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Afrique du SudBéninCamerounCôte d'IvoireGabonGhanaNigerNigeriaOugandaRwandaTanzanieTchadTogo

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64626 publication(s) trouvée(s)
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Relationship between tobacco smoking and hematological indices among Sudanese smokers
BACKGROUND: Tobacco Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable morbidity and mortality in the world. It is well …
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Artificial intelligence-supported diabetic retinopathy screening in Tanzania: rationale and design of a randomised controlled trial
INTRODUCTION: Globally, diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a major cause of blindness. Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to see the largest proportionate …
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Antimicrobial stewardship capacity and antibiotic utilisation practices in the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana: A point prevalence survey study
INTRODUCTION: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat that necessitates coordinated strategies to improve antibiotic prescribing and reduce AMR. A …
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Tuberculosis in Sudan: systematic review and meta analysis
Every year, 10 million people fall ill with tuberculosis (TB). Despite being a preventable and curable disease, 1.5 million people …
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Incidence, pathogens and antimicrobial resistance of blood and cerebrospinal fluid isolates from a tertiary neonatal unit in South Africa: A 10 year retrospective review
OBJECTIVE: To determine trends in incidence, etiology and antimicrobial susceptibility of blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture confirmed infections in …
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Access to oncology care in Mali: a qualitative study on breast cancer
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in terms of incidence and mortality among women worldwide, including in Africa, …
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Immunisation coverage and factors associated with incomplete immunisation in children under two during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sierra Leone
BACKGROUND: Routine childhood immunisation is one of the most important life-saving public health interventions. However, many children still have inadequate …
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Socio-economic, demographic, and contextual predictors of malnutrition among children aged 6–59 months in Nigeria
Malnutrition has remained a global public health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Researchers have committed to studying …
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Mycosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles using Penicillium tardochrysogenum as a therapeutic agent and their combination with infrared irradiation against Ehrlich carcinoma
Abstract Over the past years, the assessment of myco-fabricated selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) properties, is still in its infancy. Herein, we …
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Geographic expansion of the introduced Aedes albopictus and other native Aedes species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
BACKGROUND: Aedes albopictus has been reported in several Central African countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The …
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Genetic association of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 polymorphisms with COVID-19 severity; a single centre study from Egypt
BACKGROUND: Since the emergence of the COVID-19 infection in China, it has caused considerable morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. It …
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Dietary diversity and associated factors among women attending antenatal clinics in the coast region of Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Antenatal care (ANC) is crucial for reducing maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in low-resource settings. During antenatal care, women …
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Predictors of time to full enteral feeding in low birth weight neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit: a prospective follow up study
BACKGROUND: Survival of LBW infants has increased in recent years because of novel perinatal interventions, but the introduction and advancement …
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Significant reduction of blackfly densities in persistent onchocerciasis area following pilot implementation of an environment friendly approach (Slash and Clear)
The effectiveness of the "Slash and Clear" method in reducing blackfly populations in low transmission areas is established, but its …
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“What if I get sick, where shall I go?”: a qualitative investigation of healthcare engagement among young gay and bisexual men in Nairobi, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Globally, young gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (YMSM) experience a disproportionate burden of disease …
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Geospatial modelling of dry season habitats of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus, in south-eastern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Anopheles funestus is a major malaria vector in Eastern and Southern Africa and is currently the dominant malaria-transmitting vector …
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Length of hospital stay and factors associated with very-low-birth-weight preterm neonates surviving to discharge a cross-sectional study, 2022
BACKGROUND: The length of hospital stay of very-low-birth-weight neonates (birth weight < 1500 g) depends on multiple factors. Numerous factors …
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Financial burden of tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment for patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Despite the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) given free of charge in many high-burden countries, the costs that …
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Reduced efficacy of single-dose albendazole against Ascaris lumbricoides, and Trichuris trichiura, and high reinfection rate after cure among school children in southern Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Mass drug administration (MDA) program of albendazole to at-risk populations as preventive chemotherapy is the core public health intervention …
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Factors associated with food security among small-holder farming households in Lesotho
Abstract Background Food insecurity and malnutrition are persistent challenges worldwide and Lesotho is not an exception. Hunger and poverty have …