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View article: Fast-tracking international health regulations in Sierra Leone through implementation of the third edition of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) guidelines during COVID-19 pandemic, 2019–2021: a mixed methods study
Fast-tracking international health regulations in Sierra Leone through implementation of the third edition of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) guidelines during COVID-19 pandemic, 2019–2021: a mixed methods study Open
Background International Health Regulations (IHR) are crucial for enhanced global health security. Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy acts as a vehicle for implementing IHR in most African countries. The WHO regio…
View article: Scaling up of electronic case-based disease surveillance reporting for COVID-19 and other notifiable diseases through capacity building and antigen RDT provision: a case study of Sierra Leone
Scaling up of electronic case-based disease surveillance reporting for COVID-19 and other notifiable diseases through capacity building and antigen RDT provision: a case study of Sierra Leone Open
Introduction Electronic case-based disease surveillance (eCBDS) provides timely and detailed data collection on diseases and their risk factors for control actions. Use of eCBDS is still low in many African countries including Sierra Leone…
View article: Assessing the implementation of an electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System using DHIS2, 2024: Sierra Leone´s experience
Assessing the implementation of an electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System using DHIS2, 2024: Sierra Leone´s experience Open
Introduction: The Sierra Leone Ministry of Health has transitioned disease surveillance reporting from a paper-based system to an electronic one. The electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (eIDSR) system was developed to e…
View article: Feasibility of introducing integrated disease surveillance and response into curricula of public health training institutions in Sierra Leone: the process and lessons learnt
Feasibility of introducing integrated disease surveillance and response into curricula of public health training institutions in Sierra Leone: the process and lessons learnt Open
Introduction Response to public health emergencies is a big challenge in African countries due to inadequate workforce. Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) is a strategy implemented by African member states of WHO to streng…
View article: Improving global health security through implementation of the National Action Plan for Health Security in Sierra Leone, 2018–2021: lessons from the field
Improving global health security through implementation of the National Action Plan for Health Security in Sierra Leone, 2018–2021: lessons from the field Open
View article: Innovative approach to monitor performance of integrated disease surveillance and response after the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone: lessons from the field
Innovative approach to monitor performance of integrated disease surveillance and response after the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone: lessons from the field Open
View article: After action review of the response to an outbreak of Lassa fever in Sierra Leone, 2019: Best practices and lessons learnt
After action review of the response to an outbreak of Lassa fever in Sierra Leone, 2019: Best practices and lessons learnt Open
Background In November 2019, an outbreak of Lassa Fever occurred among health workers in a non-endemic district in Sierra Leone. The outbreak resulted in five cases, including two that were exported to the Netherlands. The outbreak tested …
View article: Sero-epidemiological survey of Coxiella burnetii in livestock and humans in Tana River and Garissa counties in Kenya
Sero-epidemiological survey of Coxiella burnetii in livestock and humans in Tana River and Garissa counties in Kenya Open
Background Coxiella burnetii is a widely distributed pathogen, but data on its epidemiology in livestock, and human populations remain scanty, especially in developing countries such as Kenya. We used the One Health approach to estimate th…
View article: A challenging response to a Lassa fever outbreak in a non endemic area of Sierra Leone in 2019 with export of cases to The Netherlands
A challenging response to a Lassa fever outbreak in a non endemic area of Sierra Leone in 2019 with export of cases to The Netherlands Open
Rapid activation of national and subnational incident management systems resulted in rapid outbreak control. We recommend regular training for clinicians on surveillance and IPC protocols and strengthening in-country Lassa virus diagnostic…
View article: <i>Leptospira</i>spp. seroprevalence in humans involved in a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya
<i>Leptospira</i>spp. seroprevalence in humans involved in a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya Open
Introduction Leptospirosis is a neglected bacterial zoonotic infection caused by spirochetes of Leptospira genus. Humans get infected through direct or indirect contact with urine of infected animals or environment. It accounts for more th…
View article: Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya
Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya Open
Background Effective public health surveillance systems are crucial for early detection and response to outbreaks. In 2016, Kenya transitioned its surveillance system from a standalone web-based surveillance system to the more sustainable …
View article: Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya
Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya Open
Background: Effective public health surveillance systems are crucial for early detection and response to outbreaks. In 2016, Kenya transitioned its surveillance system from a standalone web-based surveillance system to the more sustainable…
View article: Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya
Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya Open
Background: Effective public health surveillance systems are crucial for early detection and response to outbreaks. In 2016, Kenya transitioned its surveillance system from a standalone web-based surveillance system to the more sustainable…
View article: Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya
Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya Open
Background: Effective public health surveillance systems are crucial for early detection and response to outbreaks. In 2016, Kenya transitioned its surveillance system from a standalone web-based surveillance system to the more sustainable…
View article: Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya
Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya Open
Background: Infectious diseases remain one of the greatest threats to public health globally. Effective public health surveillance systems are therefore needed to provide timely and accurate information for early detection and response. In…
View article: A protracted cholera outbreak among residents in an urban setting, Nairobi county, Kenya, 2015
A protracted cholera outbreak among residents in an urban setting, Nairobi county, Kenya, 2015 Open
we recommend safe water, health education, avoiding eating foods prepared outside home and improved sanitation in Nairobi county. Adherence to these practices could have prevented this protacted cholera outbreak.
