200 publication(s) trouvée(s)
Article scientifique
Artificial intelligence-supported One Health surveillance for early warning of Rift Valley fever in Senegal
Background Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a zoonotic disease affecting humans and livestock across Africa, with outbreaks influenced by ecological, …
Article scientifique
Chromoblastomycosis in resource-limited settings: a review
Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic skin-related neglected tropical disease caused by melanized (dematiaceous) fungi, predominantly from the Fonsecaea and Cladophialophora species. …
Article scientifique
Designing a focused and impact-oriented second strategic National Action Plan for Health Security in Sierra Leone, 2025: process, best practices, and lessons learned
Introduction The National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) is a country-owned, whole-of-government, and all-hazards strategic plan for strengthening health …
Article scientifique
Experiences of piloting integrated bite case management in Zaria Metropolis, Nigeria
Background: Rabies remains a major public health risk in Africa and is estimated to cause over 1,600 deaths annually in …
Article scientifique
Evaluating delivery models for mass dog vaccination: a cost-effectiveness analysis of community-led and team-led vaccination strategies for rabies control in resource-limited settings
Introduction Rabies is a fatal but preventable zoonotic disease that is still endemic in many low- and middle-income countries. Mass …
Article scientifique
The potential of interferon-gamma in the regulation of hTERT expression: insights into telomere dynamics and immune activation in malaria
Malaria remains a significant burden to public health, causing an estimated 282 million new cases in 2024 alone. Recurrent infections …
Article scientifique
A spatio-temporal analysis of climate variability and a selected zoonotic disease distribution in Binga District, Zimbabwe. A quantitative research protocol
Introduction Climate warming in the coming years is anticipated to greatly influence the relationships between pathogens and their animal and …
Article scientifique
Evaluating the implementation of Sierra Leone’s first National Action Plan for Health Security, 2018–2024: lessons learnt and way forward
Introduction The Parties Self-Assessment Annual Reporting (SPAR) and Joint External Evaluations (JEE) enable countries to assess their capabilities in handling …
Article scientifique
Rabies in Tunisia: a 30-year retrospective study (1994–2023)
Introduction Rabies remains a public health and veterinary concern, with both animal and human cases regularly documented. To gain insight …
Article scientifique
Reduced bio-efficacy of aged PermaNet® 3.0 Nets against local pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles arabiensis in Western Kenya
Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are central to malaria control and designed to protect for up to three years; however, …
Article scientifique
Dengue in an era of hyperendemicity: clinical triage, case management, and primary care preparedness in resource-constrained settings: a narrative review
Dengue is placing increasing pressure on frontline health services as recurrent transmission, co-circulating serotypes, and expanding outbreaks generate large volumes …
Article scientifique
Diagnostic performance of digital and clinical approaches for detection of podoconiosis by community health workers in Rwanda: a comparison with dermatologist diagnosis
Introduction Detection of podoconiosis is essential to prevent disability, but diagnostic challenges mean it often goes unnoticed in Rwanda, leading …
Article scientifique
Strengthening malaria control in Somalia: lessons from Uganda’s One Health model for community-based service delivery and health-system resilience
Background Progress in malaria control in Somalia is constrained by structural fragmentation of the health system. Despite global efforts to …
Article scientifique
Comparative assessment of three methods (Chelex-based method, commercial kit, and CTAB-based method) for extracting DNA from Whatman filter paper on which urine samples were filtered and stored for molecular diagnosis of urinary schistosomiasis
Introduction Storage of urine samples and the need for DNA extract free from PCR inhibitors remains serious challenges for the …
Article scientifique
From outbreak response to regional readiness: reimagining mRNA vaccine platforms for Ebola preparedness in East Africa
Ebola disease remains a persistent public health threat in East Africa, where zoonotic spillover, cross-border mobility, fragile health systems, and …
Article scientifique
Roles of community drug distributors in health and development activities post-onchocerciasis elimination in Uganda
Introduction Onchocerciasis (river blindness) is a parasitic disease transmitted by black flies and targeted for elimination through preventive chemotherapy – …
Article scientifique
Mapping the fly: mechanistic and statistical models of tsetse spatial distribution and dispersal — a scoping review
Tsetse flies, the biological vectors of trypanosomes, represent a key constraint for food security in 38 sub-Saharan African countries. They …
Article scientifique
Beneath the itch: a qualitative exploration of burden of scabies among urban street connected children in Ethiopia
Scabies, a neglected and stigmatizing skin disease, has complex effects on marginalized communities with limited access to healthcare. In Ethiopia, …
Article scientifique
Investigation of an onchocerciasis educational intervention for improving knowledge, attitude, and prevention practices among endemic communities in Ghana
Background Despite substantial efforts to eliminate onchocerciasis, the disease remains a significant public health problem in endemic communities in Ghana. …
Article scientifique
Forecasting dog rabies dynamics in Tunisia using time series models: insights for early warning systems
Introduction Rabies is endemic in Tunisia, with a rising epidemic trend being observed over the years and especially after 2012, …