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A long-term air quality and meteorological coupling dynamics in Abeokuta, Nigeria
This study examines the dynamics of ambient air pollutants and their meteorological determinants in Abeokuta, Nigeria. This study averaged 12 …
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Understanding malaria dynamics in Benin through time series, and environmental correlation: Implications for targeted interventions
Malaria remains a significant public health concern and the leading cause of death in children under five in Benin. A …
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Malaria entomological surveillance in Kinshasa Province: A longitudinal study
Malaria remains a major public health challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To address the lack of contemporary entomological …
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Family planning self-care: From global frameworks to local meaning, perceptions, experiences and opportunities in Niger
Family planning (FP) self-care is a strategic pillar for advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and mitigating health workforce shortages. However, …
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Acceptability of advanced Controlled Human Infection Models: The case of a pneumococcal challenge in people living with HIV and mycobacterial challenge with Bacillus Calmette Guerin in Malawi
Controlled Human Infection Models (CHIM) in which volunteers are experimentally exposed to pathogens are used to study pathogenesis and down …
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Trends and patterns of varicella zoster virus infection in Kilifi: A population-based serosurvey
There is limited epidemiologic data on varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections from low- and middle-income countries including Kenya. We aimed …
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Enteric pathogens in soil adjacent to public waste bins in Maputo, Mozambique offers potential for environmental surveillance
Wastewater surveillance has been widely adopted since the COVID-19 pandemic, but non-sewered (e.g., onsite) sanitation is a common form of …
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Imported malaria predominates in near-elimination settings in Southwestern Uganda
Background: Malaria transmission in southwestern Uganda is low, but persists despite ongoing control efforts. Identifying whether infections are locally sustained …
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Service user and healthcare-worker perspectives on Substance Use Disorder treatment journeys, relapse, and recovery in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Uganda
Abstract Introduction Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) pose significant public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. However, there is limited evidence on …
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A single dose of azithromycin versus placebo for malaria in infants: A cluster-randomized trial
Azithromycin mass drug administration (MDA) has been shown to promote child survival in high mortality settings. Azithromycin has antimalarial effects, …
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Understanding factors that impact patient access and engagement with biomedical and traditional care for hip fractures in The Gambia: An ethnographic study using a social ecological model
Across Africa, the average age of the population is increasing, leading to a rise in health challenges such as hip …
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Disease control and its correlates among hypertensive, diabetic, and asthmatic patients enrolled in secondary-level Integrated Chronic Care Clinics in Neno District, rural Malawi
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly 74% of global deaths, with 86% of premature NCD mortality occurring in low- and …
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Barriers and facilitators to tele-support psychotherapy versus standard in-person mental health services for youth (15–30 Years) with depression in Kampala District, Uganda
Depression remains a critical mental health challenge among young people in low-resource settings, where financial, structural, and social barriers frequently …
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Temporal trends and epidemiological patterns of Lassa fever outbreaks in Ebonyi State, Nigeria: A retrospective study (2018–2023)
Ebonyi State in southeastern Nigeria has experienced a notably high number of deaths from Lassa fever (LF). Despite this, there …
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Mathematical analysis of Mycoplasma Genitalium transmission dynamics: A compartmental model with nonlinear interactions and treatment effects
Due to the increasing resistance to drug treatment among individuals infected with Mycoplasma Genitalium, it is essential to incorporate this …
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Assessing the policy and institutional framework for multisectoral governance and accountability in emergency preparedness and response in Ethiopia
Public health emergencies place sustained pressure on health systems, particularly where effective coordination across sectors and levels of governance is …
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SARS-CoV-2 and neutralizing antibody dynamics at a remote village in Kenya before widespread COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Given limited data on SARS‑CoV‑2 transmission and immunity in rural, low‑vaccine‑coverage settings, we evaluated infection rates and population‑level neutralizing antibody …
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The survival penalty: Age-based inequities in hypertension and diabetes management in African health systems (1990–2022) – a secondary quantitative analysis
Africa is experiencing rapid population ageing, yet many health systems remain oriented towards acute and infectious disease care. Whether population-level …
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Khat consumers exposure to toxicity: Agrochemical toxicity awareness, protective practice and self-reported health ailments among khat consumers in Ethiopia
Khat consumption represents a complex health challenge where agricultural intensification, specifically the unregulated use of persistent organic pollutants such as …
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A mixed-method evaluation of the impact of introducing 52 digital X-ray systems in Ghanaian health facilities on tuberculosis case finding and quality of care
Between end 2016 and early 2018, 52 digital X-ray systems were installed in public health facilities across Ghana under the …