Politiques et systèmes de santé

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Digital rehabilitation in a low-resource setting: lessons from building an integrated ecosystem in Burundi

civil conflict, which have severely impacted its health infrastructure. Burundi faces a substantial burden from both communicable and non-communicable diseases. …

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Perspectives of women, healthcare providers and health managers on Group Antenatal Care implementation in Geita, Tanzania: A qualitative study

BACKGROUND: Among the root causes of high maternal and neonatal mortality is low utilization of antenatal care (ANC) services and …

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Occupational fitness assessment in a schizophrenic patient applying for a nursing assistant position

Introduction Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, affect, and behavior. Its functional impact often raises …

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Assessing the cost of acute stroke care in Ethiopian public tertiary hospitals: a multicenter study

Background: The cost of acute stroke data is scarce in developing countries, especially Ethiopia, despite its significance for public health. …

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“I had a feeling the period did not have an opening to come out:” A qualitative assessment of Type III Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and menstrual health among Somali communities in Kenya

Introduction: Type III female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), or infibulation, negatively impacts girls' and women's health and well-being. Some evidence suggests …

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Factors determining patient satisfaction during healthcare delivery in Limpopo, South Africa

BACKGROUND: Patient satisfaction is a key indicator of healthcare quality. Several studies conducted revealed that there is patient dissatisfaction globally, …

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Assessment of Emergency Preparedness and Health Systems Resilience in Middle East and North African Region: The Case of Tunisia

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Trends and inequalities in distance-related barriers to healthcare access among women of reproductive age in Ghana, 2003–2022

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“If they were telling us to go, we will go”: factors associated with effective postnatal care coverage before and after discharge – a mixed-methods study in rural western Kenya

INTRODUCTION: Few studies have explored the extent to which mother-newborn dyads have access to high-quality postnatal care (PNC) in low-income …

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Problems with accessing healthcare and associated factors among reproductive-age women in Somaliland: a multilevel analysis of data from the 2020 SLDHS

Background: Access to healthcare, particularly for women of reproductive age, is critical for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and reducing …

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Provision and experience of quality antenatal care services in public primary health care facilities in Nigeria: a mixed methods study using the WHO Quality of Care framework

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Effect of Performance-Based Financing on the quality of Obstetric Service delivery in Nkambe Health District, North Region, Cameroon

Abstract Background Performance-based financing (PBF) aims to improve healthcare quality by offering financial incentives to service providers. This study evaluated …

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Clinical outcomes and mortality risk among inborn and referred newborns admitted to hospitals in Kenya

ABSTRACT Background Newborns requiring inpatient care, particularly small and sick newborns (SSNBs), face high risk of mortality. Newborns referred from …

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Governing antibiotic resistance through One Health: Insights from the political and legal landscape in Senegal

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), especially antibiotic resistance (ABR), could cause up to 10 million deaths per year by 2050. While ABR …

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Towards a nomenclature of health services for implementing universal health coverage in low- and middle-income countries

BACKGROUND: Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) requires a robust digital infrastructure capable of monitoring …

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STI prevalence and the integration of point-of-care nucleic acid amplification testing into STI diagnostic algorithms at a Médecins Sans Frontières key population clinic in San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Background: Data is limited on the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among key populations in Honduras. Additionally, clinics largely …

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“If there is no motivation, the work stands still”: Lived experiences of local health managers innovating to retain health workers in the most deprived districts in Ghana

Abstract Background Ghana is facing health workforce crisis, with mass exodus of experienced health workers out of the country, and …

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Editorial: Digital health innovations in Africa: harnessing AI, telemedicine, and personalized medicine for improved healthcare

The healthcare landscape in Africa is undergoing a transformative shift driven by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), telemedicine, and …

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Impact of maternal HIV infection on pregnancy and labor complication and perinatal health outcomes: a South African retrospective study

BACKGROUND: Maternal HIV infection is associated with increased risks of pregnancy complications and adverse perinatal outcomes, particularly in high-prevalence settings …

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The burden of leukemia in South Africa: epidemiological trends, economic impact, and priority setting

Background Leukemia is a malignant disorder characterized by the proliferation of abnormal blood cells in the white blood cells in …

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