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Virological Non-Suppression Among HIV-Positive Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Northwestern Nigeria: An Eleven-Year Experience of A Tertiary Care Centre, January 2009–December 2019

Abstract Background: Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) remains one of the world’s significant public health challenges. Viral suppression is the key …

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Epidemiological profile of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant Mycobacterium Tubrculosis among Congolese patients

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health problem and early detection of drug resistance is crucial to prevent transmission …

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Storage Management and Wastage of Reproductive Health Medicines in Public Health Facilities of West Wollega Zone, Ethiopia: Mixed Study

Abstract Background: Keeping proper storage conditions at health facilities is important to reduce pharmaceutical wastage caused by environmental factors. The …

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Healing the Healers: A Phenomenological Exploration of a Brief Online Mindfulness Course on Stress, Burnout and Coping Strategies of Health Care Professionals During the COVID-19 Crisis

Abstract Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, health professionals were pushed to the front line of a global health crisis unprepared, …

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Characteristics and prognostic factors of COVID-19 among infected cases: A nationwide Tunisian analysis

Abstract Background: The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to constitute an international public health concern. Few data are available …

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Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections among cervical cancer suspected women at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North-west Ethiopia

Abstract Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), …

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Assessing Access and Healthcare Quality of Maternal and Child Health Services in Facilities of Kasai Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

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Tanzanian primary healthcare workers’ experiences of antibiotic prescription and understanding of antibiotic resistance in common childhood infections: A qualitative phenomenographic study

Abstract BackgroundAntibiotic resistance is a threat to global child health. Primary healthcare workers play a key role in antibiotic stewardship …

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Malaria or COVID-19? A case report highlighting a diagnostic challenge in Africa

Abstract A 40 years old woman previously healthy was diagnosed and treated for malaria without any significant improvement. At the …

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Five Year Trend Analysis of Malaria Cases in Adama, Boset and Lume Districts of East Shawa, Oromia, Ethiopia

Abstract BackgroundMalaria is an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Of the five human malaria parasites Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium …

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Magnitude and Associated Factors of Virological Failure Among Children on ART in Bahir Dar Town Public Health Facilities, Northwest Ethiopia: a Facility Based Cross-sectional Study

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Parent-adolescent communication about Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues and Associated Factors among Mothers in Wogdie District, North Ethiopia

Abstract Background: Adolescence is a stage of rapid transition of physical, psychological and emotional development. Parent-adolescent communication has great role …

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Prevalence of Malaria and Its Associated Factors Among Malaria Suspected Patients Attending at Hamusite Health Center, Northwest Ethiopia, a Cross Sectional Study, 2020

Abstract BackgroundMalaria is a major public health problem which still results in illness and death. Despite efforts to reduce the …

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Genomic epidemiology of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in Zimbabwe: Role of international travel and regional migration in spread

Abstract Zimbabwe reported its first case of SARS-Cov-2 infection in March 2020, and case numbers increased to more than 8,099 …

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Insecticide Resistance Status of Anopheles Arabiensis in Irrigated and Non-irrigated Areas in Western Kenya

Abstract Background: Malaria control in Kenya is based on case management and vector control using long lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) …

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Data Utilisation and Factors Influencing the Performance of the Health Management Information System in Tanzania

Abstract Background: Health Management Information System (HMIS) is a set of data regularly collected at health care facilities, aimed to …

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Barriers to access second-trimester abortion: A case report

Despite the implementation of the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP) Act, many women continue to procure illegal abortions in …

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Perspectives of different stakeholders on data use and management in public health emergencies in sub-Saharan Africa: a meeting report

During public health emergencies (PHEs), data are collected and generated from a variety of activities and sources, including but not …

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HIV false positive screening serology due to sample contamination reduced by a dedicated sample and platform in a high prevalence environment

Automated testing of HIV serology on clinical chemistry analysers has become common. High sample throughput, high HIV prevalence and instrument …

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Séroprévalence des Virus des Hépatites B et C chez les Étudiants à Brazzaville

RESUME Le Congo est classe parmi les pays de forte endemicite des hepatites virales B et C qui de toutes …

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