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Quality of Intrapartum Care in Public Health Centers of Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia: A Mixed-Methods Study

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The prevalence and patterns of illicit alcohol consumption in twelve African countries: Evidence from WHO STEPS Surveys (2014–2019)

ABSTRACT Introduction Unrecorded alcohol, untaxed and often illicitly produced, poses major public health risks in Africa due to its unregulated …

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Childcare practices associated with stunting among children aged 6-59 months in agro-pastoral society of Izazi ward of Iringa region

Abstract Child stunting is still a global public health challenge, with a greater impact in developing countries. In Tanzania, an …

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Gender and Educational Disparities in Abortion Knowledge, Attitudes, and Legal Awareness in Ghana: Implications for Public Health Education and Policy

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Antimycobacterial activity of intertidal sediment-derived bacteria from False Bay, South Africa

Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis , remains a global health burden due to the pathogen’s ability to develop resistance …

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Evaluating the implementation of Sierra Leone’s first National Action Plan for Health Security, 2018–2024: lessons learnt and way forward

Introduction The Parties Self-Assessment Annual Reporting (SPAR) and Joint External Evaluations (JEE) enable countries to assess their capabilities in handling …

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Cost comparison of school-based mass drug administration of albendazole and ivermectin versus albendazole alone for soil-transmitted helminth control in Uganda

The co-administration of albendazole and ivermectin (ALB-IVM) is recommended for the treatment of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, especially where the …

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Adequate antenatal care visits are associated with a reduction in the odds of low birth weight in Zambia: evidence from the Zambia demographic and health survey

Abstract Background Low birth weight (LBW) remains a major public health challenge in low and middle-income countries and is associated …

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A protocol on Perspectives and Health-Seeking Behaviours of men on Prostate Cancer in Rural South Africa: A Qualitative study of survivors and the general population

Abstract* Background Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among men in South Africa, particularly affecting those in …

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Editorial: Public health approaches to ending violence against women: global campaigns, policy, and community action

structural inequalities. This Research Topic brings together seven studies that collectively deepen understanding of the burden of violence, the factors …

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Trends and characteristics of child non-vaccination in Guinea from 1999 to 2018

Introduction: The absence of vaccination among children remains a significant public health challenge in Guinea. The objective of this study …

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The urgent need for African research collaboration on medicine quality

Substandard and falsified medicines threaten African health systems, yet research on this crisis is fragmented and concentrated in few countries, …

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MicroRNAs profiling in malaria and arbovirus coinfection: A systematic review protocol

BACKGROUND: Coinfections between malaria and arboviruses such as Dengue virus (DENV), chikungunya Virus (CHIKV), and Zika virus (ZIKV) represent a …

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Prevalence of drug resistant tuberculosis and its associated factors among tuberculosis patients at wolkite health center in central Ethiopia

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is increasingly recognized as a global public health challenge. Continuous monitoring of the prevalence of MDR-TB and …

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Correction: Towards community-driven tuberculosis education: findings from a knowledge and engagement pilot survey in the rural community of Eastern Cape, South Africa

Correction on: Dlatu N, Tsuro U, Faye LM, Hosu MC, Walter Sisulu University TB Research Group Medical Microbiology 2025 Honours …

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Perceptions and experiences of Hospital-Acquired Diarrhea among children aged 0–59 months with Severe Acute Malnutrition at Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago, Uganda: A qualitative study

BACKGROUND: Hospital-Acquired Diarrhea (HAD) is a global health threat and a leading cause of illness and death in children with …

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Assessing the correlation between STAR health risk forecasts with actual health emergencies in West and Central Africa: a three-year analysis

Introduction: This study evaluates the Strategic Tool for Assessing Risks (STAR), developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), for its …

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Prevalence of Schistosoma bovis and Schistosoma haematobium hybrids in endemic communities in Ghana

BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis, a debilitating parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma species, poses significant public health challenges in tropical regions, particularly in …

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The prevalence of energy drinks usage among secondary school learners in Mahikeng sub-district, Northwest Province

The increase in the use of energy drinks among school learners has raised significant public health concerns. There is a …

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Childbirth practices and their impact on maternal health outcomes: A case for Gutu Rural District Council in Zimbabwe

Maternal health outcomes in rural communities continue to be a significant global health challenge, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa where maternal …

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