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A Novel Clinical Nomogram for Predicting Unfavorable Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes: A Logistic Regression Risk Model
INTRODUCTION: Communicable diseases remain one of the major public health challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa, with tuberculosis (TB) ranking among the …
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Prevalence and Patterns of Skin Diseases among School Children in Egypt: A National Cross-sectional Study
Abstract Background Pediatric dermatoses are common and impact the quality of life. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and …
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Understanding the Feasibility to Implement Schistosomiasis Elimination Project Under China-Zimbabwe Cooperation: A Pilot Study Protocol
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is one of the major neglected tropical diseases in Africa, accounting for approximately 90% of the global burden. …
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Assessing the Impact of Haulage Drivers in Uganda's COVID-19 Delta Wave
BACKGROUND: Haulage truck drivers connect distant communities, posing potential disease introduction risks. However, interventions must balance public health protection, economic …
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Assessment of Blood Pressure Control Status Among Hypertensive Patients Attending Rwandan District Hospital NCD Clinics: A Retrospective Follow-Up Study
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a major public health issue and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). We assessed blood …
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Community-Based Surveillance of Acute Flaccid Paralysis: A Review on Detection and Reporting Strategy
Polio is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects children under 15, often leading to permanent paralysis, known as …
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The Burden of Asymptomatic Malaria Infection in Children in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Exploring Barriers to Elimination and Prevention
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a major public health problem that continues to cause death in under-five children nearly every minute. The …
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Meeting Men Where they are: Motivators and Barriers to Accessing Health Services through a Men’s Mobile Wellness Clinic, October 2019 to March 2020, Blantyre, Malawi
BACKGROUND: In Malawi approximately, 88.3% people living with HIV are aware of their HIV status. Significant gaps are among men …
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Measles Outbreak Investigation in Aneded District, Northwest Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study
BACKGROUND: Between 2000 and 2018, global measles deaths decreased by 73%, but the disease remains prevalent in many developing countries, …
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Cost of Cholera for Households and Health Facilities, Somalia
INTRODUCTION: Cholera remains a substantial public health challenge in Somalia. Ongoing droughts in the country have caused significant outbreaks which …
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Neurocysticercosis Prevalence and Characteristics in Communities of Sinda District in Zambia: A Cross-Sectional Study
BACKGROUND: This study aimed at describing the epidemiology of (neuro)cysticercosis as well as its clinical and radiological characteristics in a …
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Efficacy of Albendazole and Mebendazole Against Soil Transmitted Infections among Pre-School and School Age Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract Background Soil-transmitted helminthic (STH) infections are the leading cause of stunting among children. To lessen the burden, the World …
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Acceptability and Feasibility of the Plasma Separation Card for an Integrated Model of Care for HBV and HCV Screening Among People Attending HIV Clinics in Cameroon and Uganda
BACKGROUND: Sub-Saharan African countries have a high burden of viral hepatitis and poor access to screening and care. The aim …
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Prevalence of Functional Disabilities and Associations Among Disabilities, Violence, and HIV Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Lesotho
INTRODUCTION: Lesotho has the second-highest prevalence of HIV. Despite progress in achieving HIV epidemic control targets, inequities persist among certain …
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Factors Associated with Reliable Contact Tracing During the 2021 Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Guinea
BACKGROUND: In 2021, an Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak was declared in Guinea, linked to persistent virus from the 2014-2016 …
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Factors Associated with Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics Among Animal Health Professionals in Selected Districts of Rwanda, 2021
BACKGROUND: Antibiotic resistance is a global health concern. Humans can acquire antibiotic resistance through human-to-human transmission, from the environment, via …
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A Perspective on the 2023 Cholera Outbreaks in Zimbabwe: Implications, Response Strategies, and Policy Recommendations
Cholera continues to severely threaten public health, particularly in regions with inadequate access to clean water and sanitation. Zimbabwe, a …
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An Analysis of the Social Impacts of a Health System Strengthening Program Based on Purchasing Health Services
Access to universal health coverage is a fundamental right that ensures that even the most disadvantaged receive health services without …
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Rural–Urban Inequities in Tuberculosis-Related Practices in Equatorial Guinea
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of mortality from a single infectious disease agent. Equatorial Guinea is …
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High Rates of Undiagnosed Target Organ Damage Among Adults with Elevated Blood Pressure or Diabetes Mellitus in a Community-Based Survey in Lesotho
INTRODUCTION: Prevalence of elevated blood pressure (BP) and diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa. Data on target organ …
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