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Risk factors for malaria-related mortality among children under five at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda, 2020–2024: A case-control study
Abstract Background Malaria remains a major global health burden, with 264 million cases and 569,000 deaths reported in 2023. Uganda …
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Routine childhood immunization coverage, timeliness, dropout, and missed opportunities in Northern Ghana: Evidence from a community-based survey in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana
Routine childhood immunization plays a crucial role in reducing vaccine-preventable diseases and child mortality. However, sustained progress requires not only …
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Malaria incidence rose following the introduction of neonicotinoid-based IRS in selected districts in northern Ghana: An observational analysis
In Ghana, indoor residual spraying (IRS) has been a key intervention for malaria control since 2008. After seven years of …
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A qualitative study of the ecology of stigma experiences - An application of the ecological model to stigma experiences of trans-women from Ghana. BSGH019
Trans-women in Ghana experience stigma from institutions, social groups, and individuals. Yet, studies are needed to provide a comprehensive understanding …
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Sexually transmitted infection prevalence and Neisseria gonorrhoeae antimicrobial resistance patterns in men who have sex with men with or without urethral discharge syndrome in Johannesburg, South Africa, 2024
We conducted a cross-sectional study to estimate the prevalence of urogenital and extragenital sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among men who …
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Cholera in Kenya: A scoping review of current research, evidence gaps and future directions
Cholera remains a major public health challenge in Kenya, driven by environmental pollution, poor water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, …
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Incidence and correlates of chronic anemia in people living with HIV Initiating ART: An exploratory five-year retrospective cohort of patients retained in care
Chronic anemia remains a common and clinically important complication among people living with HIV (PLWH) receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), contributing …
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Clinical and laboratory characteristics of adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease at steady state in Uganda
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with chronic systemic morbidity that extends beyond acute crises. However, data describing the clinical …
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Improving case-detection of wasting among under-five-year-old children in Ethiopia: A secondary analysis of community-based surveys in humanitarian settings
WHO recommends weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) <-3 or Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) < 125 mm as criteria for diagnosing wasting in …
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Healthcare workers’ beliefs, practices and experiences regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting governance from preparedness and response plans in Faranah, Guinea
There is a growing interest in the implementation of people-centered components within outbreak preparedness and response plans and their resulting …
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Probabilistic forecasting of monthly dengue cases using epidemiological and climate signals: A BiLSTM-Negative Binomial Model versus Mechanistic and Count-Model Baselines
Reliable short-term forecasts enable urban health systems to anticipate dengue surges and allocate resources effectively. We assembled monthly dengue case …
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Evidence based targeting of districts for active surveillance of skin-related neglected tropical diseases in Ghana
To improve control and management of skin-neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), district-level integration of case finding and management is recommended. However, …
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Willingness to pay for solid waste management services and associated factors in Mbarara District, Southwestern Uganda
Willingness to pay (WTP) for solid waste management services is essential for sustainability, yet it remains unassessed in Mbarara District. …
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Multimodal pulse oximeters to support the integrated management of childhood illnesses: A usability and diagnostic accuracy assessment from a multi-country hybrid type 2 study
Nearly 5 million children die each year of preventable causes, with pneumonia being a key contributor. The Integrated Management of …
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Do men face greater barriers to accessing HIV testing services than women? Might HIV self-testing be the answer? Evidence from a longitudinal survey in east Zimbabwe (2018–2023)
HIV testing is crucial for prevention and treatment, yet barriers may disproportionately affect men in some sub-Saharan African settings. HIV …
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Barriers and facilitators for the implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Dar es Salaam Regional Referral Hospitals (RRHs)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to present a significant public health challenge globally. Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs) are key in optimizing …
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Community experiences of the impacts of climate-induced extreme weather events in Uganda: A qualitative study
Climate change is impacting health, social systems and livelihoods of populations across the world with sub-Saharan Africa being particularly hard-hit. …
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Awareness of anthrax disease and the knowledge of its transmission and symtoms identification: A cross sectional study among butchers in Ile-Ife
Anthrax is a zoonotic disease of public health significance as it has led to the morbidity and mortality of human …
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Analysis of Anatomical pathology laboratory capabilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The objective of this study was to evaluate the infrastructure and diagnostic capacity of pathology laboratories in eastern Democratic Republic …
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Assessing content validity of learner milestones for decolonial global health education: A modified Delphi study
The field of global health is rooted in colonialism, and many global health partnerships perpetuate colonial power dynamics. To change …