains a cornerstone of global public health; however, Somalia faces critical challenges in achieving equitable vaccination coverage, particularly …
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Trends and factors associated with anemia among women of reproductive age in Mali: analysis of data from 2001 to 2018 Mali demographic and health surveys
BACKGROUND: Even though widespread attempts have been made to halve the incidence of anemia by 2025, the prevalence remains alarmingly …
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The effects of decentralisation on patient and service outcomes: a case of the 2018 decentralisation of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Zambia
INTRODUCTION: The Zambian government decentralised tuberculosis control programs by transferring responsibility for the care and treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) …
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Determinants of antenatal care service utilisation in sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of demographic and health surveys data (2015–2022)
BACKGROUND: Antenatal care (ANC) is crucial for maternal and neonatal health, facilitating early complication management, health education, and promoting skilled …
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Evaluating anti-MRSA antibiotic stewardship with a focus on trends in consumption and resistance in a tertiary hospital in Alexandria, Egypt from 2019 to 2023
BACKGROUND: The global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens infection treatment. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus species (MRSS) are particularly challenging. This study …
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Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of a social network-based, peer-led HIV self-testing intervention among men in two Ugandan fishing communities, 2022
BACKGROUND: Social network-based interventions can improve uptake of health interventions. However, limited evidence exists on their feasibility and acceptability in …
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Integrating modern and herbal medicines in controlling malaria: experiences of orthodox healthcare providers in Ghana
BACKGROUND: In Ghana, the government has integrated herbal medicine into the formal healthcare system in response to widespread use of …
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Assessing community awareness and participation in health facility governing committees in two districts of Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Tanzania has been promoting community participation in health, either directly or through health facility governing committees (HFGCs), as part …
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Implementation strategies for decentralized management of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: insights from community health systems in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Decentralized management approaches for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) have shown improved treatment outcomes in patients. However, challenges remain in …
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Anaemia and associated factors among children aged 6–59 months during the post-ebola period in Sierra Leone: a national cross-sectional survey- 2019
BACKGROUND: Anaemia is a global public health problem associated with early childhood adverse effects on mental, physical, and social development. …
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Metabolic health is more strongly associated with the severity and mortality of coronavirus disease 2019 than obesity
BACKGROUND: Obesity has been suggested to be associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); however, it is unclear whether obesity …
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Medication nonadherence and associated factors in patients with tuberculosis in Wau, South Sudan: a cross- sectional study using the world health organization multidimensional adherence model
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis medication nonadherence is a multi-dimensional public health problem with serious consequences worldwide. There is little information available for …
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Exploring therapeutic communication in managing chronic non-communicable diseases: a mixed-method study in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Globally, the burden of chronic non-communicable diseases is increasing rapidly and approximately one in three of all adults suffer …
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The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries
BACKGROUND: Excessive or inappropriate use of social media has been linked to disruptions in regular work, well-being, mental health, and …
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Assessment of ultra processed foods consumption in Senegal: validation of the Nova-UPF screener
BACKGROUND: Ultra-processed foods (UPF), as proposed by the Nova food classification system, are linked to the development of obesity and …