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Assessment of adverse drug reactions in the home management of malaria cases of children under 5 years using artemisinin-based combination therapy in Mfou health district, Center region of Cameroon

Malaria remains one of the major public health concerns in Cameroon. Its treatment is frequently initiated at home, most often …

2018 Open Access

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Helicobacter Pylori au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Libreville : Aspects Épidémiologiques et Cliniques à Propos de 728 Patients

RESUME Introduction. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) est un probleme de sante publique selon l’organisation mondiale de la sante qui estime …

2018 Open Access

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Institutionalizing documentation for WHO Nigeria country office visibility and improved donor relations, 2013–2016

BACKGROUND: The mandate and unique experience of the World Health Organization (WHO) globally, enables over 190 countries, Nigeria inclusive, to …

2018 Open Access

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RTS,S malaria vaccine pilot studies: addressing the human realities in large-scale clinical trials

Abstract A malaria vaccine as part of the integrated malaria control and elimination efforts will have a major impact on …

2018 Open Access

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Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in a multiracial female population in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa

Objective: Vitamin D deficiency is a global health issue affecting many countries, especially those in temperate climates. The aim of …

2018 Open Access

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Intimate partner violence and depression among pregnant women in the North west region of Cameroon: a research proposal

OBJECTIVES: Intimate partner violence (IPV) in pregnancy is a major public health concern due to its harmful effects on both …

2018 Open Access

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The Cost of Acute Respiratory Infections With Cough Among Urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children

Introduction: Acute respiratory infections with cough (ARIwC) contribute considerably to childhood morbidity, yet few studies have examined the cost of …

2018 Open Access

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Malaria, hepatitis B and HIV /AIDS, and their co-infection among Patients Visiting Health Centres in Akure, Nigeria

Co-infection is the simultaneous infection of host by multiple pathogenic species, which may co-exist together or not. In this study, …

2018 Open Access

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Mobilizing political support proved critical to a successful switch from tOPV to bOPV in Kano, Nigeria 2016

BACKGROUND: Kano is one of the high-risk states for polio transmission in Northern Nigeria. The state reported more cases of …

2018 Open Access

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Targeting the last polio sanctuaries with Directly Observed Oral Polio Vaccination (DOPV) in northern Nigeria, (2014–2016)

BACKGROUND: The declaration of poliomyelitis eradication as a programmatic emergency for global public health by the 65th World Health Assembly …

2018 Open Access

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Sounding the alarm: Defining thresholds to trigger a public health response to monkeypox

Endemic to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), monkeypox is a zoonotic disease that causes smallpox-like illness in humans. …

2018 Open Access

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Report of a fatal case of Lassa fever in Parakou in 2018: clinical, therapeutic and diagnostic aspects

BACKGROUND: Lassa fever is one of the most lethal neglected tropical diseases in West Africa. It is a serious public …

2018 Open Access

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Defining and conceptualising data harmonisation: a scoping review protocol

BACKGROUND: Data harmonisation is an important intervention to strengthen health systems functioning. It has the potential to enhance the production, …

2018 Open Access

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Polio eradication in Nigeria: evaluation of the quality of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance documentation in Bauchi state, 2016

BACKGROUND: Nigeria is the only country in Africa that is yet to be certified as polio free. Surveillance for acute …

2018 Open Access

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Impaired glomerular filtration rate, high grade albuminuria and associated factors among adult patients admitted to tertiary Hospital in Ethiopia

BACKGROUND: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), the worldwide Public Health problem, is also one of the rising non-communicable diseases in low …

2018 Open Access

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Isolation and characterization of a temperature-sensitive lethal strain of Anopheles arabiensis for SIT-based application

BACKGROUND: Malaria is still a global health problem and vector control is the cornerstone of disease control strategies using indoor …

2018 Open Access

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The impact of the social environment on Zambian cervical cancer prevention practices

BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer which is preventable by screening and vaccination is the most common cancer in Zambia among both the …

2018 Open Access

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Trend analysis of leprosy in Morocco between 2000 and 2017: Evidence on the single dose rifampicin chemoprophylaxis

BACKGROUND: Morocco has achieved the goal of leprosy elimination as a public health problem several years ago (less than 1 …

2018 Open Access

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Lessons learnt from implementing community engagement interventions in mobile hard-to-reach (HTR) projects in Nigeria, 2014–2015

BACKGROUND: The year 2014 was a turning point for polio eradication in Nigeria. Confronted with the challenges of increased numbers …

2018 Open Access

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Caregiver responses and association with delayed care-seeking in children with uncomplicated and severe malaria

BACKGROUND: Gaps remain in understanding the role of caregiver responses on time to seek appropriate care. The objective of this …

2018 Open Access