View article: Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya
Use of technology for public health surveillance reporting: opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt from Kenya Open
Background Infectious diseases remain one of the greatest threats to public health globally. Effective public health surveillance systems are therefore needed to provide timely and accurate information for early detection and response. In …
View article: Positive association between Brucella spp. seroprevalences in livestock and humans from a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya
Positive association between Brucella spp. seroprevalences in livestock and humans from a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya Open
The presence of a Brucella spp.-seropositive animal in a household significantly increased the odds of Brucella spp. seropositivity in humans in that household. Exposure to Brucella spp. of both livestock and humans clustered significantly…
View article: Positive association between <i>Brucella</i> spp seroprevalences in livestock and humans from a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya
Positive association between <i>Brucella</i> spp seroprevalences in livestock and humans from a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya Open
Background Brucella spp. is a zoonotic bacterial agent of high public health and socio-economic importance. It infects many species of animals including wildlife, and people may get exposed through direct contact with an infected animal or…
View article: Positive association between Brucella spp seroprevalences in livestock and humans from a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya. cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya.
Positive association between Brucella spp seroprevalences in livestock and humans from a cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya. cross-sectional study in Garissa and Tana River Counties, Kenya. Open
View article: Association between Rift Valley fever virus seroprevalences in livestock and humans and their respective intra-cluster correlation coefficients, Tana River County, Kenya
Association between Rift Valley fever virus seroprevalences in livestock and humans and their respective intra-cluster correlation coefficients, Tana River County, Kenya Open
We implemented a cross-sectional study in Tana River County, Kenya, a Rift Valley fever (RVF)-endemic area, to quantify the strength of association between RVF virus (RVFv) seroprevalences in livestock and humans, and their respective intr…
View article: Health worker knowledge of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response standard case definitions: a cross-sectional survey at rural health facilities in Kenya
Health worker knowledge of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response standard case definitions: a cross-sectional survey at rural health facilities in Kenya Open
View article: Seroepidemiology of Brucella spp. in humans and livestock in eastern Kenya: Opportunities for One Health interventions
Seroepidemiology of Brucella spp. in humans and livestock in eastern Kenya: Opportunities for One Health interventions Open
View article: Understanding mSOS: A qualitative study examining the implementation of a text-messaging outbreak alert system in rural Kenya
Understanding mSOS: A qualitative study examining the implementation of a text-messaging outbreak alert system in rural Kenya Open
Outbreaks of epidemic diseases pose serious public health risks. To overcome the hurdles of sub-optimal disease surveillance reporting from the health facilities to relevant authorities, the Ministry of Health in Kenya piloted mSOS (mobile…
View article: Effects of flood irrigation on the risk of selected zoonotic pathogens in an arid and semi-arid area in the eastern Kenya
Effects of flood irrigation on the risk of selected zoonotic pathogens in an arid and semi-arid area in the eastern Kenya Open
To investigate the effects of irrigation on land cover changes and the risk of selected zoonotic pathogens, we carried out a study in irrigated, pastoral and riverine areas in the eastern Kenya. Activities implemented included secondary da…
View article: Rift Valley fever virus seroprevalence data from people involved in a cross-sectional survey in Tana River and Garissa counties, Kenya (December 2013 - February 2014)
Rift Valley fever virus seroprevalence data from people involved in a cross-sectional survey in Tana River and Garissa counties, Kenya (December 2013 - February 2014) Open
These data include results from serological analysis carried out on serum collected from randomly recruited subjects, merged with household and subject level data about the subjects. The subject and household data collected included occupa…
View article: The African cholera surveillance network (Africhol) consortium meeting, 10–11 June 2015, Lomé, Togo
The African cholera surveillance network (Africhol) consortium meeting, 10–11 June 2015, Lomé, Togo Open
The fifth annual meeting of the African cholera surveillance network (Africhol) took place on 10-11 June 2015 in Lomé, Togo. Together with international partners, representatives from the 11 member countries -Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Democ…
View article: Factors associated with cholera in Kenya, 2008-2013
Factors associated with cholera in Kenya, 2008-2013 Open
The Sustainable Development Goals and Kenya's blueprint for development, Kenya Vision 2030, call for access to sanitation facilities and clean water for all by 2030. Kenya has made important economic strides in recent years but cont…
View article: Treatment of shigella infections: why sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, tetracyclines and ampicillin should no longer be used.
Treatment of shigella infections: why sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, tetracyclines and ampicillin should no longer be used. Open
Background: Bloody diarrhoea results in high morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries with shigellosis being the main cause of acute bloody diarrhoea. The use of appropriate antimicrobial agents in the treatment of acute…
View article: Detection of dengue virus serotypes 1, 2 and 3 in selected regions of Kenya: 2011–2014
Detection of dengue virus serotypes 1, 2 and 3 in selected regions of Kenya: 2011–2014 Open
From 2011-2014 serotypes 1, 2 and 3 were detected in the Northern and Coastal parts of Kenya. This confirmed the occurrence of cases and active circulation of dengue in parts of Kenya. These results have documented three circulating seroty…