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Mandatory food fortification in the eastern Mediterranean region results in reduced prevalence of neural tube defects
Introduction: Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) are preventable congenital malformations affecting the brain and spinal cord that occur very early in …
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Topological analysis of COVID-19 wave patterns and policy responses in Europe
The COVID-19 pandemic critically exposed public health vulnerabilities and the intricate challenges of international policy coordination. While extensive research has …
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Parental knowledge and barriers to cleft lip and palate care: a cross-cultural study from the Middle East and South Asia
Background: Orofacial clefts, including cleft lip and/or palate (CLP), are common congenital anomalies that can cause feeding difficulties, speech articulation …
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Determinants of academic performance among medical students in Egypt: a multi-center cross-sectional study
Background Academic performance is a critical determinant of career opportunities for medical students. This study aimed to identify the socio-demographic, …
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Trends and inequalities in exclusive breastfeeding among 0–5 month olds in Ghana from 1993 to 2022
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the first 6 months of life is essential for reducing infant morbidity and mortality, enhancing …
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Leveraging disease outbreak news to strengthen the global response to antimicrobial resistance: a call for action
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an escalating global health threat, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bearing the greatest burden as …
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Water, sanitation, and hygiene and their association with child undernutrition: a hierarchical analysis of the 2020 Somaliland demographic health survey
Background: Child undernutrition, manifested as stunting and wasting, remains a major public health concern globally, particularly in Somaliland. Inadequate Water, …
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A scoping review of socio-cultural factors affecting tuberculosis control: evidence from global studies
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a pressing global health challenge, ranking among the leading causes of death from a single infectious …
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When the cure leaks: corruption, health spending, and health outcomes in Malawi
Introduction: The common assumption that higher investment leads to improved development outcomes is challenged in the health sector by widespread …
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Socio-demographic factors associated with health conditions and treatment-seeking choices in border communities of Ogun state Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
Background Border communities in Nigeria are mostly neglected and marginalized rural and remote areas. Hence they face unique health challenges …
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Investigating new opportunities to combat stigma in healthcare through a “universal” approach: findings from a longitudinal study of healthcare workers in Mombasa, Kenya
Stigma plays a significant role in health and healthcare. To date, anti-stigma efforts have primarily focused on specific individual domains …
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Environmental pollutant awareness, food handling practices, and risk communication among market stakeholders in Kwara State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey
Introduction Environmental pollutants threaten food safety and public health, particularly within market environments where food handling and distribution occur. This …
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Mapping the implementation process and outcomes of HIV counselling and testing programmes in low -middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol
Background HIV counselling and testing (HCT) programmes remain a cornerstone of global HIV prevention, treatment, and care strategies, particularly in …
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Environmental pollutants as modifiers of antimicrobial resistance risk across food systems: a One Health perspective
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria associated with food systems is commonly attributed to antimicrobial use in clinical medicine and animal …
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Community awareness, symptom recognition, and perceived causes of skin neglected tropical diseases in selected regions of Ghana
Background Leprosy and other skin neglected tropical diseases, including Buruli ulcer and yaws, remain significant public health challenges in Ghana. …
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Prevalence, high-risk HPV type profile, and factors associated with high-risk HPV infection among women living with HIV in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Background Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, particularly among women living with HIV. High-risk human …
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Digital health literacy in Somali higher education: a public health agenda for navigating health misinformation and generative AI
Digital health literacy is becoming a core public-health capability as health information is increasingly encountered through search engines, social media, …
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The cost-effectiveness of medical versus surgical androgen deprivation therapy for advanced prostate cancer in Tanzania: a Markov model-based analysis
Background Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a recommended treatment for patients with advanced prostate cancer, mostly for palliative purposes. In …
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Post-abortion contraceptive uptake among women seeking care for incomplete or induced abortions in Northern Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study in a humanitarian setting
Introduction Unintended pregnancy after abortion is a major concern in humanitarian settings, where access to contraceptive services is often limited. …
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Strengthening gestational diabetes mellitus prevention, diagnosis, and care in Africa: evidence and policy priorities from a systematic review, meta-analysis, and bibliometric analysis
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an increasing public health challenge in Africa, contributing substantially to maternal and neonatal morbidity. Evidence …