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View article: Africa’s second plan to stop mpox outbreaks through intensification, integration, and legacy
Africa’s second plan to stop mpox outbreaks through intensification, integration, and legacy Open
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View article: Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare programs in Zimbabwe: a mixed methods study
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare programs in Zimbabwe: a mixed methods study Open
View article: COVID-19 vaccine uptake and predictors of hesitancy among healthcare workers in Côte d’Ivoire
COVID-19 vaccine uptake and predictors of hesitancy among healthcare workers in Côte d’Ivoire Open
This study underscores the importance of Ministry of Health-led interventions to improve HCWs vaccination rates in Africa.
View article: Vaccine uptake, barriers and enhancers of COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers from high-burden cities in Ethiopia
Vaccine uptake, barriers and enhancers of COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers from high-burden cities in Ethiopia Open
This study reveals COVID-19 vaccine safety, efficacy and confidence concerns of HCWs, highlighting the need for targeted awareness to strengthen national vaccination efforts against pandemics.
View article: Real-world COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Zimbabwe: A test-negative case-control study
Real-world COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Zimbabwe: A test-negative case-control study Open
Background: COVID-19 vaccination is critical in sub-Saharan Africa to reduce the disease burden. This study assessed real-world vaccine effectiveness (VE) in Zimbabwe.Aim: To determine COVID-19 VE and factors associated with disease severi…
View article: Barriers and enhancers to COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in Zimbabwe
Barriers and enhancers to COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in Zimbabwe Open
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is crucial for healthcare workers (HCWs). Understanding their vaccine uptake and perceptions is vital to promote acceptance.Aim: This study assessed COVID-19 vaccine uptake, assoc…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccination Data Management and Visualization Systems for Improved Decision-Making: Lessons Learnt from Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods Program
COVID-19 Vaccination Data Management and Visualization Systems for Improved Decision-Making: Lessons Learnt from Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods Program Open
The DHIS2 system enabled real-time tracking of vaccine distribution and administration to facilitate data-driven decisions. Experts from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and…
View article: COVID-19 vaccine uptake, barriers and associated factors among healthcare workers in Malawi
COVID-19 vaccine uptake, barriers and associated factors among healthcare workers in Malawi Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an urgent need for a global vaccine. Despite being a priority group, the vaccine uptake among healthcare workers (HCWs) remains low.Aim: This article assessed the COVID-19 vaccine uptake and its ass…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare programs in Zimbabwe
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare programs in Zimbabwe Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare services. Understanding similar epidemic-related disruptions on a broader scope in our local setting is critical for effective planning of essential services. Objective: The study was …
View article: Immunologic assessment of the impact of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster doses on humoral immunity: a cross-sectional study in morocco
Immunologic assessment of the impact of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster doses on humoral immunity: a cross-sectional study in morocco Open
To assess the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 booster dose on the immune response against COVID-19, we conducted a cross-sectional study in the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco. The study included 2,802 participants from 16 provinces, all of w…
View article: Genomic and transmission dynamics of the 2024 Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda
Genomic and transmission dynamics of the 2024 Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda Open
View article: Genomic characterization uncovers transmission dynamics of Marburg Virus in Rwanda following a single zoonotic spillover event
Genomic characterization uncovers transmission dynamics of Marburg Virus in Rwanda following a single zoonotic spillover event Open
The ongoing outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Rwanda marks the third largest historically, though it has exhibited the lowest fatality rate. Genomic analysis has identified a lineage with limited internal diversity most closely re…
View article: Adverse events following immunization during COVID-19 mass vaccination campaigns in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Findings from active safety surveillance
Adverse events following immunization during COVID-19 mass vaccination campaigns in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Findings from active safety surveillance Open
Introduction: Post-marketing safety surveillance is indispensable for ensuring safety and public trust in vaccines, particularly in African settings where evidence of COVID–19 vaccine safety is less documented. We aimed to identify the typ…
View article: Urgent support mechanism: saving millions of COVID-19 vaccines from expiry in Africa
Urgent support mechanism: saving millions of COVID-19 vaccines from expiry in Africa Open
Delivering COVID-19 vaccines with 4–6 weeks shelf life remains one of Africa’s most pressing challenges. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) leadership recognised that COVID-19 vaccines donated to many Africa…
View article: Seroepidemiological assessment of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine responsiveness and associated factors in the vaccinated community of the Casablanca-Settat Region, Morocco
Seroepidemiological assessment of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine responsiveness and associated factors in the vaccinated community of the Casablanca-Settat Region, Morocco Open
View article: The role of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention during response to COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: lessons learnt for future pandemics preparedness, prevention, and response
The role of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention during response to COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: lessons learnt for future pandemics preparedness, prevention, and response Open
View article: Infants can access Ebola vaccines during outbreaks
Infants can access Ebola vaccines during outbreaks Open
Historically, there has been a reluctance to conduct clinical research and vaccine trials in children due to their unique vulnerabilities and ethical issues. Since the safety and immunogenicity of a new vaccine are not clearly defined, res…
View article: The first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: a cross-sectional study
The first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Evaluation of a New Field Epidemiology Training Program Intermediate Course to Strengthen Public Health Workforce Capacity in Tanzania
Evaluation of a New Field Epidemiology Training Program Intermediate Course to Strengthen Public Health Workforce Capacity in Tanzania Open
Objectives Sub-Saharan Africa faces a shortage of skilled epidemiologists to prevent, detect, and respond to health threats. Tanzania has implemented one of the first Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Field Epidemiology Training P…
View article: Risk factors associated with under nutrition among children aged 6-59 months in Ngorongoro, Arusha region, Tanzania: a case-control study, 2017
Risk factors associated with under nutrition among children aged 6-59 months in Ngorongoro, Arusha region, Tanzania: a case-control study, 2017 Open
household and individual characteristics of the children and mother/caregiver are important predictors of undernutrition in this community. Tailored interventions, instead of blanket approaches, should be designed to mitigate and eliminate…
View article: Investigating a paralytic shellfish poisoning in Gando Village, Wete District, Tanzania, July 2015
Investigating a paralytic shellfish poisoning in Gando Village, Wete District, Tanzania, July 2015 Open
The investigation of foodborne outbreaks requires a multi-disciplinary set of skills. Frequently, foodborne-related outbreaks are poorly investigated due to lack of all required skills on the part of the investigators. This case study, bas…
View article: <i>Notes from the Field:</i> Ongoing Cholera Epidemic — Tanzania, 2015–2016
<i>Notes from the Field:</i> Ongoing Cholera Epidemic — Tanzania, 2015–2016 Open
On August 15, 2015, the Tanzanian Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC) was notified about a case of acute watery diarrhea with severe dehydration in a patient in Dar es Salaam.Vibrio cholerae O…