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Sustaining transformative change in public health in Africa to achieve health development goals
In 2015, the WHO African Region was responding to the largest Ebola virus disease outbreak in history while at the …
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Reach and uptake of mass drug administration for worm infections through health facility-, school-, and community-based approaches in two districts of Zambia: a call for scale-up
Helminthiases cause significant health deficiencies among children. Mass administration of anthelminthic drugs has had significant results to counter these effects. …
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COVID-19 second wave and clinical characteristics of cases in Uganda: A retrospective cross-sectional survey of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 cases, March–June 2021
We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional population-based survey among recovered COVID-19 cases in Uganda to establish the case presentations of the …
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Prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in people attending the two main Goma markets in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially reports low coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) prevalence. This cross-sectional study, conducted between …
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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Republic of Congo, February 2022
In resource-limited countries, the lack of widespread screening masks the true situation of COVID-19. We conducted this study to assess …
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Hepatitis B in Africa Collaborative Network: cohort profile and analysis of baseline data
Approximately 80 million people live with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the WHO Africa Region. The natural history …
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Estimated incidence and transmission intensity of rubella infection in Zambia pre-vaccine era 2005–2016
The rubella disease burden in Zambia may be under-estimated. Using models, we describe the transmission dynamics, determine the incidence estimates …
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Active circulation of varicella zoster virus among different age groups in Sudan
Abstract In Sudan, data on varicella infections are lacking and the vaccine is currently not in use. The aim of …
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Spatial meta-analysis of the occurrence and distribution of tsetse-transmitted animal trypanosomiasis in Cameroon over the last 30 years
Abstract In Cameroon, >90% of cattle are considered exposed to African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT) infection, with the presence of tsetse …
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Leveraging serology to titrate immunisation programme functionality for diphtheria in Madagascar
Diphtheria is a potentially devastating disease whose epidemiology remains poorly described in many settings, including Madagascar. Diphtheria vaccination is delivered …
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Exploring infant feeding practices and associated factors among HIV-positive mothers attending early infant diagnosis clinic in Northern Uganda
This study assessed the infant feeding practices and their determinants among human immune deficiency virus (HIV)-positive mothers with infants (0-12 …
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Violence against girls during COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors in Gondar city, North West Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, the magnitude of violence against girls during COVID-19 in the study area is not known. Therefore, this study …
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Rainfall anomalies and typhoid fever in Blantyre, Malawi
Abstract Typhoid fever is a major cause of illness and mortality in low- and middle-income settings. We investigated the association …
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Epidemiological analysis of rubella-confirmed cases from measles-suspected cases in Ethiopia: threat for congenital rubella syndrome
Abstract Rubella is a highly contagious mild viral illness. It is a leading cause of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). Routine …
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Rabies outbreak in black-backed jackals (Canis mesomelas), South Africa, 2016
) along the western boundary of Gauteng Province, South Africa. We investigated the possible drivers of the 2016 outbreak and …
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Prevalence of anaemia and associated factors among people with pulmonary tuberculosis in Uganda
Anaemia predicts delayed sputum conversion and mortality in tuberculosis (TB). We determined the prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among …
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Human papillomavirus prevalence in male and female university students in Gaborone, Botswana
Abstract In 2015, Botswana introduced the quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as a two-dose schedule in girls aged 9–13 years. …
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COVID-19 data reporting systems in Africa reveal insights for future pandemics
Globally, countries have used diverse methods to report data during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using international guidelines and principles of emergency …
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Determinants of risky sexual behaviour among undergraduate students at the University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia
Risky sexual behaviour (RSB) is defined as behaviours leading to sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancies. According to the Joint …
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Leadership, collaboration and using data science to fight COVID-19 in the WHO African region
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