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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: Fighting antimicrobial resistance in a resource-limited setting: an integrated approach to infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship is the ‘best buy’
Fighting antimicrobial resistance in a resource-limited setting: an integrated approach to infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship is the ‘best buy’ Open
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: A review of the response and the emergency medical team (EMT) deployment following a tanker explosion in Freetown, Sierra Leone
A review of the response and the emergency medical team (EMT) deployment following a tanker explosion in Freetown, Sierra Leone Open
Background On 5 November 2021, a fire incident following a tanker explosion occurred in the Wellington PMB Junction east of Freetown, Sierra Leone, injuring and killing people. WHO facilitated the deployment of international emergency medi…
View article: Evaluating the tolerability and acceptability of a locally produced alcohol-based handrub and hand hygiene behaviour among health workers in Sierra Leone: a longitudinal hospital-based intervention study
Evaluating the tolerability and acceptability of a locally produced alcohol-based handrub and hand hygiene behaviour among health workers in Sierra Leone: a longitudinal hospital-based intervention study Open
The WHO-formulated, locally produced ABHR was well tolerated and accepted by health workers. These findings support the continuous utilization of evidence-based, cost-effective hand hygiene interventions in resource-limited settings. High …
View article: Evaluating the tolerability and acceptability of a locally produced alcohol-based handrub and hand hygiene behaviour among health workers in Sierra Leone: a hospital-based longitudinal intervention study
Evaluating the tolerability and acceptability of a locally produced alcohol-based handrub and hand hygiene behaviour among health workers in Sierra Leone: a hospital-based longitudinal intervention study Open
Background Alcohol-based handrub (ABHR) is the gold standard for hand hygiene (HH) which is a cornerstone of infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies. However, several factors influence the efficient use of ABHR by health workers.…
View article: Antibiotic use among hospitalised patients in Sierra Leone: a national point prevalence survey using the WHO survey methodology
Antibiotic use among hospitalised patients in Sierra Leone: a national point prevalence survey using the WHO survey methodology Open
Objective Inappropriate use of antibiotics is a major driver of antibiotic resistance. A few studies conducted in Africa have documented that about half of hospitalised patients who receive antibiotics should not have received them. A few …
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: Improvement in Infection Prevention and Control Performance Following Operational Research in Sierra Leone: A Before (2021) and After (2023) Study
Improvement in Infection Prevention and Control Performance Following Operational Research in Sierra Leone: A Before (2021) and After (2023) Study Open
Introduction: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is crucial to limit health care-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance. An operational research study conducted in Sierra Leone in 2021 reported sub-optimal IPC performance a…
View article: High prevalence of antibiotic use in a tertiary-care hospital in Sierra Leone: We need to handle antibiotics with care
High prevalence of antibiotic use in a tertiary-care hospital in Sierra Leone: We need to handle antibiotics with care Open
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health concern that has the potential to reverse decades of progress aimed at decreasing morbidity and mortality attributed to infectious diseases. In 2019, ~5 million deaths we…
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: 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: Revitalization of integrated disease surveillance and response in Sierra Leone post Ebola virus disease outbreak
Revitalization of integrated disease surveillance and response in Sierra Leone post Ebola virus disease outbreak Open
With proper planning, phased implementation and adequate investment of resources, it is possible to establish a functional IDSR system in a country recovering from a public health crisis. A functional IDSR system requires well trained work…
View article: Health systems strengthening via surveillance in a rural district of Sierra Leone: ensuring lessons learned from Ebola are not lost
Health systems strengthening via surveillance in a rural district of Sierra Leone: ensuring lessons learned from Ebola are not lost Open
View article: Health systems strengthening via surveillance in a rural district of Sierra Leone: ensuring lessons learned from Ebola are not lost
Health systems strengthening via surveillance in a rural district of Sierra Leone: ensuring lessons learned from Ebola are not lost Open
This abstract corresponds with the following slides: https://f1000research.com/slides/6-701, presented at Medecins Sans Frontieres UK Scientific Days: Innovation 2017. To watch the presentation click here: https://f1000research.com/videos/…
View article: Notes from The Field: Ebola Virus Disease Cluster — Northern Sierra Leone, January 2016
Notes from The Field: Ebola Virus Disease Cluster — Northern Sierra Leone, January 2016 Open
On January 14, 2016, the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation was notified that a buccal swab collected on January 12 from a deceased female aged 22 years (patient A) in Tonkolili District had tested positive for Ebola virus by r…
View article: Ebola a reality of modern Public Health; need for Surveillance, Preparedness and Response Training for Health Workers and other multidisciplinary teams: a case for Uganda
Ebola a reality of modern Public Health; need for Surveillance, Preparedness and Response Training for Health Workers and other multidisciplinary teams: a case for Uganda Open
Training of multidisciplinary teams improves the country's preparedness, alertness and response capabilities in controlling Ebola. West African countries experiencing Ebola outbreaks could draw lessons from the Uganda experience to contain…