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A comparative analysis of experienced uncertainties in relation to risk communication during COVID19: a four-country study
BACKGROUND: During outbreaks, uncertainties experienced by affected communities can influence their compliance to government guidance on public health. Communicators and …
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Private sector engagement in the COVID-19 response: experiences and lessons from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda
BACKGROUND: Private entities play a major role in health globally. However, their contribution has not been fully optimized to strengthen …
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Using the Kolb’s experiential learning cycle to explore the extent of application of one health competencies to solving global health challenges; a tracer study among AFROHUN-Uganda alumni
BACKGROUND: The Africa One Health University Network (AFROHUN) with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has …
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The informal healthcare providers and universal health coverage in low and middle-income countries
The World Health Organization has indicated that achieving universal health coverage (UHC) through public sector service delivery alone would not …
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Meta-synthesis and science mapping analysis of HIV/HPV co-infection: a global perspective with emphasis on Africa
BACKGROUND: Viral infections are emerging with diverse clinical relevance both in endemic environments and non-endemic regions of the world. Some …
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Diagnostic waste: whose responsibility?
Waste management is notably absent from current discussions about efforts to improve access to diagnostics in low-and middle-income Countries (LMICs). …
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Correction: Assessing the effects of mining projects on child health in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
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Guidelines for short-term medical missions: perspectives from host countries
BACKGROUND: In the past decade, there has been increasing guideline development for short-term medical missions (STMMs) traveling from high-income to …
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How are global health policies transferred to sub-Saharan Africa countries? A systematic critical review of literature
BACKGROUND: Most sub-Saharan Africa countries adopt global health policies. However, mechanisms with which policy transfers occur have largely been studied …
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Assessing the effects of mining projects on child health in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis
BACKGROUND: The African continent hosts many industrial mining projects, and many more are planned due to recent prospecting discoveries and …
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The challenges of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing in low-middle income countries and possible cost-effective measures in resource-limited settings
Diagnostic testing for the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection remains a challenge around the world, especially in …
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Towards effective and sustainable global academic partnerships through a maturity model informed by the capability approach
BACKGROUND: Shortage of skilled workforce is a global concern but represents a critical bottleneck to Africa's development. While global academic …
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Governing industry involvement in the non-communicable disease response in Kenya
BACKGROUND: In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), multinational companies have become increasingly involved in addressing public health challenges. Dealing with …
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Effects of foreign direct investment and trade on the prevalence of tobacco consumption in Africa: a panel study
BACKGROUND: As African governments take measures to enhance international trade and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows, a major concern is …
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Comparing COVID-19 physical distancing policies: results from a physical distancing intensity coding framework for Botswana, India, Jamaica, Mozambique, Namibia, Ukraine, and the United States
BACKGROUND: Understanding the differences in timing and composition of physical distancing policies is important to evaluate the early global response …
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Analysis of the management of the tenth Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo: developing a multidisciplinary response model to strengthen the healthcare system during disease outbreaks
The declaration of any public health emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is usually followed by the provision …
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COVID-19: Factors associated with psychological distress, fear, and coping strategies among community members across 17 countries
BACKGROUND: The current pandemic of COVID-19 impacted the psychological wellbeing of populations globally. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to examine the extent …
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Ghanaian views of short-term medical missions: The pros, the cons, and the possibilities for improvement
BACKGROUND: Various governments in Ghana have tried to improve healthcare in the country. Despite these efforts, meeting health care needs …
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A qualitative exploratory study of selected physicians’ perceptions of the management of non-communicable diseases at a referral hospital in Zimbabwe
INTRODUCTION: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have recently become a global public health burden and a leading cause of premature death, mainly …
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Exploring perceived effects from loss of PEPFAR support for outreach in Kenya and Uganda
INTRODUCTION: In 2015, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief undertook policy shifts to increase efficiencies in its programming, including …