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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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Onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy: another piece in the puzzle from the Mahenge mountains, southern Tanzania
In a study from the onchocerciasis-endemic area of Mahenge in southern Tanzania, Mmbando et al. [Inf Dis Poverty. 2018;7:64] demonstrate …
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Assessing the nonhuman primate reservoir of Schistosoma mansoni in Africa: a systematic review
Reports of natural infections of Schistosoma mansoni in a number of species of nonhuman primates (NHPs) in Africa, coupled with …
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Qualitative evaluation of the outcomes of care and treatment for children and adolescents with nodding syndrome and other epilepsies in Uganda
BACKGROUND: In 2012, the Ugandan Government declared an epidemic of Nodding Syndrome (NS) in the Northern districts of Gulu, Kitgum, …
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HIV prevalence in suspected Ebola cases during the 2014–2016 Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone
BACKGROUND: The 2014-2016 Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa was the largest outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in history. …
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Assessment of health education products aimed at controlling and preventing helminthiases in China
BACKGROUND: Helminthiases have placed a huge burden of disease on the population in China. However, widespread control activities have led …
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Molluscicidal effectiveness of Luo-Wei, a novel plant-derived molluscicide, against Oncomelania hupensis, Biomphalaria alexandrina and Bulinus truncatus
Control of snail intermediate hosts has been proved to be a fast and efficient approach for interrupting the transmission of …
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Gender development and hepatitis B and C infections among pregnant women in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Although Africa is a region of hyper endemicity to viral hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infections, there is …
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Comprehensive management of epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic areas: lessons learnt from community-based surveys
BACKGROUND: Onchocerciasis-endemic regions are known to have a high epilepsy prevalence. Limited resources in these areas and poor access to …
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Potential factors influencing lymphatic filariasis transmission in “hotspot” and “control” areas in Ghana: the importance of vectors
BACKGROUND: Mass drug administration (MDA) programmes for the control of lymphatic filariasis in Ghana, have been ongoing in some endemic …
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SWOT analysis on snail control measures applied in the national schistosomiasis control programme in the People’s Republic of China
BACKGROUND: Snail control is an important component in the national schistosomiasis control programme in China, by application of chemical molluscicides, …