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Evaluation and estimation of epidemic trajectories for SARS-CoV-2 from clinical and wastewater data in Gauteng Province, South Africa
Inferring epidemic trajectories of viral infections from wastewater data can be a useful addition to clinical-based surveillance, as it provides …
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A formative evaluation of the TB Think Tank’s role and influence on TB policy in South Africa
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the leading causes of death globally, despite being both preventable and treatable. South Africa continues …
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The impact of US Government Stop Work Order on HIV epidemic trajectory in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is highly dependent on United States Government (USG) funding for the HIV Response, where 42% of the HIV expenditures …
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Community based countrywide analysis of lactase persistence related genetic variants and their correlation with digestive symptoms in Libya
Lactose intolerance is a complex symptomatic response to lactose maldigestion that is influenced by, but not strictly determined by, the …
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Uganda’s cholera elimination journey in a cholera endemic region of Africa
Uganda has been endemic for cholera since 1971. To reduce the threat of cholera, Uganda reviewed its approach to cholera, …
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Quantifying the role of contact sampling for poliovirus detection in Nigeria
Sensitive poliovirus surveillance is critical during the polio endgame and relies on systematic testing of stool samples from reported acute …
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Assessing the levels of utilisation of WHO-recommended healthcare waste disposal practices at healthcare service delivery points in Uganda
Inadequate healthcare waste management (HCWM) poses substantial challenges to public health, environmental sustainability and community wellbeing. Safe healthcare waste disposal …
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Development of an effective illness severity measure and assessment of the impact of perceived illness severity on formal careseeking for fatal illnesses of neonates and infants in six sub-Saharan Africa countries and Pakistan
Early careseeking for sick children can make the difference between life and death. Verbal autopsy (VA) studies of the cause …
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Protective factors against acute kidney injury in children exposed to diethylene glycol-contaminated medicines: A case-case-control analysis from The Gambia outbreak
During The Gambia's 2022 diethylene glycol (DEG) outbreak, 82 children developed acute kidney injury (AKI) with 80% mortality. However, approximately …
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Effectiveness of a novel midwifery preceptor program on midwives’ competence and confidence in Sierra Leone: A prospective pilot study
Sub-Saharan Africa faces some of the highest maternal mortality rates globally and the greatest shortage of midwives. Strengthening midwifery education …
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Measuring health financing vulnerability due to reductions in official development assistance: A conceptual framework with empirical application across 47 African countries
Despite a 33% increase in Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 2019 to 2023, aid declined by 7% in 2024 and …
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Estimating the impact of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine in Benin: A mathematical modelling study
Abstract Background Malaria constitutes a major public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa. It remains a key health concern and the …
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Changes in the prevalence, causes of visual impairment, and cataract service coverage in Karamoja, Uganda, between 2015 and 2023: Findings from two cross-sectional surveys
Two rapid assessments of avoidable blindness (RAAB) surveys were conducted in the Karamoja subregion, Uganda, in 2015 and 2023. This …
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Perspectives of adolescents and young people on Digital Health Interventions and their impact on health knowledge
Adolescents and young people (AYP) in Kenya face unique health challenges, but there is a lack of research on their …
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Genomic diversity of diarrheagenic multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli across asymptomatic children and livestock in Nairobi, Kenya
Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli represents a critical public health threat, yet their genomic characteristics in community settings remain poorly described. We …
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Correlates of Ki-67 proliferation index in a cohort of women with suspected breast cancer in Lusaka, Zambia
Ki-67 is a key biomarker of tumor proliferation in breast cancer, yet its clinical correlates in this population, where disease …
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Exploring gender-intentional implementation of Digital Health Information for Immunization in Ethiopia
Despite growing investment in digital health for immunization, there is limited evidence on how gender is considered into design and …
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Quality of first antenatal care visits and perinatal outcomes: Evidence from a cohort study in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, and India
Antenatal care (ANC) is crucial for maternal and newborn health. Although ANC coverage has improved globally, ANC quality remains suboptimal. …
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Environmental pathogen surveillance in cities without universal piped wastewater infrastructure
Although wastewater surveillance for assessing community health and well-being is now mainstream, most cities in low- and middle-income countries lack …
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Perceived benefits of community-based TB preventive treatment in children in Uganda: “When she sees other children getting the same medication, she will feel not alone.”
Tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) uptake among children at risk for TB remains low in sub-Saharan Africa. Community-based TPT delivery is …