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Frequency and distribution of neglected tropical diseases in Mozambique: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than one billion people living in vulnerable conditions. In spite of initiatives recently …
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High insecticide resistance in the major malaria vector Anopheles coluzzii in Chad Republic
Abstract Background The Sahel region of Chad Republic is a prime candidate for malaria pre-elimination. To facilitate pre-elimination efforts in …
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Clinical malaria and the potential risk of anaemia among preschool-aged children: a population-based study of the 2015–2016 Malawi micronutrient survey
BACKGROUND: Anaemia and malaria are common and life-threatening diseases among preschool-aged children in many tropical and subtropical areas, and Malawi …
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Performance of three rapid diagnostic tests for the detection of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis in children with severe acute malnutrition and diarrhoea
BACKGROUND: There is significant need for accurate diagnostic tools for Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis infections in resource limited countries …
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High helminthic co-infection in tuberculosis patients with undernutritional status in northeastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis and parasitosis are the widely distributed diseases in Ethiopia with the leading cause of mortality and morbidity, respectively. …
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Spatial distribution of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato larvae in the urban environment of Yaoundé, Cameroon
Abstract Background The rapid and unplanned urbanization of African cities is considered to increase the risk of urban malaria transmission. …
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Trends and spatial distributions of HIV prevalence in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Globally, by the end of 2018, 37.9 million people were living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Sub-Saharan Africa carries …
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What if communities held the solutions for universal health coverage?
This commentary highlights the value of community-engaged social innovations to advance health care delivery in low- and middle-income countries and …
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The impact of pastoralist mobility on tuberculosis control in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-synthesis
BACKGROUND: Directly observed treatment, short-course (DOTS) is the current mainstay to control tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. Context-specific adaptations of DOTS have …
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The role of multilateral organizations and governments in advancing social innovation in health care delivery
BACKGROUND: Despite great medical advances and scientific progress over the past century, one billion people globally still lack access to …
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Operational adaptations of the trachoma pre-validation surveillance strategy employed in Ghana: a qualitative assessment of successes and challenges
BACKGROUND: In 2009 Ghana began to design a trachoma pre-validation surveillance plan, based on then-current WHO recommendations. The plan aimed …
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Outcomes of the national programme on prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus in China, 2016–2017
BACKGROUND: In addition to providing free hepatitis B vaccine (HBvacc) series to all infants in China since 2005, the national …
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The urgent need for more potent antiretroviral therapy in low-income countries to achieve UNAIDS 90-90-90 and complete eradication of AIDS by 2030
BACKGROUND: Over 90% of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected individuals will be on treatment by 2020 under UNAIDS 90-90-90 global …
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The need for evidence-based strategies and tools for onchocerciasis elimination in Africa
In a recent article we discussed the feasibility of onchocerciasis elimination in Africa by 2025. We expressed concern that elimination …
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Soil-transmitted helminth infection in school age children in Sierra Leone after a decade of preventive chemotherapy interventions
BACKGROUND: Baseline mapping of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among school age children (SAC) in 2008-2009 found high or moderate prevalence …
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Evidence of insecticide resistance selection in wild Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes due to agricultural pesticide use
BACKGROUND: The wetlands used for some agricultural activities constitute productive breeding sites for many mosquito species. Thus, the agricultural use …
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Strongyloidiasis in Ethiopia: systematic review on risk factors, diagnosis, prevalence and clinical outcomes
BACKGROUND: Strongyloidiasis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by the parasitic nematode Strongyloides stercoralis. It is estimated to infect up to …
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Surveillance of drug resistance tuberculosis based on reference laboratory data in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Both passive and active surveillance of drug resistance have an important role in tuberculosis (TB) control program. Surveillance data …
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Governance of tuberculosis control programme in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: The role of governance in strengthening tuberculosis (TB) control has received little research attention. This review provides evidence of …
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Prevalence and risk factors of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases among preschool aged children (1–5 years) in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Despite efforts to control neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases remain widely prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. Recent …
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